How to Choose Bollé Safety Eyewear

Bollé are one of the best-known and best-regarded manufacturer's of safety glasses and goggles in the world, but with a huge range of eyewear available it can be difficult to find what you need. Here at Workwear.co.uk, we strive to make everything as simple as possible, so we've created this guide to choosing the right Bollé eyewear for you!

Which Bollé Ranges Do You Stock?

We have a number of styles of Bollé Glasses and Bollé Goggles, including the following:

• Atom
• AXIS
• Bandido
• Cobra
• Contour
• Hustler
• IRI-s
• Mamba
• Prism
• Rush
• Silium
• Slam
• Solis
• Spider
• Targa
• Tracker
• Tryon
• Viper
• Voodoo

Bollé Atom – High Quality Bollé Goggles

Style: Goggles

Positives

✔ Compact design compared to boxier goggles
✔ Lightweight design is unobtrusive
✔ Available in sealed or vented styles
✔ Can be worn over prescription glasses
✔ Offer more protection compared with glasses

Drawbacks

✗ Less comfortable than glasses, especially over longer periods of time
✗ Only available in a clear design

Bollé AXIS – Comfortable for Any User

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Pivoting temples adapts to each individual user for better comfort
✔ Non-slip design to prevent droppage
✔ Anti-static design
✔ Available in clear, smoke and contrast lens styles
✔ Contrast lenses are suitable for blocking blue light

Drawbacks

✗ Don't offer the same level of protection as goggles
✗ No low-light yellow or orange lenses available

Bollé Bandido – Inexpensive without Compromising on Protection

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Polycarbonate material is tough
✔ Offers greater economy than other models
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke, Yellow, ESP and Welding Shade 5 lenses
✔ ESP lenses reduce blue light and dazzle
✔ Supplied with a neck cord (except Welding Shade 5) to prevent droppage/loss

Drawbacks

✗ Not as long-lasting as some alternative models
✗ Design is not as sporty as some premium ranges

Bollé Cobra – 180° Panoramic Vision

Style: Glasses/Goggles

Positives

✔ Offers 180° panoramic vision with exceptional optical clarity
✔ Includes non-slip bridge and temples for greater security
✔ Arms can be removed, allowing you to change glasses into goggles
✔ Wide selection of lenses and styles available
✔ Certain models include platinum coating to prevent scratches and fog

Drawbacks

✗ Does not include neck-cord as standard
✗ Strap and foam kit required to change glasses to goggles

Bollé Contour – Sturdy, Comfortable and Lightweight

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Sturdy and secure glasses for a range of uses
✔ Lightweight design weighs only 21g (non-metal only)
✔ Available with metal frames for greater longevity
✔ Lenses available include Clear, Smoke, ESP, and Polarised
✔ One of Bolle's three most popular models

Drawbacks

✗ More expensive than economy models
✗ Best suited as a reusable eye protection

Bollé Hustler – Ideal for Offshore Use

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Water-repellant design ideal for offshore use
✔ Polarised lenses are ideal for maritime use, reducing glare from water
✔ Available in smoke, polarised and blue flash versions
✔ Blue flash model repels heat for optimal protection
✔ Non-slip bridge and temples to prevent slippage

Drawbacks

✗ Design is heavier than some alternatives (31g)
✗ Not designed for use indoors

Bollé IRI-s – Adjustable Design to Suit All Faces

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Ultra-modular design allows you to find a better fit
✔ Platinum coating to prevent fogging and scratches
✔ B-Flex memory bridge adjusts to your nose
✔ Pivoting temples increase comfort to the side of the head
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke, and Twilight lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Slightly heavier than other models (28g)
✗ Premium model can be less economical if only worn for a short time

Bollé Mamba – Ideal for Long Spells of Use

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Engineered for long periods of use
✔ Designed to allow peripheral vision
✔ Lighter-weight 25g design
✔ Non-slip temple and bridges reduce slippage
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke and Yellow lenses

Drawbacks

✗ No option for blue-light protection
✗ Not economical if used infrequently

Bollé Prism – Affordable and Stylish

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Premium look at an affordable price-point
✔ Polycarbonate material is durable and strong
✔ Lightweight design weighs only 23g
✔ Perfect for intermittent or infrequent use
✔ Available with Clear and Smoke lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Economy model without the same features/longevity of premium models
✗ Do not include anti-slip arms or bridge

Bollé Rush – Panoramic Vision with a Modern Design

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Modern, panoramic style allows for better vision
✔ Available in standard and "Rush+" design
✔ Rush+ features flexible arms for greater comfort
✔ Adjustable, non-slip bridge allows for better fit
✔ Available with a variety of lens types

Drawbacks

✗ Not as economical as some alternative ranges
✗ Rush+ design is not as discreet as alternative models

Bollé Silium – Stylish Design with Quality Materials

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Highly stylish and discreet protection
✔ Available in Standard (with metal frame) and Silium+ (with PC frame)
✔ Polycarbonate model weighs only 22g for added comfort
✔ Temples flex 160°, allowing you to adjust arm position
✔ Available in Clear, Smoke and CSP versions

Drawbacks

✗ Metal version is heavier than many alternatives (34g)
✗ No low-light lenses available

Bollé Slam – Simple, Comfortable and Economical

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Simple and effective eyewear with wraparound design
✔ Moderately lightweight at 24g
✔ High-vis model includes bright yellow arms
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke, Yellow and ESP lenses
✔ Also available in three welding shades

Drawbacks

✗ Do not offer the same comfort as more premium models
✗ Not as long-lasting as some more durable alternatives

Bollé Solis – Simple Protection for Bright Environments

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Simple and stylish protection in bright situations
✔ Non-slip bridge and temples for greater security
✔ Ideal for long periods of wear without discomfort
✔ Available with Smoke, Blue Flash and Polarised lenses
✔ Blue flash model reflects heat, making it ideal for sunshine

Drawbacks

✗ Only suitable for use in bright environments
✗ Do not offer as much peripheral vision as alternatives

Bollé Spider – Only Style Including Red Flash Lenses

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Designed especially for outdoor use
✔ Red Flash lens protects against bright sunlight
✔ Non-slip bridge keeps glasses in place
✔ Sporty design is discreet and stylish
✔ Available with Clear, Red Flash and ESP lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Not available in as many lens options as other models
✗ Non-adjustable design may not suit all users

Bollé Targa – One Piece Lens for Uninhibited Vision

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Single lens piece gives unbroken vision
✔ Pivoting temples allows you to adjust the fit
✔ Anti-static design
✔ Lenses feature an anti-scratch and anti-fog coating
✔ Available with Black or hi-vis Saffron frame

Drawbacks

✗ Only available in a clear lens
✗ Better suited to indoor work than outdoor

Bollé Tracker – Safety Glasses with Chemical Protection

Style: Glasses/Goggles Hybrid

Positives

✔ Hybrid design between safety glasses and goggles
✔ Feature both arms and an adjustable head strap
✔ Offers protection against chemical threats
✔ Technical design for high levels of protection
✔ Available with Clear, Yellow, Smoke and Welding lenses

Drawbacks

✗ More expensive than less protective models
✗ High level of protection could be uneconomical for certain uses

Bollé Tryon – Available in Over-the-Glasses (OTG) Versions

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Available in standard and OTG versions
✔ Ideal for wearing prescription glasses under safety eyewear
✔ Adjustable bridge and 160° adjustable temples
✔ Sporty design with wraparound lenses for better peripheral vision
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke, CSP and Blue Flash lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Not available in a low-light version
✗ Colourful frame design is less discreet than other models

Bollé Viper – All Round Vision and Adjustable

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Historic model with panoramic lens
✔ Adjustable temples fits better than alternatives
✔ Classic design gives better peripheral vision
✔ Supplied with a cord to prevent loss
✔ Available with Clear, Smoke and Yellow lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Doesn't feature the same comfort as later models
✗ Some lenses do not include anti-fog coating

Bollé Voodoo – Thicker Frame for a Distinctive Look

Style: Glasses

Positives

✔ Distinctive and stylish design with thicker frames
✔ Available with Brown lenses, an alternative to the more-common smoke
✔ Non-slip temples and bridge for greater security
✔ Includes a microfibre pouch for storage
✔ Also available with Clear and Polarised lenses

Drawbacks

✗ Limited range of colours compared with other models
✗ Design does not offer the same visibility as panoramic models

Which Colour of Lens Do I Need?

For a piece of PPE that you are likely to be wearing frequently, the style and design of safety eyewear is very important. There is no point, however, in having the a style that you like if you do not have lenses that are suitable for your task.

For example, if you are working in a low-light warehouse, it is important to select a range that includes a low-light lens. To find out more about lenses and which options are available in which style, see Our Guide to Bollé Lenses.

Are Any Other Styles Available?

While this guide has given a guide to the main styles of Bollé eyewear, there are a few models that are unique and sit outside of these ranges. See our full range of Bollé eyewear to find out more.

Do you have a favourite style of Bollé safety eyewear? Let us know which glasses or goggles you've been using and why you like them in the comments below!