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Product 2019
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BOLLÉ SHIFTER

FIRST

We tested these Bollé Shifter sunglasses with the Phantom Vermilion Gun lens. Its protection ranges from 1 to 3 in line with classification standards. This lens does not reach protection 4 the ultra-filtering lens, (you need the Phantom Black Gun lens).

The product we tested is therefore suitable for days when you don’t need maximum protection and where you need better detail definition when going in and out of shady areas: in the forest, gloomy days, end of the day, etc.

In all of these cases, the photochromic lens quality is exceptional, and adapts very quickly to any light changes. Ultra-comfortable to wear, they offer superb vision quality: details and panoramic field of vision. The frame doesn’t interfere with the field of vision, just a tiny bit in the lower left and right parts, and nowhere else.

 

What struck us most was the definition. In technical descents, at high speed, alternating in and out of sunlight and shade, the Shifters are particularly reassuring. They wrap around your face perfectly, with no air stream getting through.

That’s not all these sunglasses can do! We greatly appreciated their hydrophobic treatment that allows water droplets to slide off the lens. We had heavy downpours in the spring and we can testify that vision remains crystal clear thanks to this system. Likewise for fogging up, the lens treatment is very effective, and is assisted by discreet ventilation (simple slots above the nose and under the eyes), but effective.

 

The lens has also undergone a special Oleophobic treatment, which limits getting smears on the lens. This has its limits and we advise you to avoid sticking your fingers on the lens and pack the sunglasses safely in their case. Overall these Shifters are quite rustic thanks to genuine solidity.

 

Despite their imposing size, the Bollé Shifters are very comfortable. Hydrophilic rubber is also on the arms. The Bollé Shifter are intended to be paired with the Bollé Furo Mips helmet, that we also tested (https://www.test4outside.com/produit/bolle-furo-mips/). Beyond the classy look, this helmet also provides passages especially for the Bollé Shifter arms to slide into on top of the helmet when you aren’t wearing them.

 

Wearing them for a long time they are comfortable and no pressure points from the arms or nosepiece. The materials are flexible and firm for a secure hold without hurting. Light weight at 33g.

They cost 89 euros with polycarbonate lenses and 149 euros with Phantom lenses.

 

The Bollé Shifter are excellent road cycling glasses. They are extremely comfortable and have superb clarity of vision. Lightweight, very well-designed, comfortable, they deserve the Test4outside.com FIRST Award.

"The Bollé Shifter are excellent road cycling glasses. They are extremely comfortable and have superb clarity of vision. Lightweight, very well-designed, comfortable, they deserve the Test4outside.com FIRST Award."

Rating

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • FACE FIT
    8
  • HEAD GRIP
    7
  • PROTECTION
    7
  • ANTI-FOG
    9
  • DURABILITY
    8
  • CASE QUALITY
    7

Price : 149

Weight

33

Overall Rating

7.67

LONG TERM TEST

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