MCR Safety Glasses

Three Decisions. Twenty Models. One MCR Safety Glasses Collection for Every Workplace.

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ High Impact | Polycarbonate Lenses | Five Coating Tiers | OTG Options | From $9.99

The Klondike KD7 is MCR Safety's best-selling model — wide full-coverage frame, the broadest tint selection in the Klondike line, and under $10. For buyers who need serious anti-fog performance, the Swagger SR5 is the specialist choice with welding-observation shade variants and MAX6 anti-fog coating. Three decisions determine the right model: frame series (how much coverage and what aesthetic you need), lens tint (lighting conditions and task), and coating tier (how long and how hard the glasses will work). All twenty models are ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ compliant, polycarbonate, and OSHA-acceptable under 29 CFR 1910.133 and 29 CFR 1926.102.

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Quick Picks — All 20 MCR Safety Glasses Models at a Glance

All 20 models: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | Polycarbonate lens | 99.9% UV400 protection | OSHA-compliant eye protection per 29 CFR 1910.133 / 29 CFR 1926.102.

Decision 1 — Frame Series: How Much Coverage, What Style?

MCR Safety organizes its safety glasses into six series, each targeting a different combination of coverage, aesthetics, and workplace context.

BearKat (BK1, BK2, BK3) — $9.99 — Classic wraparound frames in a mid-size profile. The BK1 leads the series with seven tint options; the BK2 trims down to a sleeker, lower-profile look; the BK3 adds a soft nose bridge for all-day comfort. Best for general industrial, maintenance, and light construction where a full-wrap sporting aesthetic is not required.

Checklite (CL1, CL1N) — $9.99 — Rectangular frame with 4-point ratchet temples — the most classic, compliance-forward look in the MCR line. The CL1 is the standard choice with the widest tint selection; the CL1N narrows the bridge for workers with smaller faces. Ideal for labs, light manufacturing, food processing, and any environment where workers want a traditional glasses silhouette rather than a wraparound sport style.

Swagger (SR1–SR5, UD1) — $9.99–$14.99 — Sport-wrap series with the broadest model range in MCR's lineup. SR1 is the entry model; SR2 adds polarized options; SR3 uses a matte frame; SR4 widens the lens coverage and adds MAX6 anti-fog; SR5 is the anti-fog specialist with Shade 3.0 and 5.0 for welding observation; UD1 is the premium Swagger with a monocular blades lens and MAX36 polarized. Best for outdoor trades, construction, landscaping, and workers who want a sport aesthetic alongside ANSI compliance.

Klondike (KD1, KD3, KD5, KD7, KD7R) — $9.99–$19.99 — Full-coverage frame with aggressive side protection — the go-to series when flying debris is a realistic hazard. The KD7 is MCR's overall best seller; the KD7R adds ratchet-adjust temples; the premium KD1 adds amber lens availability and a broader coating selection. Best for grinding, cutting, roofing, demolition, woodworking, and any application where maximum side coverage matters.

BackDraft & BlackKat ($9.99–$14.99) — Stylish premium options. The BackDraft BD1 ships exclusively in MAX3 or MAX6 coated lenses — no bare polycarbonate option — making it the go-to for workers who want a premium look with built-in scratch or anti-fog protection. The BlackKat BL delivers an all-black sport-slim silhouette at $9.99.

OTG — Over-The-Glasses (OG1, OG2) — $9.99 — The only MCR Safety models designed to wear over prescription eyewear. The Law OG1 uses the Law frame; the Klondike OG2 adds the full Klondike coverage profile and hi-vis frame options. Both available with anti-fog coating only — the anti-fog treatment reduces the condensation hazard that prescription lens wearers face inside the OTG shell.

Decision 2 — Lens Tint: Match the Lighting Condition to the Task

MCR Safety lens tints are encoded in the SKU suffix. The tint affects contrast, glare management, and how much visible light reaches the eye — it does not affect ANSI Z87.1+ impact protection. Choosing the wrong tint degrades visibility without violating compliance. For indoor programs that stock a single SKU, clear (suffix 10) is the correct default.

Decision 3 — Coating: How Long and How Hard Will These Glasses Work?

MCR Safety's coating system spans five tiers from bare polycarbonate to the premium MAX36 polarized combo. The coating does not change the ANSI Z87.1+ rating — it changes how long the lens stays optically clear and how well it manages fogging in temperature-variable environments. For safety managers running a bulk replacement program on a 90-day cycle, standard or Duramass is usually sufficient. For workers who wear the same pair daily in outdoor or high-humidity environments, MAX6 or MAX36 is a better long-term spend than replacing standard lenses every 30 days.

When to Choose OTG Instead: If any worker in your program wears prescription eyeglasses, OTG (over-the-glasses) safety eyewear is the compliant solution — not wearing standard safety glasses over prescriptions. The Law OG1 and Klondike OG2 are specifically designed with a larger shell to accommodate most standard prescription frames. Both are available with anti-fog coating only — the right choice given the condensation risk when warm breath contacts the cooler prescription lens inside.

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