These Color-Changing Sunglasses Are Crushing Traditional Fishing Shades on the Water

Discover how smart color lenses outperform expensive brand sunglasses in spotting fish and supercharging polarization!

Sanofan color-changing photochromic polarized sunglasses

"I can see way more stuff in the water than everyone else that has been on the boat with me wearing their Costas or any other top brand sunglasses."
— Captain Adam Martin of Wicked Voodoo Fishing Charters, Texas, USA

Don’t Waste Money on Flawed Sunglasses

Think about it:

Even in sunny Australia, lighting conditions vary throughout the day.

Not to mention countries like the UK, where the weather can change instantly.


Unfortunately…


Traditional sunglasses are dumb:

  • Yellow, amber, and rose lenses make you squint when the sun comes out.
  • Copper, brown, and gray make you feel like sitting in a cave in low light conditions.

In other words:

You can spend $100, $150, or $200 on fishing sunglasses… only to have them fail every time a cloud passes by.

So let's…


Fix the #1 lens flaw once and for all!  

Want to know how it works?


Let me explain…

From Low light to Full Sunlight

How Smart Fishing Sunglasses Work

Sanofan fishing sunglasses combine the two best colors for fishing into a single lens.


And this is where the magic happens:


Each FluidTint lens contains millions of specialized particles that absorb energy from the sun to change color from amber to copper and back.


This is called a photochromic reaction, and as a result…


The perfect amount of light reaches your eyes at any given time, whether it's low light or sunlight.

FluidTint lenses adapt automatically—on autopilot, eliminating the need for multiple pairs of sunglasses.

See the Difference! (I am using a small UV lamp to imitate the color-changing effect of sunlight.)

"It's like the Water's Not Even There"

See into the water like an eagle

  1. 1
    The color change has allowed me to see into places in the water I didn’t know were there!
    Tom Stiers, USA
  2. 2
    Once it became cloudy, my other glasses were virtually useless, but my Sanofans changed color and I could still see clearly through the water.
    Eric S., USA
  3. 3
    The changing lenses are awesome and become dark enough for the brightest sun.
    Robert Hollister, USA
  4. 4
    I could see my bait under water at 10 - 15 yards. Actually watched fish come up and take the bait.
    Phillip Fontana, USA
  5. 5
    It's like the water's not even there, crystal clear to the bottom.
    Brian Burns, USA
  6. 6
    I was able to see fish cruising around perfectly just before dark.
    Gary P., Australia

Sanofan 2.0 Now Available!

Our latest version comes with a new auto-fit frame,  full wrap-around lenses, and a unique dirt-proof hinge.

Sanofan photochromic polarized sunglasses in the sun
Color-changing polarized sunglasses worn outdoors.

Endorsed by Our Most Demanding Customers!

Customer Reviews

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TMF (Tampa, FL, US)
Now I can see the ball

As an avid golfer I have had a difficult time losing sight of the golf ball in bright skies. Oakley glasses and using different colored balls didn’t help much. Your glasses have made a big difference. I wear them playing golf regardless of light conditions. They are also great when driving the car. Thanks.

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Paul (Sydney, NSW, AU)
Do the job well

Ordered a pair for fishing - they fit really well and are great out on the water

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Vince Lombardo (Adelaide, SA, AU)
Best sunglasses for golf I’ve owned

My Sanofan Smart Sunglasses are the best golf sunglasses I’ve ever owned. They are fantastic when the sun is bright but also provide great contrast when it’s cloudy.

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Peter R J (Melbourne, VIC, AU)
Great for golf and general sunglasses

Got a pair of glasses
Very comfortable clarity unsurpassed
Details including case cloth all first class
Customer service with tracking notes communication when local postal service had short delay was impressive too
Highly recommended and upgrade on my previous Oakleys

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Charles McCarthy (Kansas City, MO, US)
Solid fishing glasses.

I’ve fished with Costa’sOakles and others, and these glasses make the fish pop out better for me!

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Customer (Mesa, AZ, US)
Impressive

These sunglasses far exceeded my expectations. Will order more.

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Drew Isaacman (San Diego, CA, US)
Solid Shades

Great shades that fit well, look good and perform great! Light always seem right with these and hues are fantastic.

Big Style on and off the Water

Amber in the Shade. Copper in the Sun

Color-changing and polarization technology combined in a single lens.

color-changing lowlight to sunlight sunglasses

180° Widescreen Experience

Wrap-around lenses eliminate all side glare.


Superior to sunglasses with side shields ("blinders") that create dangerous blind spots.

color-changing sunglasses full wrap-around frame

Dirt-Proof Hinge

The unique encapsulated bolt hinge keeps your sunglasses snappy and reliable for a lifetime.

polarized photochromic sunglasses with strong bolt lock hinge

Fits Your Head

The frame fits every head shape perfectly. No more guessing what size you need.

color-changing sunglasses that fit every head size

Bonus: True Supercharged Polarization

You see:

Polarization makes fish visible, but only high-contrast lenses allow them to stand out against the bottom.

We call this "Supercharging Polarization".

In fact:


Amber and copper are the ONLY sunglass lens colors to sharpen contrast, increase resolution, and boost polarization.


They do this by blocking blue light from entering your eyes.


This is a big deal because…


Our eyes cannot focus on blue light, causing eye strain and blurred vision.


Other colors like gray are unable to compete, as they let blue light hit your eyes completely unfiltered.


The good folks at Orvis agree:

Light brown, copper, and amber all sharpen contrast by reducing blue light
Choosing the Best Sunglasses for Sight Fishing

Fly fishing legend, book author and podcast host Tom Rosenbauer, recommends them too:

Amber and copper lenses are my choice for sight fishing.
The Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, page 135

Now, here comes the good part:


Sanofan fishing sunglasses supercharge polarization by combining the power of BOTH, amber and copper, in a single lens!

Make Your Fishing Buddies Jealous!

Sanofan Sunglasses…

  • Guaranteed 100% glare removal, PLUS supercharging polarization
  • Always just work, from sunrise to sunset. 
  • Automatically select the best color tint for your eyes. You cannot make a mistake.
  • Frame made from virtually unbreakable aerospace metal alloy.
  • 6 months (190 days) money-back guarantee. Take your time to compare them to your buddies' most-expensive glasses!

Other Choices…

  • Glare removal of varying degree with no guarantee.
  • Limited to either low light or sunlight.
  • You are responsible for picking a lens color (that fails as soon as the light changes) 
  • Frame made from cheaper material, often flimsy plastic.
  • Mostly 30 days, and you are not allowed to test them: Costa Del Mar, Smith Optics

FluidTint Color-Changing Sunglasses

"It's like having 10 pairs of glasses in my bag." 

Sanofan color-changing sunglasses come cleaning cloth, retainer, and hard box
  • Color-changing polarized lenses for sharp vision from dawn to dusk, as confirmed by over 500 reviews: I Retired my Maui Jim's
  • New auto-fit design to fit all head sizes
  • Unbreakable metal frame instead of flimsy plastic
  • Reinforced lenses: shatterproof and scratch-resistant
  • 100% UVA and UVB block, exceeding US standard ANSI Z80.3:2018.
  • Free Extras: strong hard case, lanyard, and padded cleaning cloth (Value $18)
  • Free shipping
  • 6 months money-back AND keep your glasses!

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All Questions Answered, Quick and Honest

Will They Fit My Head?

Thanks to metal spring hinges, adjustable temple tips, and our special morph frame, every pair fits like a glove and never falls off, regardless of the size of your head:

30 Degrees Spring Hinges

color-changing sunglasses that fit every head size

Spring hinges + adjustable node pads + adjustable temple tips

Adjustable Temple Tips

Watch this short video to see how to quickly adjust the temple tips:

Adjustable Nose Pads

And because of the adjustable nose pads, you don’t need to worry about the size of your nose, either.

I like how they sit away from your face just a bit, so they breathe and don't fog up like most sunglasses I wear do. 

-- Thankful Outdoors, USA

Why Amber and Copper? Why Not Gray?

Removing blue light is essential in enhancing contrast. This is because blue light tends to scatter in the eye, making it difficult to focus.

But only yellow, amber, and copper lenses can block blue light. In fact, this is what makes them special.

All other lens colors, including gray, let blue light rays hit your eyes completely unfiltered.

What's worse:

As your pupils widen behind dark gray lenses, even more blue light enters your eyes' retina.

In other words:

When wearing gray lenses, the problems blue light causes, like blurred vision and mild headaches, tend to get worse.

So, why not yellow lenses?

Yellow lenses are good at increasing contrast, but terrible at removing glare from the water surface.

And here is why:

A good polarization filter removes all visible light of a specific angle, which makes the lens appear darker. 


As yellow lenses cannot be made darker or else they would loose their light tint, a weaker form of polarization is used that leaks reflective light. 

What About Mirror Coatings?

First, in order to avoid confusion:

Mirror coatings in silver, blue, or green are not lens colors, but just a thin layer on top of the actual lens.

Their main purpose is to cut out even more sunlight, which makes them uncomfortable to wear in low-light situations like dawn, dusk, and on overcast days.

This is why we don't use them.

Also, if applied directly to the lens surface, those shiny metal coatings are naturally prone to scratches.

Are They Good for Hunting (Boating, Golfing, etc.)?

Sanofans are the ideal option for golfing and fishing, including fly-fishing, carp fishing, bass fishing, and more.

However, maintaining optimal vision in various weather conditions is essential for numerous activities, including boating, hunting, and even clay pigeon shooting.

I have used them driving and hunting, and they have performed great. 

-- James Dooley, USA

Really helps seeing wild life. Great for hunting and fishing 

-- Zane Young, USA

I would highly recommend these glasses to any avid fisherman or golfer

-- Neal Gilliam, USA

I'm not a fisherman, but the sun glasses are great for playing golf and driving

-- Faye Bartley, USA

They do the job exceptionally well, [...] especially when i’m clay pigeon shooting 

-- Is Dupoy, United Kingdom

Are the Glasses the Same for Fishing and Golf?

Yes, they are.

Yes, they are the same. The separate pages for fishing and golfing are intended to highlight the specific applications for each sport.

As you can see on the reviews page, our customers wear Sanofans for various activities including fishing, golfing, driving, cycling, hunting, and sport shooting.

Can I Use My Sanofans for Driving?

Sanofans with FluidTint lenses work great for driving in daylight, where they sharpen contrast and remove reflections from the windshield.

Just note that inside a car, the color change won't be as apparent as outside.

This is because the windshield filters out part of the UV rays that are responsible for the darkening effect of the lens.

A word of warning:

Sanofans are not suitable for driving at night. For night driving, only glasses with yellow lenses should be used.

If you are ok with this limitation, you'll enjoy wearing your Sanofans in the car:

They are great fitting sunglasses, not just good for fishing but excellent for driving 

-- Dwight McLeod, Canada

I ordered 2, so I could use a pair while driving and one for fishing

-- Eric S., USA

Loved them so much I bought a second pair for driving

-- Rodney Bond, USA

Why Don’t More Brands Offer Light-Adaptive Lenses?

My guess: It's because it would hurt their bottom line.

Instead of selling you just one pair that works all the time, it's much more lucrative to make you buy separate sunglasses for overcast and sunny days.

Now, you might ask:

"So why do you sell color-changing sunglasses?"

The better our sunglasses, the more we sell through word of mouth marketing. So by making the only sunglasses you'll ever need, everybody wins.

Am I'm Protected Against Harmful UVA and UVB Rays?

Sanofans with FluidTint lenses shield you from all UVA and UVB rays and pass US standard ANSI Z80.3:2018.

Here's the test result:

sanofan sunglasses pass ansi Z80 standard

As you can see, Tmax UVB and Tmax UVA are both at 0.00%, which means FluidTint lenses blocks all rays of that light range.

Now, this is important:

Not all sunglasses that pass this standard fully protect your eyes.

Standard ANSI Z80.3:2018 allows up to 3.76% UVB and a whooping 30.10% UVA radiation to reach your eyes, while still being considered "UV protective".

So make sure to always ask for the actual test report before making a decision.

What Materials Are the Frame and Lenses Made Of?

Love to know all the details about your sunglasses?

Here you can dive into the nitty-gritty. If anything is unclear, just drop me a line.


Frame

  • Aerospace-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy frame
  • Rubberized temple arms
  • Rubberized nose pads
  • Color: Gunmetal
  • Inner Width: 5.83 in (148 mm)
  • Length: 5.32 in (135 mm)
  • Weight: 1.02 oz (29 g)

Lenses

  • 8-base curvature
  • Color-changing (photochromic layer)
  • Sandwiched polarization
  • Anti-scratch coating
  • Made from shatterproof cellulose triacetate (TAC)
  • Width: 5.83 in (148 mm)
  • Lens Width: 2.76 in (70 mm)
  • Lens Height: 1.57 in (40 mm)

Adjustment Options

  • Adjustable nose pieces
  • 32° self-adjusting spring hinges
  • 360° adjustable temple arms

You can find even more information on our dedicated FAQ page.

Love Them, or Pay Nothing and Keep Your Glasses!

Me in 1983 with my DIY fishing rod. For me, fishing is a path to my childhood memories.

Hi,

I'm Stefan Rohlfing, the founder of Sanofan Sunglasses.

 
If you like the idea of owning sunglasses that always have the perfect tint…


You will love the fact that you have a full year to decide, thanks to our 6-month money-back guarantee:

See how your Sanofans feel, how they look, how they compare to top brand fishing sunglasses you have bought at $150 or $200.

If your Sanofans are not clearer, crisper, more satisfactory in every way, simply initiate a One-Click-Refund™:

One-Click Refund™:

  • Go to our contact page and enter your email address.
  • Mention you'd like a refund.
  • Click submit.

That's it! Your refund will be processed immediately, and you can keep your glasses.


Everybody wins


By enabling you to keep your Sanofans, we're focused on prioritizing quality, which results in confident customers and an even lower return rate.


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