Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Salice 006ITA Review


The Salice 006ITA (equipped with PolarFLEX lenses) is a high end model from the ITA series from Italian manufacturer Salice. These cycling sunglasses retail for 110 Euros, and are available in white and black, as well as various lens choices.


Visually these glasses are stunning, the white is very vibrant and the Italian flag pattern is delightfully done (the reason i personally purchased this pair).


The glasses are lightweight, not at light as some glasses i have owned before, but we all know it's the fit that matters. I personally was very impressed with the way they fit me, it's like they are not there. The PolarFLEX lens is a plus, definitely THE best lens I've ever had on a pair of sport sunglasses. When riding at higher speeds they feel sturdy, the rubber inserts on the handles are very comfortable and don't dig into your skin even after several hours on the saddle.

I purchased this pair from M2Bike in Gessate, Italy. There is one retailer in the US that is listed on the Salice website.
Even the case is beautiful, it's a little bulky for my taste, but it provides storage for the extra pair of lenses that come with it. I chose a fog specific pair of lenses because Milan is known for its thick fog, therefore i need to be ready for when I ride in the motherland.




Final Verdict: Overall I am very satisfied with this product. Good to see that you don't have to break the bank for a real high end pair of sunglasses.The finish is beautiful, the lenses are great and easy to replace. The two drawbacks I found are that the case is bulky and there is no carrying pouch/sack for them.

My Score: 9.5/10

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