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The new Tifosi Sanctum Sunglasses are a superb value pair of lightweight sunglasses made with comfort in mind. They are designed to never pull hair when putting on and off and the nose and ear grips mean they do not have any ‘wobble’ and sit securely on you even when moving round a lot. With a range of lenses and frame color combinations, a virtual try on and parts and spares available you’ll be hard pushed to find anything this good elsewhere for less than $35.

I’ve also tested and reviewed the Tifosi Svago, Sizzle and Swank Sunglasses.

Tifosi Sanctum Sunglasses at a glance…

• LENS TECHNOLOGY ➤ Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with UVA / UVB protection from harmful UV Rays
• ULTRA LIGHT FRAME ➤ Light only 26 grams, THRIVE frame which is a lightweight and durable plant-based material. Features integrated hinge which never pulls hair, hydrophilic nose pads for increased gripping. Tifosi Glide technology allows the frame to slide on comfortably and provide a no-slip fit
• IDEAL FOR ➤ Cycling 🚲, Golf ⛳, Hiking 🥾, Running 👟, Tennis & Pickleball🎾, Lifestyle 😎
• FIT ➤ Medium – Large
• INCLUDED ➤ Microfiber cleaning bag

Defeating the ‘Sunglasses Mafia’

I have strong views (pun) on sunglasses. Almost the entire market is controlled by a ‘Shades Mafia’ called Luxottica who own almost every ‘top’ brand you can think of and deliberately keep prices high and usually dumb down and trash the quality of the brands they ‘acquire’.$150 dollar sunglasses are not 3 times better than $50 dollar sunglasses. The difference is usually whether Luxottica are involved or not. What I love about the two different colors of Sanctum pairs of Tifosi sunglasses I have tested is how much bang for your buck you get compared to high end brands AND the fact that when you inevitably scratch them how low cost it is to replace them.

Polarized Opinions

I’m not a fan of dark sunglasses for the sake of it for running or hiking. I wear sunglasses on trails because polarizing lenses give me a sharper image and they help keep bugs and branches out of my eye. You will also find that polarizing lenses help you see more accurately when driving in the rain. The Sanctum Sunglasses have a few options for lenses in various colors and polarizing and non polarizing. You can choose which option most suits your use. The increased size of the lens area also gives you better sun protection and shielding from bugs and debris.

Comfort

The oversized frames aren’t too heavy and cumbersome and the grips on the nose mean they don’t fall off easily which is great. There are also a wide range of frame color options to go with the wide range of lens options offered. The ‘virtual try on’ is also useful if you are one of those people that worries about how a pair will suit their face.

Verdict

The new Tifosi Sanctum Sunglasses are a superb value pair of lightweight sunglasses made with comfort in mind. They are designed to never pull hair when putting on and off and the nose and ear grips mean they do not have any ‘wobble’ and sit securely on you even when moving round a lot. With a range of lenses and frame color combinations, a virtual try on and parts and spares available you’ll be hard pushed to find anything this good elsewhere for less than $35.

Specs and Features

Frame: Light & Durable Grilamid TR-90
Lens: Smoke – Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with 100% UVA / UVB protection from harmful UV Rays
Features: Hydrophilic rubber nose pads that increase grip the more you sweat, Tifosi Glide technology allows
the frame to slide on comfortably and provide an anti-bounce fit, & an integrated hinge that never pulls hair
Fit: Medium-XL |  Weight: 24G
Included: Microfiber Cleaning Bag

About Tifosi

In 2003, we set out to create an eyewear brand that stood for quality, style, function, and value. With the support and passion of our partners and customers, Tifosi has grown to become a recognized, relevant, and trusted brand in cycling, running, outdoor and golf. We would like to take a moment to thank you, our loyal customers, without whom we could not have succeeded. Thank you for helping to make Tifosi the #1 selling brand of eyewear in specialty cycling stores* and a leader in run and golf markets! We look forward to the future, and as always, we welcome your feedback and input in helping Tifosi to be the best brand of sports optics in the world.– Joe & Elizabeth Earley