Purpose-Built × Heat Wave Visual

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Every pair here is ANSI Z87 rated, so they're good on the jobsite too. Find one you like and show your pick at the table.

  1. 1Pick a pair on this page
  2. 2Show your pick at the table
  3. 3Try them on and you're set

The lineup

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Polarized

Dark lenses that cut glare. Best for full days outside.

Performance Lazer Face, Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87+

Performance Lazer Face, Black Polarized

SKU 45686-01P

The original Heat Wave shape, rebuilt with rubber grips on the nose and arms so it stays put.

Lens
Polarized black
Fit
Standard
Safety rating
Z87+
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Performance Rayth, Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87+

Performance Rayth, Black Polarized

SKU 73369-01P

Flat lens in a compact frame with sharp lines. Extra grip in the nose pads.

Lens
Polarized black
Fit
Standard, compact height
Safety rating
Z87+
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Future Tech, Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87+

Future Tech, Black Polarized

SKU 62023-01P

Full-coverage shield lens with anti-fog coating. Low-profile arms sit well under hats and earmuffs.

Lens
Polarized black, anti-fog
Fit
Standard, 3 nose pad sizes
Safety rating
Z87+
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Vise Z87, Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87

Vise Z87, Black Polarized

SKU 12347-01P

Heat Wave's best seller. Squared-off frame with a relaxed fit.

Lens
Polarized black
Fit
Standard
Safety rating
Z87
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Vise Z87, Ultra Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87

Vise Z87, Ultra Black Polarized

SKU 12347-1UP

The same Vise frame with an extra-dark polarized lens.

Lens
Polarized ultra black
Fit
Standard
Safety rating
Z87
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XL Vise Z87, Black Polarized
PolarizedZ87

XL Vise Z87, Black Polarized

SKU 54324-01P

The Vise made 10mm wider and taller, for bigger heads.

Lens
Polarized black
Fit
XL, 10mm wider
Safety rating
Z87
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Transition

Clear indoors, dark outside. Good if you're in and out all day.

Performance Vise, Photochromic
TransitionZ87+

Performance Vise, Photochromic

SKU 12563-07T

Vise shape on the Performance build. Clear indoors, dark outside.

Lens
Photochromic, 75% to 17% VLT
Fit
Standard
Safety rating
Z87+
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Performance XL Lazer Face, Photochromic
TransitionZ87+

Performance XL Lazer Face, Photochromic

SKU 46773-07T

The Lazer Face made 10mm wider, with a lens that goes from clear to dark.

Lens
Photochromic, 75% to 17% VLT
Fit
XL, 10mm wider
Safety rating
Z87+
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Vise Z87, Transition
TransitionZ87

Vise Z87, Transition

SKU 12346-07T

Clear in the shop, grey outside in under 30 seconds.

Lens
Transition, 78% to 14% VLT
Fit
Standard
Safety rating
Z87
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XL Vise Z87, Transition
TransitionZ87

XL Vise Z87, Transition

SKU 54322-07T

The XL Vise with the clear-to-grey transition lens.

Lens
Transition, 78% to 14% VLT
Fit
XL, 10mm wider
Safety rating
Z87
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Good to know

  • Polarized or transition?Polarized lenses stay dark and cut glare. Transition lenses go clear indoors and dark in the sun.
  • Bigger head?The XL frames are 10mm wider and a little taller. Try one on if standard frames pinch.
  • Z87 or Z87+?Both are ANSI safety ratings. Z87 is rated for basic impact and Z87+ is rated for high impact.
  • Keep them clearEvery pair comes with a microfiber bag. It doubles as the cleaning cloth.
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