Rudy Project Fotonyk Black Matte Glasses

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Rudy Project says: "Two years of intense research with the world's top athletes and countless hours of design have culminated in Rudy Project's latest performance sunglasses: the Fotonyk cutting-edge features, superior comfort, and breathtaking design have been seamlessly merged together into one masterpiece.

"The Fotonyk contains a multitude of technologies, but the most distinctive feature is the new 'Bumpers' system. Crafted from a soft and resilient polymer, the bumpers offer enhanced protection to the face during falls or impacts, all while offering a customizable and unique look. Independently mounted on the frame and secured with a smart lock system, the bumpers can be removed to create a half-rim lens with an unobstructed view. Bumpers are available in a array of colors, and are interchangeable for individual style.

"The Fotonyk boasts an ultra-light yet robust design, which features air channels strategically placed at the top of the lens where heat accumulates during activity. Building upon Rudy Project's award-winning 'Vent Controller' system, users can easily manage the internal airflow with a single click up or down of the lens, bringing their comfort experience to a whole new level. Air circulates in and out through large vents inside the temples, which ensures reduced aerodynamic drag and optimized fog control. These frames additionally feature the new Ergonose X, allowing the user to adjust the nosepiece for any face shape."

I found the Fotonyks to be excellent riding glasses whatever the weather or light level.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Features and technologies

Adjustable nose piece

Adjustable nose pieces are outstandingly comfortable and offer an exceptional fit for any shape of face. This system can also be used to adjust the glasses' height and their distance from the face to prevent misting.

Grilamid frame

Rudy Project uses Grilamid®, a shock-resistant, hypoallergenic, high-quality, light thermoplastic for its stability, flexibility and durability.

Bumpers

The bumpers are colorful rubber inserts conceived to maximize your safety in the event of crush or knocks. Plus, the Bumpers are integrated with the easy-to-open frame Vent Controller to prevent fogging and ensure perfect ventilation. The bumpers are available in different colors, what better opportunity to customize your own sunglasses!

Safety project

Our products are designed for sport, incorporate state-of-the-art technology and ensure a matchless fit.

We are committed to providing superior safety through integrated hinges and soft, thermoplastic elastomers which prevent injuries in the event of falls or collisions.

Vent Controller

No more misting, only crystal-clear vision. Our registered Vent Controller™ controls lens entry points airflow to reduce thermal shock and prevent misting, thus ensuring perfect vision and comfortable ventilation.

Quick change

A superior optics solution for weather management.

The registered Quick Change™ interchangeable lenses system makes it easy and quick to switch lenses to suit any light conditions.

ImpactX 2

Unbreakable photochromic optics

ImpactX™ lenses are guaranteed unbreakable for life. The molecular semi-rigid properties are developped exclusively for Rudy Project and ensure the physical protection of your eyes against impacts, chemical and athmospheric agents; but because they are semi-rigid they will also minimize injuries during impact of fall. Unlike most photochromic standard lenses, ImpactX® lenses are fused in the mass of the polymer itself with a complex manufacturing process, making it more resistant and clearly optically superior to most competitors.

+25% Photochromic speed.

+60% Photochromic range.

-20% Sensibility to temperature.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

They offer great coverage, venting and clarity.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The rubber bumpers add to the comfort.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

The lens change from light to dark isn't the quickest.

Use this box to explain your score

These are the only glasses I've used for the last two months, with many rides spanning daylight into darkness. They are comfortable, light and with great optics. I'd say they are only let down by that slow photochromic transition from dark to light when riding from sunlight to shade and back again.