AllOutdoor Review – Costa Rincon II w/ Gold Mirror Lens Fishing Sunglasses

Fishing sunglasses tend to have a certain purpose-driven style to them that often doesn’t translate that well for wearing them off the water. So Costa decided they wanted something that could still pass as a lifestyle frame but still be fully functional on the water. Released last Spring, the Costa Rincon II sunglasses are a new hybrid style of frames from Costa that bridge the gap between on and off the water. Based on the original Costa Rincon sunglasses but now with an upgraded design that includes new micro shields and hooding, vented nose pads, and double-injected frames, providing elevated coverage, improved ventilation, and greater durability. Let’s see how they performed for about a year now.

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Specifications – Costa Rincon II Sunglasses

First, I need to talk about the lenses that I had in my review pair of Rincon II frames. I got the 580 Gold lens, which is a new rose-based lens that Costa first introduced in 2024. Normally, I fish with a Green Mirror lens, which has a copper base, a great option for sight fishing in full sun, and gives a ton of contrast. Perfect for fishing freshwater, inshore, and on the pier. The new gold mirror lens is supposed to be a more versatile option, with more light transmission, so they still offer good clarity in lower light conditions. Also, I just think they look good, I know that’s just a aesthitic thing but I feel like that’s something still worth mentioning.

For the most part, I did find the 580 Gold lens to be just that, a solid, versatile option for fishing freshwater and inshore, and working well as just daily use lens for driving and working outside. I will say, though, I did find that these lenses fell short when sight fishing on the pier, compared to the Green Mirrors. They just didn’t perform as well out there for situations like fishing the pompano hole with jigs. But they did do better for driving on fishing trips, especially early mornings and late evenings to and from the water.

Fit – Costa Rincon II Sunglasses

Ok, like always, the fit of the sunglasses is a big deal for me. The Rincon II has a medium wrap frame, making it a good choice for Asians. It fights nicely against my face without letting in a lot of light. While not adjustable, the nose pads are nice and large, making for a comfortable fit that doesn’t rest the bottom of the frames on my cheeks.

On the Water Performance – Costa Rincon II Sunglasses

On the water, I would say that with the Gold lenses, these are an inshore/freshwater only option. The frames themselves, though, have proven themselves to be very versatile. I had minimal issues with fogging them up from heat an humidty, even on the hottest Florida days. As a slightly slimmer hybrid frame design, though, they do let a lot of wind in through the sides. So not the best for long and fast runs, but not the worst either. I do want to point out that the more square profile of the arms did lead to some discomfort after long days on the pier expecially when wearing a buff. The added pressure from the buff + hat would push the corners of the arms into my temples, leaving me a bit sore at the end of the day.

Final Thoughts – Costa Rincon II Sunglasses

Overall, I really do like my pair of Costa Rincon II sunglasses; they have held up very well for the most part for the better part of a year now. As a hybrid design, it really does hit its mark, where it functions well both on and off the water. Still fully capable of being great fishing sunglasses in a variety of use cases, but not drawing nearly as many complaints from my wife when I wear them when were running errands or going to Target.

My only real complaint about the frame is about how the nose pads are holding up. While they are comfortable, the nose pad material seems to be swelling/deteriorating now, after about a year of wear. While they are still functional, this is the first time I’ve had this happen with a pair of Costas, so this is a concern. Additionally, while this isn’t a fault of the frames, I think I will stick with the green mirror lens in the future for inshore fishing, and have the Gold lens for more lifestyle frames. While the Gold lens works just as well, especially in low light, I found they don’t match the Green mirror’s performance, especially in the bright summer sun.

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