Product Review: Tifosi Strikes a Pose

Tifosi Duro Sunglasses

Extra durable sports sunglasses with interchangeable lenses designed for cycling and running

Cost: $60

I’m a sucker for new sunglasses, I love looking through immaculate lenses and I love the fresh look a new pair can give my old cycling kit. The Tifosi Duro doesn’t disappoint in either optical clarity or style. My Duros came with three lenses; my favorite is Smoke with Red Glare Guard. The Tifosi Glare Guard really worked, my eyes felt rested but at the same time colors and detail remained sharp. I dislike using glasses that are so dark that I’m not experiencing the beautiful colors of Hawaii, and if anything the lenses enhanced the view. For mountain bikers the Duro worked well in dappled light and alternating light/shadow conditions.

The Duro also has a lot of style and attitude, these are glasses that will make you look faster. I tested the Crystal Clear, but the Duro is also available in Neon Green and Gloss Black

Pros:

3 excellent lenses
Lightweight and durable design
Almost (but not completely) fog free
Great style
Exceptional value for the money

Cons:

Not for you if you dislike seeing the sunglass frame in your peripheral vision

Rating: 5

Tifosi Podium XC Sunglasses

Classic frameless sports sunglasses with interchangeable lenses designed for cycling and running

Cost: $80

Podium XCs are Tifosi’s bestselling classic rimless sunglass style. They are light weight and there is no frame edge in your peripheral vision. As with their other glasses, the Podium XCs come with excellent lenses that cut glare while enhancing color and clarity. Fit is extremely good; you will forget these glasses are on your face. I tested the Crystal Blue with the Clarion Blue mirrored lenses but the Podium XCs also come in Matte Black and White/Gunmetal. Unfortunately this review was too early to see a sample of their new lens colors: Clarion Mirror Green and Mirror Yellow, available starting in June. I expect to see a lot of both mirror green and yellow at triathlons the rest of the summer: these colors are hot!

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