Fashion and Function in Men’s Eyewear

Men’s eyewear should have the following criteria in order to be considered a good buy, these are fit and durability. These criteria rank high with men and are very important to be considered when choosing an eyewear. Though men are also concerned with style, it is not in their nature to forsake comfort and fit in order to just look good. Men have their own tastes, but it may be a wife, a girlfriend or significant other who will influence the final style or color of the frame.

Comfort and Fit
Here we will discuss the frames that you should but in order to achieve the right kind of comfort and fit. In order to make sure that the temples don’t dig into the side of your head, make sure the frames are wide enough for your face. The edge of the frames should protrude slightly beyond your face so that the temples don’t touch your head as they extend back to your ears.

Also, make sure that the temples are long enough. Opticians can order many styles in a variety of temple lengths so don’t be shy to ask if you the length that you want isn’t available.
The curve at the end of the temple should extend over the ear without pressing down upon it but if it does, the optician can make wonders to reshape and adjust the curve at the end of the temple when you pick your eyeglasses up however, the optician can’t make the temples shorter or longer so make sure that you select the best length.

The nosepiece should not be forgotten, check it for comfort and fit as well. Many glasses have adjustable silicone nose pads that allow your optician to fine-tune the fit. For frames without adjustable nose pads, make sure the fit is secure without pinching the bridge of your nose.

Trying on the frames, move your head in the north and south direction, bend over and pick up something from the floor and see how well your glasses stay in place. With the properly adjusted nose pads and temples, your men’s eyewear should stay in its place without pressing on your face.

Durability
Men’s eyewear that are considered to be very durable are often made in titanium, stainless steel and flexible materials, such as Flexon. Titanium and stainless steel are on the top most durable materials used in making frames.