Performance Quatro Sunglasses: SUPER Photochromic Lens Z87+ is a performance safety sunglass built for users who need impact-rated eye protection, adaptive tint, and a secure fit in changing light. This is a pair of safety sunglasses designed for jobsite eye protection and all-day outdoor to indoor use. Model Number: E_PERF_QTR_SUPERPHOTO_01T.

The big story here is the SUPER Photochromic lens. According to the product data, it transitions from a mildly tinted 40% visible light transmission down to a darker 10% visible light transmission. In plain terms, that means the lens stays workable when you step into a dimmer shop, garage, or truck cab, then darkens harder when you get back into direct sun. If you are tired of carrying clear safety glasses and dark sunglasses just to get through one day, this setup solves a real problem.

Heat Wave took the Quatro frame and reworked it into a Z87+ rated performance platform. That matters because this is not just a lifestyle frame with dark lenses. The Performance Quatro uses 2 mm thick lenses that meet ANSI Z87 mass impact requirements, and the Quick-Latch side-shield system adds lateral protection from debris and unwanted side light. For users grinding, cutting, wrenching, or moving between exposed outdoor areas and active work zones, side coverage is not a small detail. It is one of the features that separates actual protective eyewear from something that only looks the part.

Fit is another area where the design earns its keep. The frame uses rubberized touch points throughout, with Hytrel inserts at the arms and nose bridge to help the glasses grip and stay planted. That is the kind of detail you notice after a few hours, especially if you are sweating, bending over, climbing in and out of equipment, or constantly pushing ordinary frames back up your nose. The extended-length arm design also helps the frame sit more securely and comfortably across a wider range of head shapes.

The integrated side-shield setup also gives these sunglasses a cleaner, more unified build than clip-on style shields. Heat Wave calls out a lens-matched side shield design that blends protection with a more streamlined look, but the practical benefit is simple: you get side protection without turning the frame into something bulky and awkward. For users who want one pair that can handle daily wear and actual work conditions, that balance matters.

This pair makes the most sense for tradespeople, mechanics, fabricators, shop users, ranch and property owners, and serious DIYers who spend part of the day indoors and part of it outside. It is especially useful for anyone who needs ANSI-rated eyewear but does not want to keep switching between clear and dark lenses every time the light changes. If that sounds like your day, this is one of those products that can simplify your routine in a hurry.

Performance Quatro Sunglasses: SUPER Photochromic Lens Z87+ gets the job done without the eyewear shuffle

This is the pair for guys who want one set of safety sunglasses that can handle bright sun, side debris, and a full day of moving in and out of different light.

• Who it's for: Anyone working in the shop, on site, around equipment, or outside who wants ANSI-rated eye protection with a lens that adapts instead of forcing a swap.
• Why it stands out: The combination of Z87+ impact protection, integrated side shields, and a stronger photochromic range makes it more useful than standard dark safety glasses.
• Worth knowing: This is a premium option at a premium price, but if changing light is part of your routine, the convenience is real and you will notice it fast.

• Are these ANSI rated? Yes. The product data states the Performance Quatro is Z87+, and the side-shield system helps it meet ANSI Z87+ standards with side shields installed.
• How dark do the lenses get? The SUPER Photochromic lens is listed at 40% visible light transmission in its lighter state and 10% visible light transmission in its darker state.
• Do these have side protection? Yes. They use an integrated Quick-Latch side-shield system for lateral protection from debris and unwanted side light.
• Will they stay put during active use? They are designed with rubberized Hytrel inserts on the arms and nose bridge to improve grip and comfort during movement.