Heat Wave Performance Vise Anti Fog Clear Lens Z87+ Sunglasses

The Performance Vise Sunglasses: Anti Fog Clear Lens Z87+ from Heat Wave Visual are performance safety sunglasses built for users who want one pair that looks clean off the clock but still brings real protective features to the shop, jobsite, or garage. This is a pair of safety sunglasses designed for impact-rated eye protection with fog resistance and optional side coverage. Model number: E_PERF_VIS_07A.

What sets this version apart is that Heat Wave took the legacy Vise frame and reworked it into a more job-ready platform. The 1.9 mm lenses meet ANSI Z.87 mass impact requirements, and the integrated Quick-Latch side-shield system adds lateral protection from debris and unwanted side light. If you work around dust, chips, or flying material, that extra side coverage is not just a small detail. It is one of the features that makes this pair more useful than standard lifestyle sunglasses.

The clear lens setup makes sense for indoor work, low-light conditions, overcast days, and any task where you need protection without reducing visible light. Heat Wave also adds its Anti Fog Tech with a dual-surface lens coating to help prevent condensation from forming. In practical terms, that means less stopping to wipe lenses when conditions change, when your face heats up under a hat or helmet, or when you move between cooler and warmer spaces.

Frame design matters on glasses you actually plan to wear all day, and this pair is clearly aimed at that. The Performance Vise uses new performance arms, an extended arm length for the standard frame range, and rubberized Hytrel inserts placed in the arms and at the nose bridge. That combination is there for one reason: better hold. Instead of sliding around when you sweat or move, the frame is designed to stay in place and stay comfortable.

The removable side-shield system is another smart piece of the design. When installed, the shields help the glasses meet ANSI Z87+ standards for side protection. When you do not need that added lateral coverage, the system gives the frame a more stripped-down everyday-wear profile. That flexibility is useful for people who move between work and casual use and do not want separate eyewear for each part of the day.

At about 6.0 oz, these are not built as ultra-minimal fashion frames. They are built as protective eyewear with real structure behind them. That added substance comes from thicker impact-rated lenses, the side-shield setup, and the performance-focused frame updates. If you want featherweight sunglasses first, this is not really the point. If you want clear-lens eye protection that looks better than typical safety glasses and offers more function than regular sunglasses, it is right on target.

These Heat Wave sunglasses make the most sense for mechanics, shop users, fabricators, contractors, and serious DIY users who want clear-lens protective eyewear with better style than standard safety frames. They are also a strong fit for anyone who deals with fogging issues and wants grip at the nose and temples without giving up impact protection. The short version: this pair is for people who will actually wear their eye protection because it works and looks right.

Performance Vise Sunglasses: Anti Fog Clear Lens Z87+ gets the balance right

This pair makes a strong case for anyone who is tired of ugly safety glasses and tired of regular sunglasses not being up to the task.

• Who it’s for: Users who want clear-lens protective eyewear for shop work, garage use, and jobsite environments where impact rating, side coverage, and fog resistance all matter.
• Why it stands out: The Quick-Latch side shields, 1.9 mm impact-rated lens, and grip-focused nose and arm inserts make it more functional than standard sunglasses and easier to live with than a lot of bulky safety frames.
• Worth knowing: This is a more substantial frame at 6.0 oz, and the anti-fog treatment is on the lens only. If you want the full ANSI Z87+ side-protection setup, run the shields.

• Do these meet ANSI Z87+? Yes. Heat Wave states the Performance Vise meets ANSI Z87+ standards with the side shields installed.
• Are the lenses anti-fog? Yes. The clear lenses use Heat Wave Anti Fog Tech with a dual-surface coating to help prevent condensation from forming.
• Are the side shields fixed in place? No. This model uses an integrated Quick-Latch side-shield system, so the side shields are removable.
• What kind of lens is this version using? This version uses a clear 1.9 mm lens intended for protective wear where light transmission and visibility matter.