Bolle Tracker Safety Glasses — ANSI Z87.1+ PLATINUM Anti-Fog Wraparound
EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Bolle Tracker, the premium European wraparound with dual-surface PLATINUM anti-fog. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Bolle ...
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Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Bolle specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Bolle Tracker is a wraparound safety glass rated ANSI Z87.1+ with Bolle's PLATINUM anti-fog coating, designed for demanding industrial environments where fog resistance and lens durability are the priorities. The PLATINUM coating is applied to both inner and outer lens surfaces for premium fog control, in a soft TPR/nylon frame that conforms to a range of face shapes. Manufactured in Europe, it carries EN166 certification alongside ANSI Z87.1+, in Clear, Smoke, Yellow, Twilight, and an IR Shade 5 welding-observation lens.
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Why the Bolle Tracker leads on fog resistance
When fogging is the recurring problem — humid lines, cold-to-warm transitions, heavy exertion — a single-side anti-fog coating only goes so far. The Tracker answers with Bolle's PLATINUM treatment on both faces of the lens, so it resists fog far longer, on a soft conforming frame that fits a range of faces. Add dual ANSI and EN166 certification and it's the premium pick for the toughest fog conditions across US and European sites. Our full Bolle Tracker review rates it 4.6/5, and the anti-fog guide explains how dual-surface coatings differ.
Safety first: the Tracker is impact-and-debris protection, not a sealed goggle — it is not rated against a chemical splash hazard, fine airborne dust, or vapor, which require sealed goggles or a face shield per your hazard assessment. Its IR Shade 5 variant is for gas-cutting and welding observation only, never a substitute for a welding helmet during arc welding. Choose eyewear against measured hazards with the when-do-you-need-safety-glasses guide.
What the listing documents
From the published specs: ANSI Z87.1+ and EN166 dual certification; a wraparound polycarbonate lens in a soft TPR/nylon conforming frame; PLATINUM anti-fog on both inner and outer surfaces; five lenses — Clear, Smoke, Yellow, Twilight, and IR Shade 5; European-made; base model 40085. As bolle safety glasses go, the Tracker is the fog-killer — a genuine platinum anti fog safety glasses build and a true wraparound safety glasses for demanding conditions.
Choosing your Tracker variant
Match the lens to the task, with anti-fog on every standard tint: Clear from the clear-lens collection for indoor and humid work, Smoke for outdoor glare, and Yellow or Twilight for low-light contrast. The clear-vs-smoke lens guide settles the outdoor call, and since anti-fog is the point, the anti-fog guide and anti-fog collection compare it against other fog-fighting options. For shifting light an indoor/outdoor lens is the versatile partner tint, and the IR Shade 5 variant sits in the welding safety glasses collection for gas-process observation.
Where the Tracker sits, and other options
The Tracker is Bolle's premium anti-fog wraparound; the Bolle Rush is the multi-configuration frame with ballistic and foam-lined options, and the Bolle Contour is the slim lower-profile version with the same PLATINUM coating. For other brands' anti-fog leaders, the best safety glasses 2026 roundup compares them, and the eye protection collection covers the full category.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The premium fog control suits humid, high-exertion, and cross-standard facilities — the construction, manufacturing, and mechanics guides rank frames by task, and smaller-faced wearers should check the small-face guide and women's fit guide. Where the hazard exceeds impact — splash, dust, vapor — step to a sealed goggle from the safety goggles collection. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Reading the Z87 marking, and what it does not cover
Protective eyewear in the US is built to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, and OSHA 1910.133 requires eye protection that meets it. The marking on the frame is the specification, and the important distinction is a single character: Z87 is basic impact, Z87+ is high impact — tested with a quarter-inch steel ball at 150 ft/s for spectacles. If the work throws anything, Z87+ is the line.
The suffixes narrow it further: D3 is splash and droplet, D4 dust, D5 fine dust. These matter because a spectacle cannot earn D3 — droplet protection needs a sealed goggle. Safety glasses are impact protection, not chemical splash protection, however wraparound the lens looks, and substituting one for the other is a common and consequential error.
A face shield is also secondary protection under 1910.133: it is worn over primary eye protection, never instead of it. And tint is not shade — a dark lens without a stated IR/UV shade number offers no rated protection against radiant energy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bolle Tracker?
A wraparound safety glass rated ANSI Z87.1+ with Bolle's PLATINUM anti-fog coating on both lens surfaces, for demanding industrial work where fog resistance and durability matter. It has a soft TPR/nylon frame that conforms to a range of faces, carries EN166 certification alongside ANSI Z87.1+, and comes in five lenses.
What is PLATINUM anti-fog?
Bolle's premium permanent anti-fog treatment, applied to both the inner and outer lens surfaces rather than a single-side wash-off coating, so it resists fogging longer in humid, high-exertion, and temperature-transition work.
Is it ANSI Z87.1+ rated?
Yes - the Tracker carries the ANSI Z87.1+ high-impact rating (the '+' marks passing the high-velocity and high-mass impact tests) and also meets European EN166, so it satisfies both US and European requirements for most industrial eye hazards.
Can I use the IR Shade 5 variant for arc welding?
No - the IR Shade 5 lens is for lower-radiation gas cutting and welding observation, not arc welding (MIG/TIG/stick), which requires a welding helmet with a much darker shade. Match any shade to the process using an OSHA/ANSI shade chart.
What tints does the Tracker come in?
Clear, Smoke, Yellow, and Twilight anti-fog lenses, plus the IR Shade 5 welding-observation lens. Clear indoors, Smoke outdoors, Yellow and Twilight for low-light contrast, and Shade 5 for gas-process observation.
Does the conforming frame help fit?
Yes - the soft TPR/nylon frame flexes to conform to a range of face shapes, which helps it sit securely and comfortably on different wearers without pressure points.
Is it over-the-glasses (OTG)?
No - the Tracker is not an OTG frame. Prescription-glasses wearers should look at an over-the-glasses model or a sealed OTG goggle for the right application.
Is it enough, or do I need goggles?
The Tracker protects against impact and debris from the front and sides. It does not seal against a chemical splash hazard, fine dust, or vapor - those need sealed goggles or a face shield. Match the eyewear to your hazard assessment.
Why choose the Tracker over a budget anti-fog glass?
When fogging is severe and persistent, the dual-surface PLATINUM coating outlasts a single-side treatment, and the dual US/EU certification suits facilities that need both. It's a premium pick for the toughest fog conditions.
How is it different from the Bolle Contour?
Both use PLATINUM anti-fog; the Tracker is the full wraparound, while the Contour is a slimmer, lower-profile frame. Choose the Tracker for coverage and the welding-shade option, the Contour for a compact profile.
How do I care for the lenses?
Rinse grit before wiping and use a microfiber or lens-safe cloth; harsh cleaners degrade the anti-fog coating. Retire a lens once scratches enter your line of sight - a scratched safety lens no longer protects fully.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
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