Pit Viper review

Pit Viper is the pick for budget buyers who need more than style. The Original 2.0 lists a regular price of $99 and was on sale for $69.30 when we checked on November 13, 2026. Its BALL-ISTIC lens is shatterproof polycarbonate with a MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic safety rating, and the tech specs list a Z87+ and ballistic polycarbonate lens with 12% light transmission, CAT 3, and 100% UVA and UVB protection. Lens choices include photochromic, HDPV Polarized and Z87+ clear, and the frame offers adjustable earpiece length and lens angle with rubberized touchpoints in Regular and Wide sizes. Pit Viper backs it with a Limited Lifetime Manufacturing Defects Warranty and easy 30 day returns, free in the US. The cost is higher than every other brand here except Quay's polarized frames, and free shipping starts at $79. We compared documented features and published prices; Pit Viper scores high on quality and lower on value at full price.

Who it is for

outdoor workers and skiers who need safety-rated lenses

Price

Original 2.0 $99 regular price, on sale for $69.30 as of November 13, 2026.

THE BLACKING OUT ORIGINAL 2.0 Add to wishlist $69.30 $99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Shatterproof polycarbonate lens with a MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic safety rating
• Z87+ and ballistic polycarbonate lens, 12% light transmission, CAT 3
• Lens options include smoke, photochromic, HDPV Polarized and Z87+ clear
• Adjustable earpiece length and lens angle with rubberized touchpoints
• Regular and Wide sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only brand here with ballistic and Z87+ safety ratings on the pages we checked
• Strength: Limited Lifetime Manufacturing Defects Warranty
• Strength: Easy 30 day returns, free in the US
• Weakness: Regular price of $99 is the highest here except Quay's polarized frames
• Weakness: Free US shipping starts at $79
• Weakness: Polarized HDPV lenses were sold out on the variant we checked

Key facts

• Cheapest pair quoted: Original 2.0, $99 regular, $69.30 on sale
• Safety rating: MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic, Z87+
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Manufacturing Defects Warranty
• Returns: 30 days, free in the US
• Free shipping: US orders over $79

Where it ranks

Pit Viper is No. 7 in our Best Cheap Sunglasses verdict.