Cover story / Explainer
Are Oakley Sunglasses Z87 Rated?
Short answer: usually not. Most Oakley sunglasses, the Holbrooks and Sutros and Gascans and Frogskins that show up on every other head at the gas station, don't carry...
The Bay Floor
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Frames, lenses, and the work between
September 2026 / Issue 09
Z87 vs Z87+ Safety Glasses: What the Plus Sign Actually Means
The briefing
Read this before the shiftBuying Guide
Best Z87 Sunglasses: A Brand-by-Brand Guide
Standards Update
ANSI Z87.1 Just Got a 2025 Update. Here's What Changed.
Frame Desk
The shapes worth knowing, the fit details that matter, and the brand comparisons that save you a return.
OSHA's New PPE Fit Rule: What It Means for Safety Glasses
Spy Optic Happy Lens, Explained
How to Tell If Your Safety Glasses Fit You Properly
Lens + Safety
The ratings, coatings, and tradeoffs hiding behind the color of the lens.
Brand Guide
Heat Wave Visual Prescription Safety Glasses, Explained
Ask a safety manager whether Heat Wave Visual makes a prescription safety glass and you usually get a pause instead of a yes or no. The frames are...
The short list
Lens Guide
Wiley X Captivate Lenses, Explained
Comparison
Wiley X vs Spy Optic Safety Glasses
Buying Guide
What Is Heat Wave Easy Rider Photochromic?
Issue Index
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