Need a new pair of specs, but can’t afford the arm and leg they cost? You may want to check out Warby Parker. Their stylish glasses are just $95.
Don’t let the affordability fool you, though – these are top of the line specs. The frames are made of durable, flexible cellulose acetate (processed wood pulp treated with various acids). Lenses are polycarbonate, which is thinner and lighter than plastic or glass, has great impact resistance, and offers 100% UV protection. Anti-reflective coating comes standard, as well.
Of course, it’s tough to buy something like eyeglasses over the internet. Fit and shape are crucial – especially if you have a child-size head like a, erm… friend of mine.
Luckily, they’ve thought of that. Just upload a picture of yourself, and their facial recognition software will automatically size the glasses to fit your face. If you can manage to narrow it down to five selections, order them up for a home try-on.
That’s right, a home try-on: 5 frames, 7 days, 100% Free (including the return shipping). In fact, just about everything is free. Despite the fact that the glasses are made just for you, if you don’t like them when you get them, you can send them back for a full refund.
And, for everything that you get for free, someone in need gets more. For every pair of glasses they sell, they donate one through Restoring Vision.
Need even more convincing? They also offer a monocle.
How the H do they do all this? They’re changing the game. By taking out the middle man, they have more control and eliminate all the markups.
So go get yourself a pair. Get one for every day of the week. After all, it is for charity.
[via Uncrate]
