Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Parts Unknown
I love the style and performance of these. They have served me well just about every day for the better part of a year both on bike and off. But after losing both sets of nose pieces during normal use, and with Rapha being currently out of replacements, they’ve lost their mojo. Flawless performance has given way to slippage and irritation.
Date published: 2021-10-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Snash from
Asian fit
It comes with 2 noes pads to support the different face shape. I'm so happy the second nose pad gives more support so the frame doesn't sit on my cheeks. But somehow the glasses doesn't give a premium look.
Date published: 2021-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Simon in London from
Unbeatable value
I’d previously worn polarized Ray Bans when I’d cycled, and these have blown them clean out of the water.
Great clarity and - unlike most cycling glasses - they don’t look out of place when you’re off your bike either.
Perfect
Date published: 2021-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Raydow from
Turn heads when off the bike as well as on
Every now and again a product arrives on that you just love and cannot find any fault with. This is one of those products. Elegant, stylish and a design classic. I bought the white/pink (which aren't really pink) ones on sale for about €55 which was a steal. Will def buy a different colour if they go on sale again. Re sizing, I have a 59cm noggin and the shades are a perfect fit. I actually bought these as a day to day pair of sunglasses for about the town but will definitely throw them on for more relaxed bike rides over the summer as well.
Date published: 2022-03-07
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Simon JWM from
Better options available
Nice design, but poor quality lenses. Multiple scratches on the lenses within a couple of weeks normal use. I have 3.other pairs of sunglasses that I have had for much longer that are still in perfect condition. Shame could have been a great product but poor quality materials used.
Date published: 2022-09-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ginger Diesel from
Lightweight, clear and cool AF
These are lightweight, crystal clear and work well in a casual setting or function riding. I have worn them commuting and vacationing. I recently wore them during the festive 500 on several 50+ miles rides. No issues at all. I also used them doing mountain biking on technical single track and on several tree covered lines at a lift served downhill park.
These are an excellent product in a long line of previous excellent products from Rapha. Nice alternative to the purposeful Oakley or the classic RayBans (I have both). Definitely a must have for cyclists.
Date published: 2022-01-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MasterWood117 from
Superb quality
These are superb quality, slightly smaller than Oakley Holbrook and Sungod Renegades. Like the Holbrooks, they curve ever so slightly round at the temples. Clear/smoked frame and rose lens (look more purple than pink) are great and overall look and feel like they would cost north of £200.
I bought more for off the bike than on but could use for cycling no problem.
I own several Oakleys and some Koo glasses; these are superior quality by far against impressive glasses in my collection.
Thoroughly recommended.
Date published: 2024-06-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ief mathias from
good, with a few caveats
Good sunglasses! Feel like quality. Do the job, and do the job good.
However, the tint might be a bit TOO pink for some. Also, the text says ''Contrast-enhancing lens technology helps identify hazards and adapt to changes in terrain and light conditions''. This makes it sound like they are photochromic glasses, which they are not, they don't ''adapt' . Just a word of warning to potential buyers!
Date published: 2024-08-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Reasonable glasses, poor experience
Glasses are pretty good but so poorly packaged and come in a cheap cloth sack. This is the 3rd pair of glasses I have bought from Rapha and the others came with a tin box and a leather case. The quality of these glasses is not quite as good and the "extras" are all gone but an even higher price. So it feels like Rapha squeezing all profit they can. Receiving products from Rapha used to be an experience and not it's not as good as Amazon. The glasses, as I say are alright.
Date published: 2024-07-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
retrojack from
excellent pair of shades
A quality set of sunglasses with great fit and extremely comfortable in use. Incredibly stylish with a distinctive appearance. Great light control in a range of different conditions. Would have given 5 stars but unfortunately they don't come with the excellent padded leather pouch of the original version.
Date published: 2021-03-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dvorah from
Super lightweight and super cool
I absolutely love these glasses. They are lightweight and they truly do not fog up. Two minor issues: difficult to clean, and because the temples (arms) are straight with no curve around the ear, they tend to pop up and down on my face when I wear a hat (but they work perfectly when I wear a helmet). I also would have appreciated (for the price) if an actual protective case were included, rather than a cardboard box. Who carries their sunglasses in a cardboard box?
Date published: 2021-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mitchellbikes from
Awesome Sunnies
These glasses are excellent. I primarily use them for casual wear, but have also worn them on the bike for easy rides.
The lens quality is outstanding, and the overall quality of the frame is great. They’re light weight, while also feeling substantial enough to feel present when you’re wearing them.
I would not suggest riding them on a high tempo ride, because the field of vision when in the drops isn’t great. But, this really isn’t what these glasses are made for.
For everyday sunglasses, and casual riding these glasses are perfect.
Highly recommend.
Date published: 2024-06-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
MvanL from
Really nice
These are really nice glasses, well made and look great, light weight too. I bought them to wear off the bike so cant speak for them as cycling glasses. The only downside I have is that they are mirrored, I wouldn't have bought them if I had read the description properly. And that due to them being mirrored, the lens marks very easily, finger prints etc basically if anything touches them it leaves a mark. Sit them on your head? Any hair product leaves a mark...So thats pretty annoying and means you really need to carry the protective soft case and clean them regularly. Which is annoying. If these were not mirrored they would be better than any pair or Ray Bans Ive owned. They are really great glasses except for the mirrored lens.
Date published: 2023-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jo K from
Excellent
Bought as present for partner, he was really happy with these sunglasses. Would recommend, arrived really quickly too.
Date published: 2021-07-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marcin S from
perfect lenses
perfect for a bike, car and everyday experience :)
Date published: 2021-07-10
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Simon2 from
Great Rose Lens, Bad White Frame.
Reviewing Rose lens/translucent white frame: fantastic lens, really nice for riding, driving and general wear. Great contrast and good colour enhancement where it matters. This colour of frame is not good, however. It creates a very bright and distracting ring around your field of view.
My advice is to get a darker frame with the rose lens.
Date published: 2023-09-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
BC2710 from
Cool Everyday Pair
Runs a bit tight around my wide face shape. Strangely does not look smallish when wearing them. I tried riding with the but the helmet pressed the arms into me temples more creating discomfort. Been using them for everywhere else except biking.
Good quality and wow, made in Italy. Much better than getting Raybans.
Date published: 2022-09-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JimbusG from
Great non cycling looking cycling glasses.
Lightweight and comfy glasses. I wish I’d gone for a more brown tinted lens option as I’m not so keen on a grey black shade but I wanted the frame colour. Just a personal preference. These are a great as I can’t stand wraparound cycling specific glasses, they’re hideous. Using these means I’ve got sunnies for on and off the bike. Only minor gripe would be for them to not have little Rapha logos on the side. I’d prefer them plain looking and less flashy with the logo on the inside of the arms and not visible.
Date published: 2022-05-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Brandon M from
Arrived Broken.
Glasses were very poorly packaged and arrived broken. Now going on three weeks and Rapha customer service has yet to resolve this issue. In years past the customer service was stellar, but now that they sold out to Walmart it’s a joke.
Date published: 2024-06-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
George Ka from
Great all round performer
I had the previous generation Classic Glasses which I loved and was concerned that these would not wrap around as much but these performed floorlessly on long road rides on hot days climbing or fast colder days. No issues with wind in the eyes.
Also great for mountain biking with no condensation issues.
The “slip test” - I had 0 issues with the glasses slipping down my nose but I guess that different for individuals. But this was an issue with the previous generation so this is an improvement.
Clarity was great, and although they’re sunglasses they were good for contrast so no issues there but they felt like they could be a little darker in terms of keeping out the sunlight.
Overall a great general performance set of sunglasses for those that don’t go for the huge “pro” style sunglasses.
Date published: 2024-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
CMcE from
Very Happy
Very stylish and functional. They have a nice shape and fit my narrower head better than most glasses. Stay put nicely when on the bike or running, but also aren’t too ‘sporty’ to wear out and about.
Date published: 2021-07-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dfing from
My new favorite glasses
I love these glasses, maybe the fact that they literally have my looking at the world with rose tinted glasses? Works great on the bike, but transitions effortlessly into other setting too.
Date published: 2021-05-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PPT6 from
Go to glasses for on and off the bike
Of the 300 pairs of glasses I have these are my go too’s. Use them off the bike and ordered another pair for on the bike. Just the best all rounders.
Date published: 2021-07-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alzinhio from
Cool glasses
I like these sunglasses because they're not absolutely massive like most cycling sunglasses seem to be now. They stay put without being too tight.
Date published: 2022-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Classic glasses
I love the colour and especially the lenses. They’re so clear. Great for on and off the bike.
Date published: 2021-03-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RIRI from
Amazing
When I put these on , everything stands out and almost like clear 20/20 vision ! Love it !
Date published: 2021-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Classic sunglasses
Perfect in sunlight and smart looking sunglasses for on or off the bike
Date published: 2024-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
iPotter from
Smart, well designed and comfortable sunglasses.
I previously bought a pair of Rapha Classic sunglasses, but could not have lenses to my prescription fitted, so returned them. This model has less of a curve, which has allowed me to have polarised transition lenses fitted. They are comfortable and though I have only worn them once are comfortable. I much prefer them to the sports sunglasses with prescription inserts I previously wore. I can also wear them off the bike as they look more like 'normal' sunglasses.
Date published: 2023-09-25
Rated 4 out of
5
by
linobean from
Great glasses, could be a bit better lenses
I cycle a lot and have tried many combinations of glasses. These had a good price in the sale and I like a non reflective glass. The rose is fantastic and fits my eyes great. The feeling is high quality, the glass maybe a bit less so, I have a feeling they will scratch soon as all my non-glass glasses do. I wear these casually and riding, they sit fine when riding and also are comfy when out. I wish the lenses were glass or something more durable like my julbos.
Date published: 2023-09-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
ZakB from
Classic minus sunglasses!
Not as good as they were! Bought these as a replacement for my old Rapha Classic riding glasses as I inadvertently sat on them! Although they superficially look similar they are nowhere near as well made as the original. Although both frames are made in Italy, these lack the style, quality and finish of the older glasses. Like many of Rapha’s products there does seem to be increasingly negative trade off between price and quality which is disappointing.
Date published: 2023-08-22