Sunglasses Category Overview
The Sunglasses category, identified by ID 178, is a specific leaf node within the Apparel & Accessories branch of the Google Product Taxonomy. It is situated at the third level of the hierarchy, directly under the Clothing Accessories parent category.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is designated for eyewear designed to protect the eyes from sunlight or provide aesthetic appeal. Examples from the US market include various aviator frames, polarized sports glasses, photochromic lenses, and designer fashion eyewear. These items must be dedicated primarily to light protection or style rather than corrective medical vision, though functional features like polarization or lightweight frames are common characteristics of items mapped to this node.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place items that are not intended for sun protection here. Accessories like neckties, scarves, shawls, belts, or hats belong in their own respective neighboring categories within the Clothing Accessories parent. Similarly, items such as cufflinks, tie clips, or decorative fans should be categorized according to their specific taxonomy paths rather than under eyewear.
Feed Implementation
To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 178 or the full path: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses. Remember that this category is optional but recommended; since this is an apparel item, you should typically provide the color, size, gender, and age_group attributes to ensure your product listings are correctly processed by Google Merchant Center.