Costa Permit Sunglasses

XL fit. Co-molded frame. Polarized 580P lenses.

The Costa Permit is the XL-fit Costa sunglass for anglers with wider faces or those who want maximum peripheral coverage on the water. Co-injected Hydrolite™ lining holds the frame in place when you sweat, flexible hinges absorb impact when you set them down on a console, and side vents keep the lenses fog-free in humid Northeast summer or Florida flats heat. Built to be an extension of a hardcore fisherman's face — stay on, stay clear, see the fish.

Key Features

• Co-molded frame with co-injected Hydrolite™ lining — secure even when wet
• 580P polarized polycarbonate lenses — lightweight and impact-resistant
• Gray lens — bright sun and high-glare conditions
• Side vents reduce lens fogging
• Flexible hinges absorb shock when set down hard
• XL fit — ideal for wider faces or anglers who want maximum coverage
• Base 8 decentered lens curve for true wrap coverage

Specs

Lens Guidance

• Gray: the bright-sun all-arounder; true color rendering, less contrast enhancement than Green Mirror
• Polycarbonate is the right choice for kayak, wade, and surf scenarios where glass would be at risk
• Pair with a Costa retainer for any water use

Why We Like It

The Permit fills a real gap in Costa's lineup — XL fit at a regular price point. Anglers with wider faces or who want more peripheral coverage end up here because the smaller Costa models pinch or leave light bleeding in from the sides. The 580P Gray lens is the everyday flats and offshore lens for bright conditions, and at $212 you're getting full Costa optical performance in a frame that fits a real face. We sell a lot of these to charter captains who want one pair that doesn't slip during 10-hour days.