Cat-Eye Style with the Comfort of Active Eyewear
The Tifosi Stella combines a classic cat-eye shape with the lightweight fit and secure nose pads normally found on Tifosi’s sports sunglasses. It is an easy everyday option for walking, travel, driving and casual outdoor use.
The plant-based Thrive frame has a Small–Medium fit, while hydrophilic nose pads and Tifosi Glide earpieces help keep the glasses comfortable and stable throughout the day.
Choose the Right Lens
- Crystal Champagne with Brown Gradient: A warm-tint lens with a darker upper section and lighter lower section, making it a comfortable option for everyday wear and driving.
- Blue Haze with Sky Blue Mirror: A mirrored lens designed for bright outdoor conditions with a distinctive blue finish.
- Java Tortoise with Brown: A warm, contrast-enhancing lens for general daylight use.
Choose Brown Gradient if you prefer a softer change in tint from the top to the bottom of the lens. The standard Brown lens provides a consistent warm view, while Sky Blue Mirror is the bolder option for brighter conditions.
Everyday Cat-Eye Shape
The Stella has a subtle cat-eye profile that gives it a more distinctive look than a conventional lifestyle frame without becoming overly large or exaggerated.
Its Small–Medium fit is best suited to smaller and medium faces. The fixed nosepiece provides a clean appearance, although it does not offer the same adjustment as Tifosi’s dedicated performance frames.
Lightweight and Secure
The Thrive frame is made from a lightweight plant-based material designed to provide everyday durability without feeling heavy on your face.
Hydrophilic rubber nose pads become grippier as you perspire, helping the glasses remain stable during walks and other active use. Tifosi Glide earpieces slide on smoothly and provide a comfortable, low-bounce fit without catching your hair.
At approximately 25g, the Stella should remain comfortable through longer days without excessive pressure around the nose or temples.
Polycarbonate Lens Protection
The shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses provide full UVA and UVB protection. They are suitable for everyday outdoor wear but do not wrap as closely around the sides as dedicated cycling glasses.
If you want maximum protection from side winds, insects or trail debris, we recommend choosing one of Tifosi’s more curved cycling frames.
The lenses are durable but should still be treated carefully. Rinse away dust and grit before cleaning them with the supplied microfibre bag.
Key Features
- Lightweight cat-eye lifestyle sunglasses
- Small–Medium fit
- Plant-based Thrive frame
- Hydrophilic nose pads increase grip as you perspire
- Tifosi Glide earpieces provide a smooth, low-bounce fit
- Shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses
- Full UVA and UVB protection
- Brown, Brown Gradient and mirrored lens options
- Approximately 25g
- Microfibre cleaning bag included
Who Is the Tifosi Stella For?
The Stella suits anyone wanting a smaller cat-eye frame that feels light and secure enough for an active day. It works well for walking, travel, driving, running errands and relaxed outdoor use.
It is best treated as active lifestyle eyewear rather than a dedicated high-coverage cycling sunglass.
Our Thoughts
The Stella is a good choice if you want something less technical-looking than a conventional sports frame but still appreciate a secure nosepiece and lightweight construction. It is easy to wear away from sport and the cat-eye shape gives it a little more character than the standard Swank.
Fit is the main detail to check. Tifosi rates the Stella as Small–Medium, but the shape may still feel broad on particularly narrow faces. Trying it on is worthwhile if you are unsure.
For lens choice, we would pick Brown Gradient for driving and general everyday wear, Brown for a consistent warm tint or Sky Blue Mirror for brighter conditions and a more colourful finish.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
- Help choosing the right Tifosi frame and lens
- Advice on eyewear fit and intended use
- Independent Christchurch bike shop
- Nationwide New Zealand delivery
- Ongoing support from our Christchurch team
Specifications
- Brand: Tifosi Optics
- Model: Stella
- Frame type: Cat-eye full frame
- Frame material: Plant-based Thrive
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- Lens protection: Shatter-resistant
- UV protection: Full UVA and UVB
- Nose pads: Hydrophilic rubber
- Earpiece technology: Tifosi Glide
- Fit: Small–Medium
- Weight: Approximately 25g
- Included accessory: Microfibre cleaning bag
- Intended use: Walking, travel, driving and everyday outdoor wear