Specula was founded in 2020, but the idea originated many years before that. The founder had more than ten years of experience in the eyewear industry at the time. We started with a lifestyle collection. First, handmade glasses from a magnificent factory in Italy. Then, hand-stitched leather cases from a renowned factory in Norway. Simultaneously, we launched our first sports models: Eirik, Håkon, Thor, Roald, and Eiriksson. This was the beginning. All these models have since been further developed, year after year, detail by detail. Improvements that were not strictly necessary – but which are in our DNA. We always strive for a better product.
At Specula, you get quality products that outperform the major international brands in the same industry. We deliver the highest value for money – premium sports glasses with top-level performance and design, at fair prices. And perhaps most importantly: It's Norwegian. It's authentic. It's passion.
Tested in extreme conditions
At Specula, we go to great lengths to develop products that can withstand the toughest conditions. Before we launched the Eiriksson ski goggles and Eirik sports glasses, they had to pass the ultimate test – an expedition across Greenland with adventurers from the Norwegian Armed Forces. The glasses were only launched after the trip was completed and the products had been approved in practice. This is how it has always been with us: The glasses must prove themselves in reality before they find their way to customers.
The models that define us
Our story began long before the expedition across Greenland. But that journey became a turning point – a reminder that nature always makes the strictest demands. Cold, wind, shifting light, and endless miles of white landscape forced one principle that still defines us: extreme conditions demand maximum quality.
Eiriksson – Tested in Greenland
Eiriksson was launched in 2020/21 after being used on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The frame is the same today, but lenses and details have been improved four times since its inception – always with full backward compatibility. A clear symbol that we build on experience, not discard it.
Roald – built for speed
Roald was created in close collaboration with triathletes and national speed skating team athletes – led by Olympic champion Håvard Holmefjord Lorentzen and triathlon legend Allan Hovda. The goal was clear: the glasses should be the fastest, fog-free, and provide clear vision – and withstand everything. Today, we are relaunching Roald with new, stylish lens colors – and a brand-new lens that is 0.6 mm thinner than the original. Runners and cyclists who demand the best will not find a better pair of glasses.
Hanssen – our go-to multi-sport glasses
Launched in 2021 and already a bestseller. Hanssen has gone through four versions, becoming progressively lighter, better, and more adaptable. From a fixed nose clip and 12 initial variations, to today's version with an adjustable nose, Small and Large sizes, multiple frame colors, and signature lenses. Our ambassador Matz William Jenssen used Hanssen throughout the 2024/25 season – including in the World Championship sprint against the world's elite. When Hanssen performs at the highest level, it's more than good enough for everyone.
A wide selection – the same philosophy
In addition to our key models, we also have timeless classics such as Amundsen and the eternal favourite Ingstad – glasses that are constantly being developed and have become a part of many people's everyday lives. Today, the collection comprises a total of eight models and around 40 variants.
All share the same basic philosophy: to combine quality, function, and design – and to offer premium sports glasses at fair prices.
The Way Forward
We're building stone by stone. New frames, new lenses, new ideas – but always with the same foundation: Our glasses must withstand everything. They must be tested in reality, by the best, and deliver performance and comfort for everyone.
For us, glasses are more than a product. They are a tool to experience the world – clearer, safer, and better.