Tifosi Slip Sunglasses

These things (High Speed Red) and I have a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, Tifosi's light transmission and darkening specifications are, as far as I can tell, complete fabrications. They have a VLT of around 50% when using a luxmeter. I can put these lenses over the sensor at 3,000 lux and it is around 1500 lux to start with, and the best figure I get is 40% transmission (e. 60% of light is blocked by the lenses). Tifosi claims 35% at lightest and 15% at darkest. Completely untrue. And, even straight out of the case, I can't tell if these things ever dim or darken in the light. They always appear to be relatively clear (if red-colored). tinted). br>br>However, the high-speed red color does a good job of sharpening things up. They aren't polarized (which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you're doing), but the red color rejects blue light well and acts similarly to polarized lenses in that regard, albeit without the amusing optical effects. In addition, there is the all-encompassing Despite the fact that it appears to be from a supermarket, the frame is made of plastic. Cheap sunglasses are actually very durable and supple, and they stick to your head like glue. They don't feel as if they're squeezing your head. br>br>However, because of the easy plastic construction, which includes the lenses, the lenses are easily scratched if you even look at them menacingly. I've tried to treat these like a $500 pair of glasses, keeping them in the case when they're not on my head, and they're still working fine. In less than a month, scratches are hidden. I despise having to clean them because I'm afraid of scratching them. This is my newest pair (I did say I loved them), as the first has recently become a damaged mess. But I'm aware that these are effectively an annual sunglasses subscription because that's about how long I can keep them before the scratches from normal use and the occasional drop/scrape against the car dash make them a pain to look through once more. Replacement lenses should be less expensive, in my opinion. It currently costs $10 more to simply re-order. Rather than just buying a new lens, consider purchasing the entire set, which includes the frame, case, bag, and wipe. It seems counterintuitive to design a product to accept interchangeable lenses and then charge nearly twice as much for the lenses. br>br>Overall, if you want polarized-light lenses, you'll have to pay nearly twice as much for them. br>br> if you don't mind everything being tinted (or if you're a fan of the old "blue-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gray-gra If you can treat them like royalty (hence the "blocker" lens fad), these could be a good choice. If you're only looking for photochromic sunglasses or if you don't treat your sunglasses well, you might want to look elsewhere. Even if these don't perform as well as the Oakleys, I can still get four of these for less than the price of one pair of Oakleys.

Matteo CARTWRIGHT

| Jun 16, 2021

a selection of sports glasses These were primarily purchased for cycling at night and at dawn and dusk. For daytime hours, I wear my regular sunglasses; however, in summary, these are a great value for decent quality glasses that you can use for sports without worrying too much about (as I would with a $200 pair of Oakleys). They have a hard case and a soft microfiber pouch, which I like. I don't wear either for everyday sunglasses, but I do for my cycling glasses, which are constantly tossed around in my gym bags. br>br>Build Qualitybr>They're not as well-made as a $200 pair of spectacles, but they're also not as cheap as $5 swap meet junk. The plastic frame flexes, which I think is a plus for sport glasses. The hinges are decent but not robust, and the hinges are decent but not robust. I usually dress in a mid-length skirt. sunglasses from the range (e. g. , SunCloud) and these seem to be in the same ballpark, albeit a little flimsier; Despite the fact that I've never had a pair of open-toed shoes before, interchangeable frame- If you've ever worn lens glasses, you'll notice that they're a little more flimsy due to the design. br>br>Lensesbr>The lenses are merely adequate. That isn't to say they aren't good, but I doubt they'll last long. Plastic is all there is. I got a set of clear, orange, and brown lenses, and it turns out that the orange lenses, despite being a little darker than the clear, work well for night riding. br>br>As others have mentioned, removing the lens for the first time is extremely difficult, and I ended up doing something slightly different than the directions. I pinched at the nose as instructed, but instead of going over the nose, I grabbed the lens in the middle of one of the eyes and separated it from the frame there first. Once you've removed the lens, the process becomes much easier. br>br>Sizingbr>I tried a pair of Tifosi Tyrants at first, but they were far too small for my head. The Slip is 10mm wider, according to the Tifosi website, so I tried it. It's a lot bigger than the Tyrant, in my opinion. I have a medium to slightly large male head, and these fit perfectly. The arms don't press against my ears, so these glasses should be able to accommodate a fairly large head. When I'm riding, I don't even notice I'm wearing them. br>br>Cyclingbr>With a helmet on, the glasses are very easy to put on and take off, but they stay in place when worn. The lenses fit my face perfectly and are wide enough to keep out dust and other debris while riding through the countryside - Despite this, they have enough venting that they haven't fogged up on me. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> br>After a few months of use, I have a few observations. The first is that after a few weeks, one of the nose pads fell off and I misplaced it. Replacement pads are available from Tifosi, and they recommend using superglue to install them. It appears that they are aware of how simple it is for them to pop out - It would have been nice if they had taken their own advice and installed them with glue from the start. I'm downgrading to 4/5 stars, but I'm still very pleased with them. They're very comfortable, and I now wear them whenever I ride my bike, not just when it's dark enough to see through the clear lenses.

Nala Hayes

| Jan 21, 2021

yet. Today/tonight, I rode in these for the first time, and they were fantastic. The AC Red tint was ideal for dusk, while the clear tint was ideal for the ride back in the dim light. I haven't tried the dark smoke yet, but I think it'll work well in direct sunlight. br>br>As some other reviews have mentioned, changing the lens is a pain - FIRST AND FOREMOST! For about 5 minutes, I struggled to remove the first lens. But once that one was released, I was able to easily remove and replace the lenses. Simply place your fingers where the instructions say and PULL when you first get them. At a quick rest stop along the ride, I was able to remove the lenses from my jersey, change them, clean them, and reassemble everything in under a minute. When changing lenses, you'll get fingerprints on them, so bring a lens cloth with you, like I did. br>br>I was considering a more expensive pair, but it only came with a pouch for one extra set of lenses. I like that both of the extra lenses have their own pouch. It fit into my jersey pocket in the middle of my back. When I'm not wearing the glasses, I'll keep them in the larger carrying case for storage and transportation. br>br>The lenses aren't quite as optically correct as the much more expensive pair, but I think they'll suffice for my needs. I'd want a better lens if I was looking for a sail plane in the sky. However, for cycling, these are all I require. br>br>Believe it or not, I could actually feel the air coming through the lens's small vent hole at the top. But it didn't bother me in the least. I almost forgot about it once I had experienced it. These are lightweight and extremely comfortable. br>br> I'd strongly advise you to use them.

Grant Eaton

| Apr 21, 2021