Lightweight Coverage for Sport and Everyday Use.
The Tifosi Sanctum SL combines the broad coverage of a shield lens with a lightweight half-frame design. It is made for running, cycling, golf, pickleball and other outdoor activities, while its relaxed styling also works well away from sport.
At approximately 27g, the Sanctum SL feels light despite its generous coverage. Hydrophilic nose pads help keep it secure as you perspire, while Tifosi Glide technology provides a smooth, comfortable fit with minimal bounce during movement.
Half-Frame Shield Design
The open lower edge provides a clear field of view and reduces the enclosed feeling that can come with a full-frame shield. This is useful when looking down at the road, following a ball or checking your footing while running.
The large lens provides useful protection from sunlight, wind and light debris. It offers more coverage than conventional lifestyle sunglasses without looking as technical as many dedicated cycling frames.
Plant-Based Thrive Frame
The Thrive frame is made from a lightweight plant-based material derived partly from castor bean oil. It provides the flexibility and durability needed for regular active use while reducing reliance on conventional petroleum-based materials.
An integrated hinge helps the arms slide on smoothly without catching your hair. The Medium–Large fit is best suited to medium and larger faces.
Secure Fit During Activity
Hydrophilic rubber nose pads become grippier as they get wet, helping the glasses stay in place when you are running, riding or playing sport. Tifosi Glide technology also supports a comfortable, low-bounce fit.
The fixed nosepiece does not provide the same adjustment as some of Tifosi’s more technical cycling frames, so riders with particularly narrow faces may be better suited to a smaller model.
Polycarbonate Lens Protection
The shatterproof polycarbonate lens provides full UVA and UVB protection. Lens tint, mirror finish and light transmission depend on the selected variant, so check the frame and lens combination carefully before ordering.
Key Features
- Lightweight half-frame shield sunglasses
- Broad coverage with an open lower edge
- Plant-based Thrive frame
- Hydrophilic rubber nose pads increase grip when wet
- Tifosi Glide technology supports a secure, low-bounce fit
- Integrated hinge helps prevent hair pulling
- Shatterproof polycarbonate lens
- Full UVA and UVB protection
- Medium–Large fit
- Approximately 27g
- Microfibre cleaning bag included
Who Is the Tifosi Sanctum SL For?
The Sanctum SL suits runners, cyclists and other active users who want more coverage than conventional sunglasses without moving to a full racing-style frame. It is also well suited to golf, pickleball, walking, beach sports and everyday outdoor use.
Riders wanting maximum side protection, adjustable nose and ear pieces or interchangeable lenses may prefer one of Tifosi’s dedicated cycling models.
Our Thoughts
The Sanctum SL sits nicely between lifestyle sunglasses and dedicated sports eyewear. It is light enough for longer training sessions, provides plenty of frontal coverage and still looks natural when worn around town.
Specifications
- Brand: Tifosi Optics
- Model: Sanctum SL
- Frame type: Half-frame shield
- Frame material: Plant-based Thrive
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- UV protection: Full UVA and UVB
- Fit: Medium–Large
- Overall width: 142mm
- Lens width: 131.5mm
- Lens height: 49.4mm
- Bridge width: 15mm
- Temple length: 135mm
- Base curve: 4
- Weight: Approximately 27g
- Included: Microfibre cleaning bag