The Rincons are the largest of the three cousins (Rincon, Rinconcito, and Rincondo) with a wide frame fit and an extra large overall frame size. Prior to testing the Rincons, I knew their smaller cousin, the Rincondos, weren’t the best fit for me, as they were a little small. Costa’s website has a size and fit guide for each pair of sunglasses, with the frame sizes running narrow, regular, or wide (they mention that most folks go with regular), and the frame size can vary from small to extra large, which is the overall size of the lens (i.e. It can be tricky to find the right size of shades without trying them on first. The Rincon is the largest of the three models and has a squarish shape, similar to the Rincocito, whereas the Rincondo is a bit more rounded. The biggest difference between the Rincon and its cousins the Rincondo and Rinconcito is the overall size and the frame shape. Total weight with the glass lens is 1.41 oz. behind ears and on the nose has Hydrolite rubber grips) and an internal hinge at the temple that allows for added flexibility. lightweight and durable), slip-resistant points of contact (i.e. The Rincon is the largest of the bunch, but shares many characteristics with the others, such as polarized lens (glass or polycarbonate options), lightweight frames made of a bioresin material (i.e. The Rincon has been on the market for several years now and there is a good reason they have added to this line of frames.they work great and look good. The Costa Rincon sunglasses are a “cousin” to the company’s Rincondo and Rinconcito models. You’ll see a comparison to the other two at the end of the review.įor three seasons, I wore the Costa Rincon sunglasses while at the beach, on a fishing trip, and during several day hikes, as well as everyday uses like driving and walking around town, and sitting on the back porch watching the sun go down. This test is for the Costa Rincon Blue Lightwave Glass lenses. Each featured a different lens and frame, allowing me to test multiple variables when considering Costa sunglasses. During the spring, summer, and autumn, I tested three different styles of Costa sunglasses ( Rincondo, Slack Tide, and Rincon).

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