100% Speedcraft SL Review 2026: Premium Multi-Discipline Sunglasses Tested
Why triathletes need one pair of glasses that works everywhere
Swapping sunglasses between disciplines mid-race isn’t practical, so the ideal pair has to survive an open water swim exit, stay put through a hard bike leg, and not fog up on the run. The 100% Speedcraft SL is built as a slightly more compact version of 100%’s long-running Speedcraft shape, and it’s one of the more versatile options we’ve tested across all three disciplines.
Key features
- Weight — 34g, light enough to forget you’re wearing them on the run
- Field of view — Half-frame design with a large single lens gives a near-uninterrupted view, useful for sighting on the bike and spotting the run course
- Smaller-face fit — A shorter lens profile and more compact nose bridge than the standard Speedcraft, without losing coverage
- Grip when sweating — Ultra-grip TPE rubber on the nosepiece and ear tips, which testers at Bike Perfect found stayed put even heavily sweated-through
- Lens coating — Hydrophobic treatment sheds water beads and resisted scratching over months of testing per Cyclingnews
Where it falls short
This is a premium-priced pair, and not every reviewer thinks the price is fully justified — some found the arm length ran slightly long for narrower faces, and lens quality, while good, isn’t class-leading at this price point. If you’re on a tighter budget, our best triathlon sunglasses roundup covers cheaper alternatives that still perform well.
Price and where to buy
Currently £124.99 at Tredz, down from an RRP of £149.99.
Care and maintenance
Rinse the frame and lens in fresh water after every open water swim or salty ride to stop salt residue degrading the hydrophobic coating, and store them in a hard case rather than a jersey pocket to protect the lens from scratching.
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