Costa Del Mar Spearo XL Sunglasses
Costa XXL Sunglasses Built for Serious Adventure
The Spearo XL takes everything that made the original Spearo a staple on the water and scales it up nearly 10% into a true XXL wide-fit frame. The result is a polarized sunglass engineered for faces that wide-fit styles actually fit, delivering the full Costa 580 optical experience with zero compromise on comfort or durability. Whether you are offshore, paddling, or simply spending the day in full South Florida sun, the Spearo XL is ready before you are.
Costa 580 Lens Technology: 580G vs. 580P
The Spearo XL is offered in two distinct lens constructions under Costa's 580 system. Both cut the yellow and blue light wavelengths that cause eye fatigue and haze, leaving you with exceptional contrast and color definition on the water. Choosing between them comes down to weight preference and intended use.
| Feature | 580G (Glass) | 580P (Polycarbonate) |
|---|---|---|
| Lens material | Polarized glass | Polarized polycarbonate |
| Optical clarity | Premium glass-grade clarity | High-clarity lightweight optic |
| Weight | Heavier, more substantial feel | Lighter, ideal for all-day wear |
| Impact resistance | Glass hardness | Superior impact resistance |
| Best for | Boating, fishing, precision vision | Active watersports, everyday carry |
Frame Design and Fit
The Spearo XL frame is purpose-built wide. A Base 6 lens curve wraps enough to shield peripheral vision without the distortion of a steeper wrap, making it equally at home for a day on a flats boat or a morning on the beach. The squared silhouette with slightly rounded corners gives it a modern lifestyle look that reads well off the water too.
Comfort Hardware
- Hydrolite nose pads: Costa's proprietary rubber compound grips better as it gets wet, so the frame stays centered on your face when sweat or spray hits.
- Nonslip temple tips: The same Hydrolite material wraps the temples, eliminating the slide that ends most sunglass sessions early.
- Integral CAM hinges: Engineered hinges flex through a controlled arc and snap back to zero, maintaining frame alignment session after session without loosening over time.
Why the Spearo XL at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports carries the Spearo XL because it solves a real problem: most performance sunglass frames are built for an average face width that leaves larger-framed wearers choosing between a frame that pinches or one that slips. The Spearo XL is the answer, and it brings Costa's full 580 lens suite with it. Shop in store and online.
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Specifications
- Model
- Spearo XL
- Item No.
- 6S9013 901314 59-17
- Frame Fit
- Wide
- Frame Size
- XXL
- Lens Curve
- Base 6
- Lens Material (580G variants)
- Polarized Glass
- Lens Material (580P variants)
- Polarized Polycarbonate
- Polarized
- Yes
- Nose Pad
- Hydrolite (fixed, non-adjustable)
- Temple Tips
- Nonslip Hydrolite
- Hinges
- Integral CAM
- Gender
- Men's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-22366
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Costa 580G and 580P lenses?
- 580G lenses are made from polarized glass, offering Costa's premium optical clarity and a weightier, more solid feel preferred by anglers and boaters focused on precision vision. 580P lenses are polarized polycarbonate, making them lighter and more impact-resistant, which suits active watersports and all-day casual wear. Both constructions use the same 580 light-filtering technology that blocks the yellow and blue wavelengths responsible on-water haze and eye fatigue.
- Are the Costa Spearo XL sunglasses polarized?
- Yes. Every Spearo XL variant uses Costa's 580 polarized lens technology, available in either 580G glass or 580P polycarbonate construction. Polarization eliminates surface glare from water, pavement, and sand.
- What does XL mean on the Costa Spearo XL?
- XL refers to the frame size. The Spearo XL is approximately 10% larger than the original Spearo and is specifically designed for a wide, XXL fit. It is Costa's answer for wearers who need a genuinely large frame without sacrificing performance optics.
- What is a Costa Spearo XL review like? Is it worth it?
- The Spearo XL is consistently praised for its comfort on large or wide faces, the secure grip of the Hydrolite nose pads and temple tips in wet conditions, and the exceptional contrast delivered by 580 polarized lenses. The integral CAM hinges keep the frame fitting true over time. If you need a wide-fit performance sunglass with genuine optical quality, it delivers.
- How do Hydrolite nose pads work on the Spearo XL?
- Hydrolite is Costa's proprietary rubber compound used on the nose pads and temple tips of the Spearo XL. Its grip actually increases when it contacts moisture, such as sweat or water spray, keeping the frame securely positioned during active use. The nose pad on the Spearo XL is fixed, not adjustable.
- What lens curve does the Costa Spearo XL use?
- The Spearo XL uses a Base 6 lens curve. This provides meaningful peripheral coverage without the optical distortion that steeper wrap angles can introduce, making it comfortable for extended wear both on and off the water.
- Where can I buy the Costa Del Mar Spearo XL?
- The Costa Del Mar Spearo XL is available at Island Water Sports, both in store and online. Island Water Sports is an authorized Costa Del Mar retailer serving South Florida and shipping nationwide.