Ask me about Eyewear!

[sinnedk]

JMM Enzo calling my name these days!

 

[knittieguy]

So is Trivex worth the extra cost? What are the advantages? And if you get Trivex, do you still need to get extra scratch resistance? I get tired of my lenses getting scratched when I accidentally drop them or something (that's why I am looking to get new lenses in the first place).

 

[Trit]

Does anyone know the best way to order Matsuda in Canada? Their website store finder makes it seem like no one's selling them within 1000km of me, which is very believable. Does it make more sense to email authorized dealers in like Toronto and see if they'll ship it over and accept returns or to try to order online? It's customs and processing charges that I worry about with online returns. Most of the smaller companies can't do the customs and duties themselves and have FedEx or the like handle it at a high upcharge. I just paid 44% on an item from END Clothing with FedEx covering the duties processing and getting that money back if you make a return is not worth my time from what I read online. So a Canadian site would be ideal.

Specifically I want the M1018

 

[Kal Varnsen]

Does anyone know the best way to order Matsuda in Canada? Their website store finder makes it seem like no one's selling them within 1000km of me, which is very believable. Does it make more sense to email authorized dealers in like Toronto and see if they'll ship it over and accept returns or to try to order online? It's customs and processing charges that I worry about with online returns. Most of the smaller companies can't do the customs and duties themselves and have FedEx or the like handle it at a high upcharge. I just paid 44% on an item from END Clothing with FedEx covering the duties processing and getting that money back if you make a return is not worth my time from what I read online. So a Canadian site would be ideal.

Specifically I want the M1018
View attachment 1578811

Karir sells Matsuda, you could try there. They're located in Yorkville.

 

[Trit]

Karir sells Matsuda, you could try there. They're located in Yorkville.

That was good advice, thanks. They do have them though only for final sale, which I totally get. But it's too big of a gamble to spend $700 on something that might not fit at all. I find the quality of "high end" glasses all over the place, too. To the point where I can't trust a brand I've never seen in person before. Maybe I'll find them somewhere else with a return policy. But shoutout to that location. Great customer service.

 

[Stephenb24]

Can anyone help me out on which one of these (if any) are right for my face size and facial features? If not any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[d4nimal]

Can anyone help me out on which one of these (if any) are right for my face size and facial features? If not any recommendations? Thanks!

To be honest, I don't really care for either of them - shape, lens, and frame color/material. Any rough budget and type of clothes you wear? That would be a good start.

 

[sinnedk]

+1 not a fan of those glasses

 

[Maxwellll]

Etnia Barcelona are making some nice looking pairs lately, I am liking the patterned coloured arms a lot. Anyone have experience with this brand, know if they are well made etc?

More:

Spoiler

 

[LucasFilms]

Now I am considering buying this one, but I don't know if it is worth to pay for expensive sunglasses, when I will have to get prescription on them, so I will be paying for good lenses that will be substituted by the prescription lenses:

2859H

The 2859H draws inspiration from rimless eyewear from the mid-1800s. The temples are crafted of lightweight beta titanium with hand-lacquered details.

www.matsuda.com

What do you guys think?

I also wanted to ask if it is harder to get prescription lenses on sunglasses that have curved lenses instead of flat lenses..

 

[Lafont]

Picked up this pair of AQS are our local saks off. They’re not quality made but I really like the size and the shape. I’m hoping to find a quality pair in the same style.
Has anybody tried Walmart’s vision center? Looks like their prices are almost half of LensCrafters. I can’t justify putting high dollar lenses in these frames.

You're looking for better quality and then you ask about frames sold at WalMart. Something incongruous there....

 

[msg]

Love this frame from Native Sons. Would like these to work as sunglasses, which means I’ll need to replace the lenses.

I know some local shops will cut custom lenses.

Is there any real difference in lens quality, other than polarized vs non polarized? Is there a recommended shop for lenses?

Any suggestions on lens color that would work with a clear frame?

 

[m0butt]

Are Matsudas great quality from those who own them? I’ve only seen them on IG ads lmao.
I really like limited edition ones they have right now for $1500. Obviously they’re not “worth it” per se, but is the quality generally really good?
I have 1.1 millionaires right now and the ALD shades from this season.

 

[longjumpingcarrot7]

I have a few pairs of matsudas and they are great quality. comparable to my jmm, kenzo x masunagas, and eyevans

 

[JDelage]

Is there any real difference in lens quality, other than polarized vs non polarized? Is there a recommended shop for lenses?

Any suggestions on lens color that would work with a clear frame?

There are other major differences, e.g., material (glass vs synthetics), coatings (AR, etc), etc. For example the Maui Jim mineral glass lenses are clearly better than anything else I've tried (JMM, Salt, Native Sons, etc). This said, your options for replacements are fewer (the Maui Jim lenses are not available for non MJ frames for example), so this might have no bearing on your situation. There are outfits that will send you a shipping box for your frames and will put on the sun lenses for you.