Magicshine’s Morpher glasses are available with a range of lenses and the photochromic ones I’ve been testing offer two looks and good comfort adjustability. They’re great value for money too.
The Morphers’ party trick is that they have a two-piece TR90 frame, and the lower half can be removed, so you can wear a full frame or a half frame. It’s pretty straightforward to swap between the two. The case includes a second nose piece for the half-frame look, which is adjustable, and the tips of the arms are too, so they’re very configurable for your head shape.
I preferred the half-frame, as I found the lower frame added weight without really doing much else, and I also found that the lenses were marginally more likely to fog with it in place. There are ventilation channels in the frame, but overall the Morpher glasses were about as likely to fog as other glasses I’ve recently tried, including the Van Rysel NXTs I was wearing last month.
They’re better without the bottom frame though. It’s the lack of airflow that does it, so climbing (especially in humid conditions) is the most likely thing to mist them up. If you take them off for climbing they stow pretty effectively in a helmet.
The lens has plenty of coverage and wraps around your face well. The photochromic one I’ve been testing goes from Cat 1 (light tint) to Cat 3 (dark tint). There are also some standard tinted options and an in-between lens too, which is a photochromic with a mirror tint.
The benefit of photochromic lenses is that they adapt to the conditions, so for example on a 200km winter audax when I’m starting and finishing in the dark and spending most of the day in daylight, they’re the right glasses at any point in the ride. Like nearly all adaptive lenses – with the exception of techy (and pricy) options like the Ekoi E-Lens – it takes a while for the them to adapt. So if you’re diving from a sunny day into a road tunnel you might spend the first 20 seconds groping around a bit, but they’re no better or worse than any others I’ve tried that employ similar technology.
I found the optical quality to be good. If you’re particularly picky about your vision then the Morphers are also available with ZEISS Precision Optics lenses, although you pay a £30 premium for that over the photochromics (and the mirror photochromics are £10 more than these standard ones). The lenses have both a hydrophobic and an oleophobic coating to resist rain and fingerprints, and they clear pretty well in the rain.
At £59.99 these are a bit of a bargain really. They’re £20 cheaper than even the Van Rysels, which themselves are pretty cheap in the grand scheme of things. My only real negative with those glasses was the lack of adjustable bridge, and you get that here. The only real downside is the weight: you do feel the Morphers more than the Van Rysels, which are only a little over half the weight. Forty grams isn’t going to affect your KOM attempt, but you do notice these more than a superlight pair of specs. That may or may not be an issue for you: I don’t feel it detracts too much from the fact that this is a great pair of all-weather riding glasses for not much dosh.
Test Report
What does the manufacturer say about this product?:
Every ride is different. That’s why MORPHER was built to change with you. Its convertible frame shifts effortlessly between full-frame stability and semi-frame agility, adapting to your riding style and preferences in seconds. Whether you’re powering through headwinds or climbing under blazing sun, MORPHER gives you the freedom to match your setup to the road ahead.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of this product:
Features
Convertible Dual-Frame Design — Effortlessly switch between full-frame and half-frame styles to match your riding conditions.
Durable TR90 Construction — Lightweight TR90 upper frame and removable lower frame provide strength and flexibility for all-day comfort.
TPR Adjustable Anti-Slip Nosepiece — Keeps your glasses securely in place, even through sweat and vibration.
Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Lenses — Offer 100% UV protection for uncompromised safety and visibility.
Wide Wraparound Lens — Delivers an unobstructed field of view and a sleek, aerodynamic fit.
Multiple Lens Options — Choose from three optimized lens types to suit any lighting or terrain.
ZEISS Precision Optics — Ensure superior clarity, contrast, and visual accuracy in every condition.
Photochromic Technology — Automatically adjusts tint levels for perfect visibility in changing light.
REVO & OAR Coatings — Front REVO coating and back OAR coating enhance colour, sharpness, and overall HD vision.
Hydrophobic & Oleophobic Layers — Repel water, oil, and dirt for easy cleaning and scratch resistance.
Custom Fit & Stability — Adjustable nose pads and flexible temple arms adapt perfectly to your face shape.
Anti-Fog Ventilation — Integrated channels promote airflow to keep your lenses clear in all weather conditions.
Any issues with durability?:
No issues during testing
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Use this box to explain your overall score
They’re excellent glasses for the money
About the tester
Age: 53Height: 189cmWeight: 104kg
I usually ride: whatever I’m testing…My best bike is: Dward Design Custom Audax, Lauf Úthald, Cannondale Topstone
I’ve been riding for: Over 20 yearsI ride: Every dayI would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: Road racing, Gravel riding, Indoor riding, Indoor racing, Bikepacking, Commuting, Touring, Club riding, Audax, Fitness riding, Leisure riding
