The Heat Wave Visual Future Tech Sunglasses: Black Frame Clear Lens Z87+ are wraparound protective sunglasses built for riders, shop users, and anyone who wants aggressive coverage with real safety certification. This is a pair of safety sunglasses designed for high-speed riding, worksite eye protection, and everyday impact defense. Model Number: E_FTR_BLACKZ87+_07. If you need clear-lens protection that still looks performance-focused instead of bulky, this is the lane these fit into.

What matters most here is the combination of full-shield coverage and Z87+ compliance right out of the box. Heat Wave pairs the bold one-piece lens shape with side shield protection so you get a wider protected area than standard lifestyle sunglasses. That makes a difference when wind, dust, trail debris, or shop debris are coming in from more than one angle. The clear lens also carries a 96% visible light transmission rating, so it stays useful in low-light conditions, indoor spaces, dawn patrol rides, and cloudy days where a dark lens would be more of a problem than a benefit.

The lens itself is polycarbonate and built to meet or exceed mass impact requirements for Z87 standards. Heat Wave calls out injection-molded construction for clarity and light transmission control, which is what you want in protective eyewear that still needs to be easy to wear for long stretches. UV400 protection with 100% UVA and UVB blocking means the clear lens is not just for impact safety. It also handles full-spectrum sun protection even though it is not tinted like a dark outdoor lens.

From a design standpoint, the Future Tech frame goes for full coverage with a hard-edged profile that sits between sport eyewear and safety glasses. The black frame keeps the look clean, while the side geometry and shield lens shape push protection farther than a standard two-lens sunglass setup. At 5.0 ounces, this is not an ultra-minimal featherweight frame, but that added structure is part of what gives it the more substantial protective feel.

Comfort is handled through Hytrel touch points on the nose and arms. That matters because protective eyewear only works if you actually keep it on. The grippy contact points are there to help the frame stay planted through movement, vibration, sweat, and repeated wear during a full ride or a long day in the garage. For customers who want fit flexibility, there is also a separate variant that includes an adjustable nose pad pack, while this specific SKU is the standard configuration without the added nose pad kit.

Who should buy these? Riders are the obvious fit, especially mountain bikers, cyclists, and anyone moving fast in changing light where clear protection makes sense. They also make a lot of sense for shop and garage use when you want a more modern wraparound safety sunglass with broad coverage and certified impact protection. If you want something subtle and dressy, this is not that. If you want a bold performance frame that protects your eyes and stays useful in low light, the Future Tech is the better call.

Heat Wave Visual Future Tech Sunglasses: Black Frame Clear Lens Z87+ make the most sense when you want safety glasses that do not look timid

This pair hits a nice middle ground between protective shop eyewear and aggressive riding glasses, which is exactly why a lot of people will get more use out of them than a basic clear safety frame.

• Who it's for: Riders, garage users, and anyone who wants certified impact protection with more wrap and more style than standard safety glasses.
• Why it stands out: Z87+ protection, wide clear shield coverage, side shielding, and grippy Hytrel contact points all in one bold frame.
• Worth knowing: This SKU is the standard version without the optional adjustable nose pad pack, so if you like to fine-tune fit, check the alternate variant.

• Are these safety rated? Yes. This version is built to meet Z87+ standards and includes side shield protection.
• Is the lens dark or tinted? No. This model uses a clear lens with 96% visible light transmission.
• Do they block UV light even with a clear lens? Yes. The lens is rated UV400 and blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
• What is the lens material? The lens is polycarbonate and is described by the brand as meeting or exceeding mass impact requirements for Z87 standards.