Stays put when you don't
RUN & TRAIL

Stays put when you don't

Aluminum frames you bend to your face. No bounce on the descent, no slide when you sweat.

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Cut the glare. Keep the screen.
CYCLING

Cut the glare. Keep the screen.

OPz lenses: polarized glare control that still lets you read your bike computer and watch.

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Made in USA since 1989
EVERYDAY

Made in USA since 1989

Real metal, clean lines, a lifetime frame warranty. From the trail to the city.

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About GATORZ

Trusted by people who can't afford to blink.

For over three decades GATORZ has made eyewear for people whose work depends on their eyes. The same aluminum frames, the same lens technology and the same lifetime frame warranty now serve runners, riders and athletes who move just as hard.

1989The year GATORZ was first sold.
Made in USAStill built in the United States today.
7075Aerospace-grade aluminum. Every frame.
LifetimeFrame warranty for as long as the model is made.
A frame that adjusts to you, not the other way round
Fit

A frame that adjusts to you, not the other way round

Plastic sport frames come in one shape. GATORZ frames are aluminum, so you shape them.

  • Bend it to your faceTemples and frame adjust by hand for a snug fit with no pressure points. The answer to bounce and slide.
  • Nose pad, two axesSet the lens distance and angle yourself. More airflow behind the lens means less fogging at the source when you slow down.
  • Metal, not plastic7075 aluminum keeps its shape season after season and shrugs off the knocks that crack plastic frames.
Lens technology

Every workout has a screen now. Your lenses should know that.

Classic polarized lenses cut glare but can black out your watch or bike computer. OPz keeps the glare control and keeps the screen.

Non-PolarizedEverydayPolarizedClassicOPzOptimized Polarized
GlareTint only, no glare filterCuts reflected glare from water and roadPolarized glare control
ScreensFully readableCan go dark or blank at some anglesReadable from every angle
Best forEveryday wear, overcast daysWater, driving, days without screensTraining with a GPS watch, bike computer or phone

Lens colors

SmokeNeutral - VLT 10-12%True colors, all-round tint for bright days.
Gold MirrorRose base - VLT 12%High-contrast rose base. Picks out texture on trails and roads.
Sunburst MirrorRose base - VLT 15%High contrast with a little more light. Good in changing light under trees.
Green MirrorBrown base - VLT 15%High-contrast brown base. Warm, sharp definition outdoors.
Blue MirrorSmoke base - VLT 12%Smoke base with a cool mirror. Bright sun, open water, open road.
Community

Worn by

Athlete name (sample)

National team athlete

Short note about why they wear GATORZ.

Trail runner name (sample)

Trail runner

Cyclist name (sample)

Cyclist

Coach name (sample)

Fitness coach

Buy once. Keep it.
Lifetime frame warranty

Buy once. Keep it.

Sport eyewear is usually the first thing to break. Ours is built to be kept, and backed for the life of the model.

  • What it coversManufacturing defects in the aluminum frame, for as long as that model is in production.
  • What it doesn'tScratches, accidents, normal wear, loss or theft. Lenses are covered for manufacturing defects only.
  • Keep your receiptOnly products bought from GATORZ or an authorized dealer are covered. Full terms and the claim form are on the Warranty page.
Calendar

Meet us at

15NOV 2026
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Trail run event (sample)

Location to be announced

06DEC 2026
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Cycling expo booth (sample)

Location to be announced

20-21JAN 2027
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Hyrox event (sample)

Location to be announced

Questions

Good to know

Can I wear them with a cycling helmet?
Yes. Models like Specter, Warhawk and Sentix are designed to sit under a helmet. Because the temples bend, you can also adjust them to clear the straps.
Can I get my prescription in a GATORZ frame?
Yes. Prescription lenses are made and fitted for GATORZ frames. See the Prescription page for models, lens options and how to order.
How much do they weigh?
Most GATORZ frames weigh around 35 g. They are metal, so the weight is in exchange for a frame that holds its shape and can be adjusted to fit.
Can I bend the frame myself?
Yes, gently and a little at a time. Adjust the temples for grip behind the ears and the nose pad for lens distance and angle. If you are unsure, bring them to us and we will fit them for you.
Sweat and sea water: anything to worry about?
Rinse the frame and lenses with fresh water after a sweaty session or a day at the coast, then dry them. That is all the care they need.
Can I change the lenses?
The Tactis model has user-swappable lenses. For other models, lens replacement is done through our service, see the Lens Replacement page.
Where should I buy to get the warranty?
From GATORZ Thailand directly or from an authorized dealer. Keep your proof of purchase, it is the one document the warranty form needs.
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