Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses

Review by Erin Trail

The Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses are a lightweight sunglasses option, appropriate for active users with smaller faces.

Technical Specs:

• RIG® lens technology: provides superior contrast, minimum color distortion and reduced eye fatigue
• 2.2mm Toric lens with high impact resistance
• Super oleophobic- and hydrophobic coating
• Hard-coating on both sides of the lens for easy cleaning and durability
• 100% UV protection
• Easy lens change: modular construction allows for very quick and easy lens change
• Supreme field of vision
• TR90 Polyamid frame. Durable, fatigue resistant and lightweight
• TPR co-molded soft and grippy inserts on the temples for extra comfort and safety

Detailed Review

I’ve been using the Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses for both running and cycling (road, gravel and mountain).  As a woman with a smaller face, I often find that this style of sunglasses doesn’t play well with hats, helmets, or well, my face. The Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses are described as “regular fit” on the website, but I’ve found them to fit extremely well on my smaller face.

The sunglasses, out of the box, come with a nice zippered hard case for storage and several nose pieces, allowing for a customized fit.

I chose the Aquamarine lens, which is good for light conditions ranging from partly cloudy to bright sun, with a VLT of 12%. For me, I find that this lens is best for partly cloudy conditions.  The lens isn’t super dark, and I prefer a dark lens for full sun.  However, the lens definitely works well on variable light to shaded trails.  I wore these sunglasses on a mountain bike ride in Ohio (yes, Ohio) with very dense tree cover and shade and I had zero issues seeing trail features.  Conversely, I also wore these sunglasses on a super sunny mountain bike ride in Fruita, Colorado (high mountain desert) and was happy with the clarity and level of light transmission.

The Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses feature small vents along the top of the frame, which allows just the right amount of airflow.  My eyes are pretty sensitive to wind and I didn’t have any issues.  The vents also help with keeping the sweating to a minimum in the eye area.

The oleophobic- and hydrophobic coating on the Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses works very well.  I went on plenty of bouncy, technical MTB rides and the sunglasses stayed put.  They also passed the movement test as I bent over to adjust shoelaces, never moving away from my face.

The nose piece and temples are comfortable.  They play well with a variety of running hats and bike helmets.  The temples fit well over my ears, not pinching or feeling heavy.  I was also able to use over-the-ear headphones and not have any fit conflicts with the sunglasses.

Finally, I really appreciate that the Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses have a high impact resistant lens.  While I didn’t specifically test this quality, I do like knowing that if I crash, the lenses will protect my eyes.

Closing Thoughts

The Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Reflect Sunglasses are a lightweight and well designed set of performance sports sunglasses.  With a slightly slimmer fit and grippy contact points, these sunglasses are a perfect choice for active people with smaller faces.

Erin Trail

Trail Boss of Stoke