Costa “Vented” sunglasses work? 2025
FryDog62 reply :
I have a pair of Costa Fantail sunglasses and really like them except the lenses fog up when I’m hot/perspire. I see on their web site that other models like Tuna Alley and White Tip have ventilated holes in the frame - anyone know if these actually work to reduce/eliminate fogging up?
smr913 reply :
I have the Tuna Alley's. They fog up just as good as the rest of my glasses. I have 4 different frames all together.
HeyCoach reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 5:19 AM, smr913 said:I have the Tuna Alley's. They fog up just as good as the rest of my glasses. I have 4 different frames all together.
My 4yr old Tuna Alleys have had all of the rubber tear up and fall apart.
fin reply :
Who are they trying to kid with those tiny little ventilation holes? How could that possibly make any difference?
My $2 polarized aviator foster grant sunglasses from walmart never fog up unless I'm wearing a dust mask or something like that. You probably need to get away from the wrap-around style and go to a wire frame.
FryDog62 reply :
Are there any anti-fog cloths or sprays out there? Used to have that for ski goggles years ago...
smr913 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 5:57 AM, HeyCoach said:My 4yr old Tuna Alleys have had all of the rubber tear up and fall apart.
Mine did too. Sent them in and they replaced them with their new frames. Much better than the old ones
HeyCoach reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:09 AM, smr913 said:Mine did too. Sent them in and they replaced them with their new frames. Much better than the old ones
I’ll have to do that. What did it cost to send them in?
FryDog62 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:09 AM, smr913 said:Mine did too. Sent them in and they replaced them with their new frames. Much better than the old ones
I assume the new frame’s vents are no better at preventing fogging up than the last ones?
smr913 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 7:31 AM, HeyCoach said:I’ll have to do that. What did it cost to send them in?
Think it was like $15.
On 5/22/2019 at 7:46 AM, FryDog62 said:I assume the new frame’s vents are no better at preventing fogging up than the last ones?
They are better than previous version. They have held up lots better as well.
Allen Der reply :
I recently switched from fantails to tuna alleys. The tunas are a little bit bigger and fit better. Haven't fogged up on me yet.
RHuff reply :
I like my floating Terminators from Wal-Mart for $11.99
Fishstalker001 reply :
I gave up on the Costa's because of fogging, vented or not. The best option I have found are the glasses with an open frame at the bottom. Seastriker makes a decent cheap polarized pair. Here in Florida with high humidity and temps, glasses will fog some no matter what. The open style lens seems to fog the least.
FryDog62 reply :
On 5/22/2019 at 8:31 PM, Fishstalker001 said:I gave up on the Costa's because of fogging, vented or not. The best option I have found are the glasses with an open frame at the bottom. Seastriker makes a decent cheap polarized pair. Here in Florida with high humidity and temps, glasses will fog some no matter what. The open style lens seems to fog the least.
I don’t know if the Montauk is a new Costa model, but is described as:
“Fishing functionality is the focus of Montauk, a large, full-wrap and highly ventilated frame.”
It appears to have larger slits on the side - anyone have an opinion on this model?
https://www.costadelmar.com/us/en/sunglasses/montauk/MTK.html?cgid=sunglasses
anderb54 reply :
I have a pair of "vented" Permits that are a more enclosed style, and will fog up. I recently bought a pair of Reeftons, which are more of an open style, and have had no issues with them.
FryDog62 reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 2:47 AM, anderb54 said:I have a pair of "vented" Permits that are a more enclosed style, and will fog up. I recently bought a pair of Reeftons, which are more of an open style, and have had no issues with them.
Thanks, although don’t know what’s worse - fogging lenses from wrap around styles - or an open frame where peripheral glare gets in..
FishinBuck07 reply :
I have a pair of the Rafael and they don't seem to fog up
tbone1993 reply :
Just got a pair of slack tides the other day. Went for them over a fully enclosed pair like the tuna alley or fan tail which were on my list. IMO the Slack Tide look better as a casual pair than the tuna alley etc. Still want a pair of full wrap around for fishing but those will come with time. That being said when I did have my slack tides pressed tightly against my face I did have a little fog up. Pulled them away and I didn't have an issue all day. I've had similar issues with other brands on hot days that are not open on the bottom. Just think its something that happens to most enclosed wrapped glasses.
FryDog62 reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 11:45 AM, tbone1993 said:Just got a pair of slack tides the other day. Went for them over a fully enclosed pair like the tuna alley or fan tail which were on my list. IMO the Slack Tide look better as a casual pair than the tuna alley etc. Still want a pair of full wrap around for fishing but those will come with time. That being said when I did have my slack tides pressed tightly against my face I did have a little fog up. Pulled them away and I didn't have an issue all day. I've had similar issues with other brands on hot days that are not open on the bottom. Just think its something that happens to most enclosed wrapped glasses.
Thx, maybe sunglasses should come with a built-in fan lol
tbone1993 reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 11:52 AM, FryDog62 said:Thx, maybe sunglasses should come with a built-in fan lol
I would be first in line if they came out with polarized contact lenses lol. God I hope that isn't a thing...
MN Fisher reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 11:57 AM, tbone1993 said:I would be first in line if they came out with polarized contact lenses lol. God I hope that isn't a thing...
Ask and ye shall recieve
"Introducing NEW ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™, the first-of-its-kind* contact lens that seamlessly adapts to changing light to provide all-day soothing vision.† And, did you know these lenses are one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2018?"
"ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ quickly and seamlessly adapts to balance the amount of indoor and outdoor light entering the eye, including filtering blue light** and blocking harmful UV*** rays2,3."
https://www.acuvue.com/acuvue-oasys-transition-contact-lenses
Gorris317 reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 12:09 PM, MN Fisher said:Ask and ye shall recieve
"Introducing NEW ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™, the first-of-its-kind* contact lens that seamlessly adapts to changing light to provide all-day soothing vision.† And, did you know these lenses are one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2018?"
"ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ quickly and seamlessly adapts to balance the amount of indoor and outdoor light entering the eye, including filtering blue light** and blocking harmful UV*** rays2,3."
https://www.acuvue.com/acuvue-oasys-transition-contact-lenses
Looks like I'm going to contact my eye doctor tomorrow about these.
fin reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 12:09 PM, MN Fisher said:Ask and ye shall recieve
"Introducing NEW ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™, the first-of-its-kind* contact lens that seamlessly adapts to changing light to provide all-day soothing vision.† And, did you know these lenses are one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2018?"
"ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ quickly and seamlessly adapts to balance the amount of indoor and outdoor light entering the eye, including filtering blue light** and blocking harmful UV*** rays2,3."
https://www.acuvue.com/acuvue-oasys-transition-contact-lenses
Not polarized. If there were such a thing as polarized contact lenses, they'd be tough to put in, because polarization requires a specific angle of rotation.
RB 77 reply :
Unfortunately, out of the 3 pairs of sunglasses I wear right now (Costa, Kaenon and Oakley) the Costa's fog the worst. Actually, they're kind of the only ones that really do it. d**n shame too, because their lens quality and clarity (580G) is by far the best of the bunch.
zell_pop1 reply :
On 5/23/2019 at 10:26 PM, RB 77 said:Unfortunately, out of the 3 pairs of sunglasses I wear right now (Costa, Kaenon and Oakley) the Costa's fog the worst. Actually, they're kind of the only ones that really do it. d**n shame too, because their lens quality and clarity (580G) is by far the best of the bunch.
I had Kaenons and Costa580G. I thought the visuals were the same or very close. Both were better than the Wileys I have now, of course Wiley x doesnt break the bank though.
Dieselfitter reply :
Funny this thread came up, had the same issues with Costa. They have been my go to glasses for fishing for many years. Recently purchased a pair of Maui Jims with built in 2.5 Readers. So far they are top dog. The humidity is about to crank up so we will see.
Chance_Taker4 reply :
I'm glad I read this. I am a die hard Oakley guy but in the market for new glasses and was looking at Costas. Looks like I'll be sticking with Oakley now. Never had a fogging issue with the 4 pair of Oakley I own. I currently use the Batwolf frame and love them.
Allen Der reply :
On 5/25/2019 at 4:20 AM, Chance_Taker4 said:I'm glad I read this. I am a die hard Oakley guy but in the market for new glasses and was looking at Costas. Looks like I'll be sticking with Oakley now. Never had a fogging issue with the 4 pair of Oakley I own. I currently use the Batwolf frame and love them.
My driving glasses are Oakley canteens and they fog up much easier than my Costa tuna alley 580p. IMO brand has little to do with it. Fit, temperature and humidity are all factors.
FryDog62 reply :
On 5/25/2019 at 4:20 AM, Chance_Taker4 said:I'm glad I read this. I am a die hard Oakley guy but in the market for new glasses and was looking at Costas. Looks like I'll be sticking with Oakley now. Never had a fogging issue with the 4 pair of Oakley I own. I currently use the Batwolf frame and love them.
I switched to Costas 2 years ago after 10+ years with 3-4 different Oakley’s. Despite the fogging issue (and I had some of that with Oakley’s as well) I like the Costas overall far better. Lenses are superior to me.
The fogging seems to do more with how fully any particular frame wraps, hence less air flow. The frames I wear wrap a lot because I don’t tolerate side glare well on the water.
That’s my interest though - are the wrap-style Costas with vents to see if I can find best of both worlds.
Chance_Taker4 reply :
On 5/25/2019 at 11:50 AM, Allen Der said:My driving glasses are Oakley canteens and they fog up much easier than my Costa tuna alley 580p. IMO brand has little to do with it. Fit, temperature and humidity are all factors.
On 5/25/2019 at 8:07 PM, FryDog62 said:I switched to Costas 2 years ago after 10+ years with 3-4 different Oakley’s. Despite the fogging issue (and I had some of that with Oakley’s as well) I like the Costas overall far better. Lenses are superior to me.
The fogging seems to do more with how fully any particular frame wraps, hence less air flow. The frames I wear wrap a lot because I don’t tolerate side glare well on the water.
That’s my interest though - are the wrap-style Costas with vents to see if I can find best of both worlds.
I had a pair of Oil Rigs that fogged up if you just looked at them. They turned me off on Oakley for a long time. Then I tried the Gascan and loved them. Now I use the Batwolf and they are by far the best glasses I've used but my 2 year old got a hold of them and not they are missing an arm. I was looking at Costa because of all the rave reviews they have and because their lenses have glass in them and are thicker than Oakley. But I don't wanna have to deal with fogging and the new Shallow Water Prizm lenses are amazing.
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