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Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses
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Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses

Item # 753267

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The polarized Dolomite was made to conquer harmful rays of the sun so you can perform at your peak.

  • Polarized Fototec™ lenses automatically adjust tint according to light conditions, darkening in bright light and lighten when there's less light
  • Polarized lenses reduce 99% of visible glare from water, snow, sand and pavement for increased visual acuity and decreased eye strain
  • Lightweight and virtually shatterproof, polycarbonate lenses are 20 times more impact resistant than glass and one-third the weight
  • Grilamid™ TR90 lightweight nylon frames offer a consistent fit and flexibility in all temperatures and are extremely impact resistant
  • Hydrophilic rubber nosepiece and temple ends become tackier when wet for reliable grip during exercise and hot weather
  • Ventilated lens increase airflow to help eliminate fogging
  • Fits medium to large faces

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Item 753267

Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses Specs

Specification

Description

Light transmission12 - 34 percent
UV protection100 percent
Lens materialPolycarbonate
TintSmoke
PolarizedYes
Frame materialGrilamid nylon
Additional lensesNo
Metal hingesNo
GenderUnisex

Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses Customer Reviews

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Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses
 
3.6

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Good protection (6)
  • Rugged construction (5)
  • Stylish (5)
  • Rugged lenses (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (6)
    • Travel (6)
    • Backpacking (3)
    • Biking (3)
    • Camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (6)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    8

    2008

    (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    First Impression

    By NeverSurrender

    from Colorado

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Excellent optics
    • Good Protection
    • Great wind protection
    • Rugged Construction

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Biking
    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking
    • Travel
    • Various light conditions

    Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

    First impression of these sunglasses is very positive. The fit is very accurate (med to lg faces) and are the best fitting sunglasses I own. The polarized lenses work well and the Fototec transition from light to medium to dark also works as advertised. The snugness to my face make them perfect for biking and windy days.

    2 observations of note:

    1. using these during moderate to high-energy activities in colder temperatures has produced slight fogging, even with the built-in vent slits, due to the temp difference between my face and air temp, mostly b/c of the very snug fit. Pulling them slightly away from my face eliminates this.

    2. Tifosi has included their brand name to the left lens at the top, which when tucked up tight to my face is not an issue, but when pulled slightly away, is noticeable and somewhat annoying. This is especially true if you are doing any kind of activity where you have to be looking up with just your eyes as opposed to moving your head to look up.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    15

    2009

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Great lenses but fog up easily

    By LA Bikedude

    from Los Angeles

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Protection
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Easily Scratched

    Best Uses

      Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

      These seemed like the perfect cycling glasses (great lenses, nice fit) until I started breathing hard; then they fogged up horribly and this was in 70 degree weather. When I tried to clean them with my jersey, they scratched. So if you ride, but don't breathe hard, then these are the glasses for you.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      1

      2009

       
      4.0

      Follow-Up Review

      By NeverSurrender

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Protection
      • Rugged Construction
      • Rugged Lenses
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Biking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

        It's been a year and half of use and my original review holds. I did add an adjustment for the fashion component, which amuses me slightly, since that was the farthest from my mind when I bought these. They have held up very well through the Courage Classic bike tour in the CO mountains to every day use in very windy (at times) downtown Denver.

        1. No lens scratching issues;
        2. They are still solid in the temples;
        3. No loose hinge issues.

        Just bought a pair of Tifosi Ventoux glasses, so will be interested to see if they have as solid a performance record as these.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        21

        2009

         
        4.0

        decent all around

        By the yellow dart

        from new england

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Rugged Construction
        • Rugged Lenses
        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Fogging at specific times

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Running
        • Travel

        Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

        These are a great all-around pair of sunglasses, but not necessarily the best option for specific activities (cycling vs running vs casual vs...). I have noticed during high activity or humid weather they tend to fog some, but ONLY when there is no breeze or I stop moving completely. I have never had a problem while air is moving

        They are definitely for a medium-ish face (I wear a around a size 7 hat if that helps), which is what I have. They fit great + don't fall off ever.

        The removable lenses are nice + make cleaning easy, but unfortunately sweat tends to pool at the bottom of the frames making removal of the lenses almost essential.

        I wasn't fully convinced the photochromic actually worked until the other day when I picked them up off the table where the sun was across only half the lens - half of the lens was dark, the other was super light.

        If you do a lot of outdoor activities + only want one pair of universal glasses that function well + don't make you look like an outdoor tool when you wear them on the street - go with these.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        15

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great Glasses!

        By Pops the biker

        from Eastern PA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Protection
        • Rugged Construction
        • Rugged Lenses
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Biking
          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Travel

          Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

          These glasses where designed to be used when moving and as eye protection when moving they are great - snug fit - good wind protection-
          no worries about falling off. I couldn't ask for better.
          I have owned them for over 1 year and wonder about some of the other reviews. They can fog up if you start to sweat but the air movement thru the vents has usually been enough to clear them up if not simply pull them slightly off the snug fit for a couple of seconds and they clear right up. As for being easy to scratch mine still look new and I am fanatical about clean lenses.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          21

          2009

           
          2.0

          Good optics, bad fit, lens pops out

          By pemurph

          from Blaine, MN

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Optics
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Interchangeable lenses
          • Obstructs Peripheral Vision
          • Uncomfortable

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Travel

          Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

          Wore the sunglasses playing golf and softball and the whenever I would put them on the one lens would pop out. I kept making sure I had it snapped back in but when I would put them over my ears on top of my hat it would happen again. I also didn't like the Tifosi logo in the upper left corner of the left lens as it would mess with my vision. I did like the transitional lenses as they worked quite well. I have a medium size head and after wearing for a couple of hours I would have to take them off as the ends were not comfortable on the side of my head.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels too large

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          May

          11

          2009

           
          4.0

          Fit & Focus

          By Sushiman

          from Metro Atlanta, GA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Protection
          • Rugged Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Travel

            Comments about Tifosi Dolomite Polarized Photochromic Sunglasses:

            There are others that have mentioned the fit & it is true--these glasses are the best fitting I have ever had. The frames seem sound. I took them on a trip to Hawaii and kept them on even when lounging in the water. They did not even seem to mind the saltwater and snug enough to stay on my face when I went underwater (briefly). The polarized lenses were great for seeing into the water.

            Now that I am back home --they work well during my bike commute. Over the weekend, I did some yard work and they did fog up a bit--but for the coverage that they provide, I think it is a fair trade--not perfect, but fair.

            The one thing that I needed to get used to was the green tint! Tifosi makes clams that these are a dawn to dusk lense--that too is true. Although green, things are very crisp to the eye.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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