COSTA Glasses and Eyewear

COSTA is not just an eyewear company—it's a vision that was born on the water, built for individuals who live to explore it. Founded by a small group of Florida fishermen in 1983, Costa began with a single mission: to design sunglasses that would deliver uncompromised clarity, protection, and comfort in the most extreme marine environments. Costa remains on the cutting edge of performance eyewear with its groundbreaking polarized lens technology that annihilates glare, enhances color and definition—making each ocean, lake, and river outing even more real and exciting. What sets Costa apart is its dedication to purpose-designed products.

Each pair is made for on-and off-the-water use, with features like Hydrolite® rubber grips, bio-based nylon frames, and water- and sweat-resistant finishes. The patented 580® lens technology by the company prevents harsh yellow light and destructive blue light for unparalleled clarity and reduced eye fatigue from fishing, sailing, or just enjoying the scenery. Costa is also a sustainability leader in frames constructed from repurposed fishing net material and an ocean conservation commitment through its Kick Plastic® initiative. With bold, athletic shapes and rugged, ready-for-anything construction, COSTA eyewear is not an accessory—it's a part of the waterman lifestyle.

COSTA sunglasses reflect the spirit of the explorer, born on sun-baked coastlines in Florida out of the fascination of horizon-seekers who chase the great beyond into the sea. Since its modest start in 1983 as an angry fishermen's search for high-performance sunglasses, Costa has become a world-class brand committed to perfecting vision on and below the water. The brand ethos is integrity—every frame reflects an intimate connection with the water, blending the most advanced lens technology with rugged craftsmanship to meet the demands of life in sunlight. Central to Costa's innovation is its 580® patented lens technology, which revolutionized the way we see water and light. Meant to cut glare, enhance contrast, and screen out harsh yellow and hazardous blue light, these lenses concentrate the world into focus with stunning clarity. Costa's lenses—durable glass or light polycarbonate—are matched with frames constructed of green, adventure-ready materials like bio-based nylon and recycled fishing nets. Whether subjected to pressure from any angle, these frames are engineered to bend, live, and fit comfortably all day.

But Costa glasses aren't just performance eyewear—they're a mission-based lifestyle that's driven by a love of the environment. Every pair has a sea-inspired narrative, with model names inspired by ocean destinations and frame shapes balanced to delight hardworking mariners and even relaxed city dwellers alike. From Belize flats fishing to cycling along Venice Beach, Costa sunglasses are versatile companions that blend in with the environment but also make a strong, deliberate statement. What distinguishes Costa is its one-track mind for the planet. With initiatives like Kick Plastic®, Costa leads the charge in ocean conservation, breaking new ground not just in optics but in sustainable design. To be a leader in Costa is to see the world more clearly—and to act for the world we see. More than eyewear, Costa is a mission with a lens.