Calabria R314/R501S Round Metal Reading Glasses Men Women Professor Eyeglasses Vintage Readers Classic Stylish Retro Fashion

I love these glasses. So does my wife. I use them just about all day, every day. I wanted small-lens glasses that I can slide down my nose a bit and basically use a the bottom of a bifocal. I also just kind of dig the look.As it turns out, so do other people! I have had countless people come up to me and say, "I love your glasses!" Seriously! It's like they think I bought some fancy frames. Whatever.Cheap, they work, look great (apparently), and easily replaced if I break a set. I've worn them for at least six months, though, and just broke my first frame. I'm calling that a "win."

Fantastic! Light, great lens, comfortable. A look of passive inspection and not “over the to eccentricity”. Wonderfully affordable- buy multiples!

Pros:✔ As Advertised – The glasses match the product description.✔ Stylish & Expensive-Looking – The olive color is super cool, and the design has a high-end look.✔ Accurate Magnification – The lenses provide the correct level of magnification.✔ Good for Certain Uses – They rest nicely on the tip of the nose, making them great for reading a book on a desk or lap.Cons:✖ Narrow Fit – The arms of the frames press against the sides of my face.✖ Small Lenses – Not ideal for working at a computer due to the limited lens size.✖ Fit Consideration – If most standard "one size fits all" hats feel snug or too small on you, these glasses may also feel tight.Final Thoughts:I love the color and will use them to look at my phone while watching TV. Since they rest comfortably on the tip of my nose, I can clearly see my phone while still being able to look across the room without glasses—making them perfect for this use. However, if you need glasses for computer work or prefer a roomier fit, you might want to consider another option.

I am finding the size and shape of these lens and the positioning of the comfortable nose bridge perfect for extended wear. It’s easy to position them so that they don’t interfere with my distance vision yet are fully accessible for reading. So why a three rating? Two issues that are not so significant that I will return them but significant enough that I wouldn’t order a second pair.The first issue is the width. I am a female with an average sized head, and I find the frame arms tight. It’s good that I’m comfortable with wearing the frames halfway down my nose because the arms would be just too tight to overlook if I wanted to wear them closer to my eyes. I frankly can imagine these frames on a wider face, including most male faces.The second issue is that on one of the arms, the metal adornments (which I assume was added for style) are roughly finished on the inside and the outside. I became aware of this because I noticed the interior piece was scratching my cheek. I then checked both of the pieces on this arm and felt the edges were jagged. I filed down the edged with an emergency board and added a few dabs of clear fingernail polish to cover the still somewhat edges. That has worked well enough, but it shouldn’t have been necessary, given that those pieces on the frame’s other arm are smooth on both sizes. If I were to make another purchase, I’d find a style that avoids these metal adornments so to not run the risk of rough edges. (Plus, these adornments add to the width of the arm at the point where I am feeling the most pressure on my face.)Thus, I will keep these glasses because I love the look (so much better than those stereotypical half lens librarian look) and the ease of switching between short and long distance needs. Still, those two issues would prevent me from ordering another pair.

Heavy duty design, but very light. Not crazy about temple art work but from front looks very nice.

The quality of these readers is excellent. Much more sturdy than most others.

I have worn prescription eyeglasses for years and have had to adjust the arm ‘width’ (slowly, gradually and carefully) many times. I also know when I cannot make the adjustment myself and require professional assistance. I attempted a minor single arm procedure on these so they would not slide forward when I lean forward. And they snapped at the left lens holding area where no adjustment was being attempted.The natural tortoise colour I selected is a quite handsome frame. Their magnification might be a tad more than their spec, but if so it seems to make them even better readers for me. You need to know that the round lens size is small, but John Lennon would probably have loved them. I enjoyed having them sitting quite comfortably towards the end of my nose to allow an easy switch from the TV to lap computer without missing a beat. Larger lens/frames would not allow for this wearing option so they have a distinct advantage for me.I have mentioned elsewhere I have come to regard reading glasses from Amazon as expendable throwaways. Since they cost so little and look so good, I just try to have an extra pair on hand. Usually something different to try. But that was when I got at least several months wear from them…not just a week or 2. I think I’m glad in any event that I only wear them to read at home, or after arrival at a destination requiring reading. I’m sure I would not want the obvious risks associated with a deploying airbag while wearing them. -max

They are Very cute, sit on the tip of the nose, and light weight. If I had to wear them all of the time, that might bother me, but they are so unusual and fun.