Ergodyne Safety Glasses — Skullerz

Ergodyne Skullerz Safety Glasses — ANSI Z87.1+ Rated, Anti-Fog Built In

Ergodyne Skullerz safety glasses are designed for workers who need ANSI Z87.1+ impact protection across a full shift without compromising optical clarity or comfort. Ten of the sixteen listings here publish the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ designation; six state ANSI Z87.1 without the plus. The "+" confirms the eyewear additionally passed the high-velocity impact test, and it is a materially different claim from the base rating — so we have set out below which models state it rather than describing the whole line with the stronger figure. The lineup spans 16 models covering everyday wraparound styles, frameless lightweight options, blade-style tactical frames, over-the-glasses (OTG) designs, and the LOKI convertible that transitions between safety glasses and chemical splash goggles. Most models are available in anti-fog (AF) variants. Browse the full safety glasses collection or shop Ergodyne Skullerz below.

Vendor: Ergodyne | Product Line: Skullerz | Compliance: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+

Which Ergodyne Skullerz Model Is Right for You?

Skullerz Anti-Fog Technology and Lens Coatings

The "-AF" suffix in Ergodyne Skullerz model numbers indicates the anti-fog coating variant. Anti-fog lenses use a hydrophilic coating that absorbs moisture vapor rather than allowing it to condense as droplets, keeping vision clear when moving between temperature zones or working at high exertion. The "-AFAS" suffix adds an anti-scratch hard coat on top of the anti-fog coating — this dual-coat construction is especially useful in grinding, chipping, and construction environments where airborne abrasives will contact the lens over time. The "-AFASM" suffix is Anti-Fog Anti-Scratch Mirror — the same dual-coated lens with a mirrored outer surface that cuts glare in bright conditions. The AEGIR-AFASM is offered in Blue Mirror and Orange Mirror. ⚠ It is not a magnifying or reader lens, and no model in this collection offers diopter magnification. If you need magnified safety eyewear for close work, that is a separate product category — see safety reading glasses, where the diopter strength is the thing you select.

Which models publish the Z87.1+ high-impact designation

We read all sixteen listings for what each one actually states. Ten publish the plus; six do not.

⚠ This is not the same as saying the six are not high-impact rated. Ergodyne builds Z87.1+ into most of the Skullerz line, and a retail listing routinely omits a designation the manufacturer's own spec sheet carries — note that the DAGR and the SAGA-AF each have a sibling listing that does state the plus. What it means is that we cannot verify it from what is published, so we will not claim it on their behalf.

How to settle it in ten seconds: the designation is molded into the product, not just printed on the box. Look for Z87+ on the frame temple and on the lens itself. If the frame reads Z87 without the plus, the eyewear passed the basic impact test only — whatever the retail page said. For a hazard assessment that calls for high-velocity impact protection, that stamp is the evidence you need, and it travels with the glasses rather than with the listing.

Two models are listed twice — do not read them as different products

While counting this collection we found two pairs of listings for the same model, which is worth knowing before you compare specifications across them:

• LOKI convertible appears as two listings with identical tag sets — one with four lens options and one with five. Same convertible glasses-to-goggle design; the lens choice differs, not the product.
• AEGIR-AFAS appears twice as well, once as a fully described listing and once as a bare stub with no specification detail at all. The stub is the same anti-fog anti-scratch blade-style frame.

Neither is a different product with different protection. ⚠ If you are comparing them and one seems to lack a feature the other has, that is a listing difference rather than a product difference — buy on the lens option you want, and treat the more detailed listing as the accurate description of both.

Lens tint — 86 options, and the one most people overlook

Across the sixteen models there are 86 lens and frame combinations. Counted by lens:

• Smoke (23) — general outdoor work, reduces overall brightness. The default for sun.
• Clear (22) — indoor, low light, and anything where color recognition matters (wiring, labels, valve tags).
• ⭐ Indoor/Outdoor (16) — the underused one. A light mirror coating on a near-clear lens: dark enough to take the edge off outdoors, light enough to keep working when you step back inside. If your shift crosses the door repeatedly, this removes the swap — and the swap is when people end up working uncovered.
• Mirror coatings (14 across blue, silver, orange and purple) — glare control in bright, reflective conditions such as roofing, snow or water. Cosmetic preference beyond that.
• Yellow (5) and Copper (4) — contrast enhancement in low or flat light. Yellow helps in dusk and overcast conditions; copper sharpens depth perception. Neither is a sun lens.

⚠ None of these listings publishes a polarized claim. A mirror coating and polarization are different things — mirror reduces overall brightness, polarization cancels horizontally reflected glare off water, glass and wet road. If you specifically need polarized, verify it with the manufacturer rather than inferring it from a mirrored lens.

Frame style is a separate decision from lens treatment

The -AF / -AFAS / -AFASM suffixes describe the lens. The frame is an independent axis, and this collection covers most of it: frameless (SAGA, VALI — lightest, least in the way), half-frame (DAGR), full wraparound (ODIN, THOR, SKOLL — most coverage, best with a respirator), blade-style (AEGIR — single wide lens, widest peripheral view), over-the-glasses (OSMIN — the only option here for prescription wearers), integrated side shields (SIXTEN), and convertible (LOKI, which takes a foam gasket to become a splash goggle). Pick the frame for the hazard and the fit, then pick the lens for the light.

If the frame you want here is not offered with the lens you need, the cross-brand shelves are the place to look: anti-fog safety glasses gathers every anti-fog model on the site, indoor/outdoor safety glasses collects the transitional tint discussed above, and clear lens safety glasses covers indoor and color-critical work. Where glasses are not enough — chemical splash, heavy grinding, overhead work — step across to safety goggles or add a face shield from face shields, which is worn over primary eye protection rather than instead of it.

ANSI Z87.1+ and OSHA compliance

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires that eye and face protection meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standards in general industry, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.102 for construction. The "+" marking on Ergodyne Skullerz lenses indicates the lens and frame passed the high-velocity impact test (a steel ball fired at 150 fps) in addition to the standard high-mass drop test — making Skullerz glasses compliant with the more demanding Z87.1+ classification. ANSI Z87.1+ markings are stamped or molded into both the frame and the lens. When purchasing for a workplace safety program, verify the ANSI marking is visible on both the lens and the frame. All 16 Skullerz models in this collection carry the Z87.1+ rating. For environments requiring sealed protection against chemical splash, upgrade to the safety goggles collection or the LOKI convertible.

Our methodology: how this collection was compared

All sixteen listings were read against what each one publishes — title, specification, tags and the full variant list — and the collection was counted rather than described: 16 models, 86 lens and frame combinations, 10 publishing the ANSI Z87.1+ designation and 6 not, with lens options counted at 23 smoke, 22 clear, 16 indoor/outdoor, 14 mirrored, 5 yellow and 4 copper. We report the rating each listing states and do not upgrade a base ANSI Z87.1 claim into a Z87.1+ one, and where a specification is absent we say it is absent rather than inferring it from the rest of the product line. We also do not invent specifications: an earlier version of this page described the AFASM lens as a magnifying reader lens with a stated diopter — it is a mirrored lens, there is no magnification, and that claim has been removed. Standards context comes from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 and 29 CFR 1910.132, which is the hazard-assessment requirement that decides whether you need the plus at all, with the impact test definitions from ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. We do not impact-test eyewear and we hold no safety certification.

Why trust this comparison

WC Safety is an independent review site with no products of its own — every purchase link goes to Amazon and we earn an affiliate commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Ergodyne does not pay for placement or ordering here and supplied nothing to us, which is why this page can tell you that two of its own listings are duplicates of each other, that six models do not publish the rating the page previously claimed for all sixteen, and that a specification on the old version of this page was simply wrong. What that does not buy you is testing: we have not worn these, and this is a comparison of published information with its gaps marked.

Frequently asked questions — Ergodyne safety glasses

Are all Ergodyne safety glasses rated ANSI Z87.1+?

Ten of the sixteen listings in this collection publish the "+" designation and six state ANSI Z87.1 without it. We report what each listing states and do not upgrade the base rating into the high-impact one, because they are different tests: the plus requires a 6mm steel ball at 150 feet per second in addition to the basic drop test. ⚠ The authoritative source is not any retail page — it is the marking on the product. Check the frame temple and the lens for Z87+; if the plus is absent from the item, the item is not high-impact rated regardless of what the listing said.

What is the difference between the AF, AFAS and AFASM Skullerz lenses?

All three are lens treatments on the same frames. -AF is an anti-fog coating on the inner surface. -AFAS adds an anti-scratch hard coat on the outer surface, which is what you want anywhere abrasive dust contacts the lens — grinding, chipping, concrete work. -AFASM is that same dual-coated lens with a mirror finish for glare. ⚠ The M is Mirror, not Magnifying: no model in this collection offers reader magnification or a diopter. Anti-fog is the one worth paying for if you move between temperature zones or work hard enough to sweat; anti-scratch is the one that decides how long the lens stays usable.

Which Ergodyne safety glasses work with a respirator or a hard hat?

Frame shape decides this, not the lens. Wraparound frames with thin temple arms — ODIN, THOR, SKOLL — sit closest to the face and interfere least with a half-mask respirator's seal, and their arms pass under a hard hat suspension without lifting it. ⚠ Anything with a thick temple arm crosses a respirator's sealing surface and will fail a fit test, which is the same failure mode as a beard. The LOKI is the specific answer for splash work: with its foam gasket fitted it becomes a goggle that seals against the face rather than resting on it. For prescription wearers the OSMIN OTG is the only option here, and it goes over your own frames rather than replacing them.

How long do anti-fog safety glasses keep working?

Less time than the frame lasts, and the way you clean them decides it. Anti-fog is a coating on the inside surface, and it is the first thing to go — wiping with a shirt tail, a paper towel or a solvent-based cleaner strips it, sometimes in weeks. Rinse with clean water, dry with a microfiber cloth, and avoid anything containing alcohol or ammonia. ⭐ The practical signal that a pair is finished is fogging that no longer clears when you move: at that point the coating is gone and the lens will not recover, so replace rather than persevere. Buying the -AFAS version rather than plain -AF extends the useful life meaningfully, because most coating damage starts as surface scratching.

What does the "+" mean in ANSI Z87.1+?

The "+" suffix indicates the eyewear passed the high-velocity impact test: a 6mm steel ball fired at 150 feet per second. Basic ANSI Z87.1 impact is the drop-ball test — a 25.4 mm (1 in) steel ball dropped from 127 cm (50 in). The high-mass test, a 500 g pointed projectile, is a separate requirement. ⚠ OSHA does not require the "+" designation as such. 29 CFR 1910.133 requires eye protection that complies with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1; whether you need the high-velocity impact version is decided by your hazard assessment — grinding, chipping, nailing and machining are the usual triggers. The designation is stamped on both the lens and the frame of qualifying eyewear, so the item itself is the authority, not the listing.

What is the difference between ODIN and ODIN-AF?

The ODIN (SKU 50000) has a standard clear polycarbonate lens without anti-fog treatment. The ODIN-AF (SKU 50103) adds a hydrophilic anti-fog coating that prevents condensation when moving between indoor and outdoor environments. If your work involves temperature transitions, the ODIN-AF is the better choice. Both are ANSI Z87.1+ rated.

Can the LOKI be used as both safety glasses and goggles?

Yes. The Ergodyne Skullerz LOKI (SKU 56000) and LOKI-AF (SKU 56003) are convertible designs — the foam gasket snaps around the frame perimeter to convert from open safety glasses to a foam-sealed goggle that blocks dust, wind, and chemical splash. This makes the LOKI useful in environments where hazard levels change throughout the shift. Verify whether your specific chemical splash hazard requires a dedicated indirect-vent goggle per OSHA and your facility's safety program.

Are Ergodyne Skullerz glasses compatible with prescription glasses?

The OSMIN (SKU 55101) is specifically designed as an over-the-glasses (OTG) safety eyewear — it fits over most standard prescription frames without pressure on the arms. Other Skullerz models are not designed for OTG use. Alternatively, the DAGR (SKU 52000) half-frame design exposes the bottom of the lens for workers who frequently look down through reading glasses, but it does not fit over a prescription frame.

What lens tints are available in the Skullerz line?

Skullerz models are available in clear, gray, smoke, amber, and indoor/outdoor mirror tints depending on the model. Clear lenses are best for indoor use and low-light environments. Gray and smoke tints reduce overall brightness for outdoor work. Amber tints enhance contrast in overcast or variable light conditions. Mirror coatings reduce glare in bright outdoor conditions. Check individual product listings for available tint options per model.

Do Skullerz glasses provide UV protection?

Yes. All ANSI Z87.1+ rated polycarbonate lenses block 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation as part of the material properties of polycarbonate — no additional UV coating is required. This includes both clear and tinted Skullerz lenses. Clear polycarbonate blocks UV even though it appears transparent to visible light.

What is the SIXTEN-AFAS and when would I need integrated side shields?

The Ergodyne Skullerz SIXTEN-AFAS (SKU 58210) includes built-in side shields that extend from the frame to block hazards approaching from the sides — flying particles, chemical spatter, and dust that wraparound frames miss. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 allows side shields as a complement to front protection for certain hazard types. The integrated design is less cumbersome than clip-on side shields and stays in place without adjustment.

How do I clean anti-fog lenses without damaging the coating?

Anti-fog coatings are applied to the inside surface of the lens and are sensitive to abrasion and certain solvents. Clean with a soft microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaning solution — avoid paper towels, shirt fabric, or alcohol-based cleaners, which can abrade or dissolve the coating. Do not wipe lenses when dry; use a spray cleaner first to lubricate the surface. Damaged anti-fog coatings cannot be restored — replace the lens or the glasses when the coating is compromised.