IZIPIZI
D Reading Round Glasses
The Izipizi D Reading Round Glasses are full-rim round reading glasses with an ultra-light plastic frame and flexible temples, intended for near-vision tasks such as reading. This version features a tortoiseshell pattern, but the model is also available in a variety of colors; a felt carrying case is included. User feedback highlights the stylish look and comfortable fit, though some wearers report that the frame may crack or break after extended use.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
- Material
- 100% other materials
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Product Insights
The IZIPIZI D Reading Round Glasses blend sustainability and design, featuring a bio-polymer frame with a matte peach-skin finish and 48mm lens height for a wide reading zone, but their promise of effortless style is undermined by reported fragility and necessary meticulous care—two-handed handling, hard case storage, lubricated hinges, and gentle cleaning—to avoid cracking, hinge breakage, and scratched CR-39 lenses, making them a tradeoff between aesthetic and durability.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Buyers report frames cracking and lenses falling out within months of normal use; hinges are a suspected weak point.
- Maintenance
- Extended use requires two-handed handling, a hard case, and hinge lubrication.
- Material composition
- Frame is a 45% castor-oil bio-polymer.
- Sustainability
- IZIPIZI is B Corp certified and reports a per-pair carbon footprint of 2.10 kg CO2e.
- Feel
- Frame has a matte peach-skin finish that reduces slipping.
- Soft Touch finish
- Peach-skin texture aids grip and adds tactile comfort during extended reading.
- Care
- Clean only with water and mild soap to preserve the finish.
- Fit
- 138mm-wide pantos with 149mm temples and flex hinges fits a range from smaller features to broader faces, though some buyers find it too narrow.
- Lens height
- 48mm lens height reduces head tilt for reading.
- Comfort
- Flex hinges adjust to face width; 48mm lens height gives deep reading zone.
- Optical standards
- Compliant with NF EN 14139 for ready-to-wear optical tolerances, EN ISO 14889 for lens material and optical quality, ANSI Z80.31, and AS/NZS ISO 16034.
- Cleaning
- Use a microfiber cloth and mild soap; avoid alcohol-based cleaners.
- Storage
- Store in a hard case away from extreme heat to prevent damage.
- Handling
- Use both hands to remove; only gentle hand adjustment is safe.
- Hinge lubrication
- Lubricate flex hinges periodically to prevent breakage.
- Cultural resonance
- Round frames signal an intellectual and creative personality.
- Frame design
- Pantos silhouette, a rounded-square hybrid, suits a range of face structures and is designed as unisex.
- Finish quality
- Soft Touch coating gives the frame a premium, peach-skin feel.
- Brand positioning
- IZIPIZI is a design-led brand grouped with Caddis and Eyebobs.
- Lens scratch resistance
- CR-39 lenses without scratch coating scratch easily during normal use.
- Value
- At $65 CAD, below boutique frames like Caddis ($140) but felt pouch lacks crush resistance.
- Included case
- The glasses come with a felt pouch that protects against loose scratches, but a hard case is safer for travel.
- Style and comfort
- Buyers describe the glasses as stylish, comfortable, and closer to prescription eyewear than drugstore reading glasses.
- Frame standards
- The flexible temples are declared to meet EN ISO 12870, which tests bridge deformation, lens retention, sweat resistance, and endurance.
Product record
- Title
- D Reading Round Glasses
- Brand
- IZIPIZI
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Compact backup glasses for spontaneous reading
These round reading glasses are lightweight and compact enough to stash in a bag, making them a handy backup or travel pair for reading menus, labels, or other close-up tasks on the go. Customer reviews report clear enough optics for spontaneous reading, though some note lenses can appear cloudy at stronger diopters, and quality can vary between units.[5,6]
Lightweight readers for extended screen and reading sessions
These round reading glasses are built around an ultra light matte plastic frame with flexible spring-hinge arms, and reviewers report wearing them for hours without pressure thanks to their barely-there feel. Some reviewers still suggest they're best for occasional use, noting the arms can snap under rough handling, and the one-size frame fits some faces better than others.[5]
Stylish reading in public
These round reading glasses have a timeless pantos shape and come in a range of classic and funky colours, so they read as a style choice rather than a typical pair of readers. Reviews analysis suggests the frame's high-end look avoids the usual 'reader' stereotype and has drawn wearers compliments. IZIPIZI describes the frame as suiting every face, masculine and feminine, with a refined, modern look.[3,4,5]
Backup or travel reading glasses
Per customer reviews, these IZIPIZI round readers work well as a spare or travel pair. Reviewers describe them as lightweight and compact, making them easy to stash in a bag, with clear enough optics for spontaneous reading.[5]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| D Reading Round Glasses: Choose this if you want reading glasses that look stylish enough to wear in public—reviewers report the round, full-rim tortoiseshell frame with clear gradient lenses is often mistaken for designer prescription frames, and the ultra-light build with flexible arms stays comfortable for hours. It works well as a lightweight, compact backup or travel pair (felt case included), with optics reviewers find clear for spontaneous reading at lower powers. Note that it is a one-size frame reported to pinch or slip on smaller faces and sit too narrow on wider ones, some reviewers caution it is meant for occasional use with arms that can snap under stress, and lenses can appear cloudy at stronger diopters.[5,6,7] | Office Oversized Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want oversized square reading glasses for long sessions: one reviewer reported the large lenses give a wide field of vision that reduces eye fatigue during extended reading. They come in 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 strengths across Black, Brown, Taupe, and Mossy Green, with a partially bio-sourced polyamide frame and a felt case included. Note that one reviewer reported the 2.5 diopter strength may be inaccurate, so this may not suit you if you need precise magnification, and a Reddit commenter reported Izipizi frames often break at the hinges or front within about six months.[2,8] | E Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, modern reading glasses for everyday reading and desk work — reviewers describe them as comfortable enough to forget you're wearing them, with flex hinges designed to adjust to face width, sturdy hinges, and clear lenses, in a multicolor tortoiseshell patterned frame (about 140 mm wide) with a felt case and a 2 year warranty. Magnification is available in strengths 1.0 through 3.0 (Brown and Assorted; Black in 1.0 to 2.0 and 3.0). Note that this generously sized frame may look oversized on petite faces, and while many reviewers report years of durable use, some report sudden frame cracking despite the manufacturer's free replacement policy.[1,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing round eyeglass frame in a mottled tortoiseshell pattern with clear gradient lenses, visible full front and partial temples.
- Frame shapeFull-rim round front with continuous rounded eyering profile and a slightly raised bridge area between lenses.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Bridge detailSmall saddle-style bridge with a narrow throat connecting the two round rims; bridge area shows the same tortoiseshell pattern.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.43 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Temples visibleTemple arms extend rearward and are partially visible behind the lenses, continuing the tortoiseshell pattern.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.35 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Rivet hingesSmall circular metallic rivets visible at the outer front corners where temples join the frame; two rivets on each corner are visible as dots.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - LensesRound clear lenses with a subtle top-to-bottom gray gradient becoming lighter toward the bottom; lenses are fully enclosed by the frame.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface finishGlossy, polished acetate-like finish on frame giving reflective highlights on outer rim edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Product centered on a white background with soft drop shadow; image shot from a straight-on frontal viewpoint with even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionGlasses centered horizontally near the middle of the image, photographed straight-on at eye level.
- Background and shadowPlain white background with soft, slightly offset shadows beneath the lenses and temples indicating a light source above and slightly forward.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit studio image with sharp focus on frame edges and lenses; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame front and temples#4B4245pale gray clear· lenses#C4C4C4- Frame shapeFull-rim round front with continuous rounded eyering profile and a slightly raised bridge area between lenses.
- 02
Product
A pair of round reading glasses with a tortoiseshell patterned full-rim frame, clear lenses, and slim temples with small decorative rivets and a circular logo on the temple near the hinge.
- Frame shapeFull-rim round frame with gently rounded circular lenses and a shallow curved bridge area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.55 · h 0.44 (high) - Pattern and material appearanceOpaque tortoiseshell pattern across the entire visible frame and temples, showing mottled dark brown, amber and orange patches with a glossy finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.78 · h 0.46 (high) - Bridge detailBridge area is a shallow curved section integrated into the frame front (not a separate metal nose pad); no visible metal nose pads.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - TemplesSlim straight temples extending rearward with the same tortoiseshell pattern; temple tips slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (high) - Hinge decorationSmall circular logo emblem on the outer side of the right temple near the hinge and two small metallic rivet dots on the front corners near each hinge.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.19 · y 0.45 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - LensesClear, colorless lenses with subtle reflections and slight internal shadowing caused by lighting; no visible tint.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a white background with soft directional lighting producing faint shadows beneath and to the right of the glasses; image is centered and uncropped with even focus.
- Background and surfaceClean white background and surface with a soft shadow cast from the glasses toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter side-front perspective showing the right temple extended backward and left temple angled slightly forward.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from above-left creates gentle highlights on the glossy frame and soft shadow under the glasses.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and templestransparent light gray· lenses#D4D4D4- Frame shapeFull-rim round frame with gently rounded circular lenses and a shallow curved bridge area.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- IZIPIZI
#D Tortoise Reading Glasses - IZIPIZI
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3178883 | D Reading Round Glasses - Black - 1.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178884 | D Reading Round Glasses - Black - 1.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178885 | D Reading Round Glasses - Black - 2.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178886 | D Reading Round Glasses - Black - 2.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178887 | D Reading Round Glasses - Black - 3.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178889 | D Reading Round Glasses - Brown - 1.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178890 | D Reading Round Glasses - Brown - 1.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178891 | D Reading Round Glasses - Brown - 2.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178892 | D Reading Round Glasses - Brown - 2.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178893 | D Reading Round Glasses - Brown - 3.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178895 | D Reading Round Glasses - Assorted - 1.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178896 | D Reading Round Glasses - Assorted - 1.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178897 | D Reading Round Glasses - Assorted - 2.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178898 | D Reading Round Glasses - Assorted - 2.5 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
| 3178899 | D Reading Round Glasses - Assorted - 3.0 | CA$65.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
47 total47 reviews · out of 5
Great Reading Glasses
Simple, stylish - just right for me.
Conforme à mes attentes
Conforme à mes attentes
Qualité
Fait solide
Très bien!
Très bien!
Plutôt fragile pour le prix
Plutôt fragile pour le prix
Lunettes lecture
Parfaites
Parfaite
Je m’en sers tous les jours
Lunette de lecture
Je les adore. Elles sont légères et très belles!
Les lentilles ne conviennent pas
Les lentilles ne conviennent pas du tout. La monture est jolie par contre
Lunettes rondes pas rondes
Lunettes rondes pas rondes
Belle qualité
Belle qualité
As it has been 3
As it has been 3 weeks since I ordered these glasses, and HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEM AS OF JUNE 3RD, I cannot review.
bon produit mais pas pour
bon produit mais pas pour mon visage
Je les aime
Je les aime
Great glasses
I purchased these as a Christmas present for my sister who already owns another pair of the same brand. She is going to love them!
très bien, ce que j'attendais
très bien, ce que j'attendais comme produit.
Reading glasses extraordinaire
Great style, great optics!
Bien
Bien
Parfaite ces lunettes
Parfaite ces lunettes
Exactement ...
... ce que je voulais.
J'adore couleur et le style!!!
J'adore couleur et le style!!!
Très bel esthétique, confortable mais
Très bel esthétique, confortable mais à utiliser surtout comme lunettes occasionnelles et on doit avoir consulté un optométriste pour savoir la force des lentilles qui nous convient.
Excellente qualité je l’es adore
Excellente qualité je l’es adore
Love it. Very light and
Love it. Very light and clear. Excellent back up reading glasses.
I broke the arm off
I broke the arm off my last pair (don't ask) and was delighted to see that I could immediately order another pair. I am so happy.
Produit de belle qualité.
Produit de belle qualité.
Je préfère Izipi
Bon rapport qualité prix/prix Look élégant
Isuzu reading glasses
Lightweight and fashionable.
Beau modèle.
Beau modèle.
J’apprécie cette compagnie
J’ai déjà ce modèle mais en plus petit celle-là était grosse pour moi !
Trèe belle
Belle et seyante. La vision précise. pas d'embrouillage. Monture moyenne (grosseur du verre)
Great product. Delivered as ordered.
Great product. Delivered as ordered.
Stylées
Très jolies !!
Super
Super
Reading glasses
I ordered these pair of reading glasses because of its beautiful frame, but the lenses were cloudy and thicker than normal, so I had to return it.
Parfaites lunettes
Je les conseille!!
Really pretty frame
Well made and comfortable and looks great...
parfait
je les adore!
Solides
C’est la première fois que j’ai des lunettes de lecture qui durent plus de deux mois. La monture est toutefois un peu grande.
Excellent produit
Excellent produit
Lunettes
Confortable avec ses tiges souples.
Très belles lunettes de lecture,
Très belles lunettes de lecture, qui se rapprochent plus de vrais lunettes de vue que de lunettes de lecture en terme de style et de qualité de monture.
Correct
Correct
I'm verry happy with the
I'm verry happy with the product's quality but it is a bit too narrow for my face. I wish they had it in different sizes to accomodate more face sizes.
Mes lunettes de lecture
Oui 5 étoiles
Really cute and comfortable.
Really cute and comfortable.
Repeat purchase. That would say
Repeat purchase. That would say enough about this product.
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/sunglasses, r/glasses, r/EyewearEnthusiastsReddit users praise the style and comfort of IZIPIZI reading glasses but heavily criticize their poor durability, with many reporting frame cracks and breakage within months.
Positive comments highlight stylish design and lightweight feel, but a larger number of users report significant quality issues, resulting in a slightly negative overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Reading glasses for presbyopia/near work
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Caddis, Eyebobs, Peepers
Listed alongside these brands as favorite reading glasses; considered comparable in style and quality.
vs High-end acetate frames with Zeiss lenses
Compared unfavorably to high-end materials like Japanese/Italian acetate and Zeiss polycarbonate; IZIPIZI frames are seen as much cheaper in material quality.
Source Threads
Cracking frames reported with IZIPIZI reading glasses
I wear them a lot and used to love them. But for some reason since last year, they started to crack the frame all of a sudden, without me applying brute force on it. Their policy entitles you to get free replacements (you need to send them pictures of the damage plus pictures of the serial number). The thing is, the replacement ones cracked just the same. So I now had 4 or even 5 (reading) glasses in a row that all of a sudden cracked.
u/Augenfeindr/sunglassesView thread →
IZIPIZI recommended among favorite reading glass brands
Caddis, Izipizi and Eyebobs are three of my faves. I also use Peepers.
u/Kindergarten4everr/glassesView thread →
IZIPIZI frames criticized for cheap materials and breakage
Izipizi frames suck. I have had many pairs (don't ask me why I kept buying them but they were convenient at the Barnes and Noble store I frequent. You are lucky to get six months with them. The material is super cheap. Most likely the hinges will break (not metal nor spring) or the front of the frame will break. This is the last pair I will purchase. Stay away.
u/CandidImagination593r/sunglassesView thread →
IZIPIZI reading glasses noted as appealing but not great for distance
i have no direct experience beyond just fiddling with them in-store, but my local opticians have begun stocking these: https://www.izipizi.com/ww_en/reading-glasses/reading-reading.html They are not that great as daily distance wear, but for what you are describing they look appealing enough.
u/patrickswayzemulletr/EyewearEnthusiastsView thread →