Tifosi Sanctum SL Sport Sunglasses (Blackout/Smoke Polarized)
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A low-profile shield for the rider or runner who wants glare cut properly, in a frame light enough to disappear on a sweaty, hard-effort day.
Overview
The Sanctum SL is Tifosi's streamlined take on its Sanctum shield shape - a smaller, lighter version built for people who want full shield coverage without the bulk. The all-black Blackout colorway keeps the styling minimal while still delivering the oversized coverage the Sanctum line is known for.
This version is built around a polarized Smoke lens, which cuts horizontal glare off road surfaces and water in addition to just dimming overall brightness - genuinely useful on bright asphalt or near reservoirs and canals. The frame is Tifosi's Thrive material, a bio-based, plant-derived construction, paired with a polycarbonate lens that's shatterproof and optically decentered to reduce distortion at the edges. The half-frame shield design leaves the lower lens edge open for a wider field of view.
It's suited to runners and cyclists who put in long, high-output sessions in direct sun and want the glare genuinely cut, not just darkened, without a frame heavy enough to notice by the second hour.
Why You'll Like It
Real glare control
The polarized Smoke lens cuts reflected glare off road and water, not just overall brightness, which matters on bright tarmac or near open water.
Built from a bio-based frame
The Thrive frame material is plant-based rather than standard petroleum plastic, without giving up the durability of a typical sport frame.
Distortion-reduced optics
The polycarbonate lens is optically decentered, which keeps the view clear and undistorted even toward the edges of the shield.
No-slip, no-bounce fit
Rubber nose pads and Tifosi's Glide hinge system are built to stop the glasses sliding or bouncing as you sweat through a hard run or ride.
Big, uninterrupted coverage
The half-frame shield shape gives oversized coverage with a frameless lower edge, for a wide field of view without a heavy-looking frame.
Who Is It For?
This is a strong fit for runners and road cyclists training through direct midday sun who need glare properly cut, not just dimmed - useful on India's bright, high-UV days where a standard tinted lens can still leave you squinting off wet or reflective road surfaces.
It also suits anyone who wants one all-purpose black pair that works equally well for an early running session and an afternoon ride, without switching glasses between activities.
Good to Know
Clean the lens with the included microfiber bag to avoid scratching the polarized coating. The nose pads are designed to grip more, not less, as they pick up sweat, so don't expect to need to readjust mid-session. Store the glasses in the pouch when not in use to keep the lens surface protected.
Technical Specifications
- Frame Material: Thrive (bio-based, plant-derived)
- Lens Material: Polycarbonate
- Lens Type: Polarized Smoke
- Frame Type: Half Frame
- Prescription Compatible: No - fixed lens, no Rx insert listed for this model
- In the Box: Microfiber cleaning bag
- Size and Fit: Medium to large face size; 15mm bridge width, 135mm temple length; approx. 0.9oz / 25g
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Extreme Adventure Sports, Gat No. 399, Milkat, 2289, Nagar Rd, Sai Satyam Park, Wagholi, Lonikand, Pune - 412207, Maharashtra, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Eye Wear
