A recent survey suggests that comfort and fit is a must for men wearing glasses. Comfort, fit and durability are all key elements that men look for in their eyeglasses. They also appreciate spring hinges that prevent stretching the fit of glasses and flexible frames that won’t easily break.
When it comes to eyeglasses, men don’t want style at the expense of comfort and fit, but looking good in their glasses is still important to them. Here are some key areas to check to make sure the eyeglass frames you choose will be comfortable and fit well.
Sidebars
Make sure that the frames are wide enough for your face so that the sidebars don’t dig into the side of your head. The edge of the frames should extend a bit beyond your face so that the sidebars don’t touch your head.
Make sure that the sidebars are long enough. Your optician can order many styles in a range of sidebar lengths. The curve at the end of the sidebar should reach over the ear without pressing down on it. The curve can be adjusted by the optician when you pick up your glasses but he can’t make the sidebars shorter or longer, so making sure you get the right length when ordering your glasses, is important.
Nosepiece
Many eyeglass styles have adjustable silicone nose pads that your optician can fine tune to fit comfortably. If the frames you choose don’t have adjustable nose pads, be sure the fit is firm without pinching the bridge of your nose.
To see how well the glasses stay in place, move your head up and down and bend over as if you were picking something up from the floor. If the glasses slip down your nose, try a different frame.
Durability
If you’re a guy who needs eyeglasses that are more durable than usual, you should consider frames made from titanium or stainless steel that are stronger and more durable than other metal frame materials. Flexible materials like Flexon, a titanium-based alloy, will return to its original shape even if it gets twisted, bent or crushed.
Glasses an Expression of Style
These days, glasses have become an expression of style in the same way that a neck tie or a pocket square is. The shape and colour of frames can become part of your visual identity. Eyeglasses should complement your style, rather than define it but, even if your goal is to minimize the effect of your glasses entirely by selecting wire or rimless frames, you will still need to think about the shapes that blend in with your face and features as opposed to styles that will stand out on your face.
