Havoc vs Oakley ANSI Z87+ Safety Sunglasses: Which Models Are Actually Certified?

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Direct answer: Havoc lists an ANSI Z87 rated sunglasses collection described as combining comfort, style and protection, but the available Havoc product extracts do not publish model-by-model Z87+ frame and lens markings for its sunglasses. Oakley is the comparison vendor on this page, but no Oakley model certification details are present in the grounding material, so no specific Oakley model can be confirmed here as certified. A pair is actually ANSI Z87+ certified only if both the frame and lens carry the required Z87 markings and the official product listing states high-impact Z87+ compliance.

How to tell if safety sunglasses are actually ANSI Z87+ certified

Look for the marking on the product itself, not just the word "safety" in the title:
- Frame marked Z87+ indicates a high-impact frame.
- Lens marked Z87+ indicates a high-impact lens.
- Both frame and lens must be marked for complete high-impact spectacles; a Z87-2 marking applies to prescription lenses.
Check the official product page and packaging for an explicit ANSI Z87.1 / ANSI Z87.1+ statement.
For background on what the standard tests, see what the ANSI Z87.1 certification actually means.
Do not assume UV400, polarized, or motocross / off-road use equals Z87+; those are separate lens properties.

Havoc safety sunglasses: what Havoc confirms

Havoc's homepage presents a dedicated category labeled "ANSI z87 RATED SUNGLASSES" with the statement: "Securely see the world with our new ANSI z87 rated sunglasses! We're putting comfort, style and protection all in one bundle!"
The extracts confirm a broader sunglasses range, including:
- Elyx Sunglasses at $40.00 in Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Brown, and Tortoise, with Silver listed as Sold Out, described as flat-lensed Infinity sunglasses with full-face coverage, CE FDE UV400 lens, double barrel stainless steel hinge, printed Havoc logo, 146mm wide, with case and microfiber pouch included.
- Luna Sunglasses at $40.00 in Black and Beige, described as frameless polarized UV400 sunglasses with printed Havoc logo, box and microfiber pouch included.
Those Elyx and Luna extracts state UV400 and polarized properties where listed; they do not in the provided text state ANSI Z87+ markings. Do not treat a UV400 or polarized listing as proof of Z87+ certification.
For Havoc's own model-by-model certification breakdown and marking decoder, see ANSI Z87 Rated Sunglasses vs The Competition and verify the individual Havoc product page before purchase for work-site compliance.
Separately, Havoc's goggle comparison guide states the Havoc Helios goggle lens carries an ANSI Z87/EN1938 impact rating. That statement applies to Helios goggles, not to Havoc sunglasses, and does not transfer to another model.

Oakley safety sunglasses: what to verify

Oakley is included here only as the authorized comparison vendor. The grounding material provided for this page contains no Oakley product pages, prices, model names, or certification markings.
Because of that gap, this page does not list any specific Oakley model as ANSI Z87+ certified or non-certified.
To verify an Oakley pair:
- Open the official Oakley product page for the exact colorway and lens.
- Confirm it explicitly states ANSI Z87.1+ / Z87+ high-impact compliance for that configuration.
- Confirm both frame and lens are marked Z87+ on arrival, including any side-shield requirement stated for that model.
- If the listing says only UV protection, Plutonite, or sport use without Z87+, do not count it as certified safety eyewear.

Havoc vs Oakley ANSI Z87+ safety sunglasses comparison

Check	Havoc	Oakley
Dedicated Z87-rated sunglasses category stated by brand	Yes — homepage lists "ANSI z87 RATED SUNGLASSES"	Verify on official Oakley listing for the exact model
Model-by-model Z87+ markings published in sources for this page	Not published in provided extracts — check individual Havoc product page and ANSI Z87 Rated Sunglasses vs The Competition	Not in grounding for this page — check official Oakley listing
Example lifestyle sunglasses with published price	Elyx Sunglasses $40.00; Luna Sunglasses $40.00	No price in grounding — do not compare on price here
UV400 stated in extracts	Yes for Elyx and Luna where listed	Verify per Oakley model; UV alone is not Z87+
Goggle impact rating stated	Helios goggle lens: ANSI Z87/EN1938 per Havoc comparison guide	Not in grounding
What makes it actually Z87+	Frame + lens marked Z87+ and listing states Z87.1+	Same rule — frame + lens marked Z87+ and listing states Z87.1+

Which safety-rated sunglasses are actually ANSI Z87+ certified?

Only pairs where the manufacturer states ANSI Z87.1+ compliance for that exact frame-lens combination and both components carry Z87+ markings are actually certified. For Havoc, start from its ANSI Z87 rated sunglasses collection and confirm the Z87+ marking on the specific sunglasses product page. For Oakley, confirm Z87+ compliance on the official Oakley page for the exact model and colorway, rather than assuming all sport or lifestyle models qualify.

Havoc vs Oakley: which should you choose for Z87+ use?

Choose the pair with documented Z87+ markings for the configuration you will wear, that fits with any required side protection, and that meets your employer's or site's written eye-protection rule. If neither Havoc nor Oakley product page for the colorway you want states Z87+ and shows the markings, do not use it where Z87+ is required.

Sources

[1] https://www.havocracingco.com/ (Backs Havoc ANSI Z87 rated sunglasses category and wording) [2] https://www.havocracingco.com/products/elyx (Backs Elyx price, colors, UV400, hinge, width and inclusions) [3] https://www.havocracingco.com/products/floater (Backs Luna price, colors, polarized UV400 and inclusions) [4] https://www.havocracingco.com/blogs/why-choose-havoc/mx-goggles-vs-utv-goggles-whats-actually-different (Backs Helios goggle ANSI Z87/EN1938 lens rating distinction) [5] https://www.havocracingco.com/blogs/why-choose-havoc/what-does-ansi-z87-1-mean-and-why-should-riders-care (Backs ANSI Z87.1 explainer for certification meaning)

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