IZIPIZI
Office Oversized Reading Glasses
The Office Oversized Reading Glasses from Studio Izipizi, available at Simons, are reading glasses designed for presbyopia correction and close-up tasks such as reading or computer work. They feature a partially bio-sourced polyamide frame, clear lenses, and a felt case, with dimensions of 52 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, and 151 mm temple length. The available sizes correspond to lens strength, allowing users to select the appropriate magnification for their needs.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
- Material
- 55% polyamide, 45% biosourced polyamide
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Product Insights
IZIPIZI Office Oversized Reading Glasses are in-stock, 75 CAD single-vision readers whose oversized, softened trapezoidal rectangle—reprising the Studio Izipizi line—widens the clear viewing zone for long reading and wide-monitor work; the frame is 55% polyamide and 45% biosourced castor-oil-based polyamide, lightweight at 1.02 g/cm³, hypoallergenic, with flex hinges that bend each temple arm to the face for low pressure over hours, and includes a felt case; size options 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 are half-diopter lens powers, not frame sizes, with all 16 colour-and-strength combinations stocked at the same flat 75 CAD and the listing defaulting to Black at +1.5. The core tradeoff is that these are ready-to-use readers tuned for close work at roughly 35–40 cm: they deliver the same correction to both eyes and cannot be customised, so desk-monitor use usually needs half to one diopter less and a reading power runs half to one diopter too strong at desk distance. Lenses are scratch-resistant but have no anti-reflective treatment and no blue-light filter; blue-violet filtering is only in the separate Reading Screen SKU of the same frame, which blocks 40%. The published 152.6 g figure is packaged weight, not the bare polyamide frame, and buyers describe them as comfortable, great quality for the price, and a chic oversized daily accessory that earns compliments, with 4 reviews.
Verified claims
- Lens coatings
- Lenses have a scratch-resistant coating but no anti-reflective treatment.
- Blue light
- No blue-light filter; the Reading Screen variant blocks 40% of blue-violet light.
- Desk distance
- A power picked for reading runs half to one diopter too strong at desk distance.
- Screen distance
- Tuned for 35-40 cm near work, so desk-monitor use usually needs a half to one diopter less.
- Field of vision
- Oversized lenses widen the clear viewing zone for long reading and wide-monitor work.
- Lens strengths
- Size options 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 are lens powers in half-diopter steps, not frame sizes.
- Reader distance
- Single-vision readers tuned for close work at roughly 35 to 40 cm.
- Prescription compatibility
- Ready-to-use readers that cannot be customised — both eyes get the same power.
- Material
- 55% polyamide, 45% biosourced polyamide frame: lightweight (1.02 g/cm³), hypoallergenic, and 45% castor-oil based.
- Comfort
- Flex hinges bend each temple arm to the face, keeping pressure low for hours of wear.
- Weight
- The 152.6 g published figure is packaged weight; the bare polyamide frame is lightweight.
- Design
- Oversized frame reprises the Studio Izipizi line's softened, trapezoidal rectangle.
- Variant matrix
- All 16 colour-and-strength combinations are stocked at one flat 75 CAD.
- Size meaning
- Size options are half-diopter lens powers, +1.5 to +3.0, not a frame fit.
- Default variant
- The listing opens on Black at +1.5, the weakest strength offered.
- Prescription use
- These readers deliver the same correction to both eyes and cannot be customised.
- Style
- Buyers wear the oversized frame daily as a chic accessory that earns compliments
- Case
- Included felt case shields lenses from purse and pocket dust and scuffs
- Working distance
- Tuned for reading at 35-40 cm; drop half to one diopter for screen distance.
- Pricing
- All 16 color and strength combinations cost the same 75 CAD.
- Value
- Buyers call them comfortable and great quality for the price.
- Strength
- Size options 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 are half-diopter lens powers, not frame fit.
- Screen protection
- Screen protection is a separate SKU of the same frame, filtering 40% of blue-violet light.
Product record
- Title
- Office Oversized Reading Glasses
- Brand
- IZIPIZI
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Long reading sessions with less eye strain
Designed for extended reading, these oversized reading glasses offer a wide field of vision that reviewers reported reduces eye fatigue during multi-hour reading. Their comfortable fit and solid build also make them suited to wearing for long stretches.[1]
Everyday wear as a stylish accessory
One customer reviewer reported wearing these IZIPIZI reading glasses daily as a stylish accessory, saying the chic, oversized design fits daily outfits and earns compliments. Durability experiences vary, though: one commenter who bought multiple IZIPIZI pairs reported frames often failing within about six months, most often at the hinges or the front of the frame.[1,2]
Reading glasses in your chosen magnification strength
These oversized IZIPIZI reading glasses let you pick a lens strength suited to your reading or close-up work, with sizes ranging from 1.5 to 3.0 that correspond to the strength of the lenses. Shoppers who need a precise magnification should note that one customer reviewer reported the 2.5 strength was not exact, so an exact prescription match may not be assured.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Office Oversized Reading Glasses: Choose this if you want an oversized, square reading-glass style for everyday wear and long reading sessions — a customer reviewer reported the wide field of vision reduces eye fatigue during multi-hour reading, and reviewers highlighted the comfortable fit. The frames are partially bio-sourced polyamide, a felt case is included, and strengths 1.5 through 3.0 come in Black, Brown, Taupe, and Mossy Green. Note that one reviewer reported the 2.5 diopter strength may be inexact (a concern if you need precise magnification), and one Reddit commenter found Izipizi frames lasted as little as six months with hinges that are not metal or spring.[1,2] | D Reading Round Glasses: Choose this if you want round, lightweight reading glasses with a refined look that reviewers say avoids the typical 'reader' stereotype; the flexible spring-hinge arms, ultra-light frame, and included felt case make them easy to stash in a bag as backup or travel readers. They come in sizes 1.0 through 3.0 and in Black, Brown, or Assorted colors. Note that the one-size frame is reported to pinch and slip on smaller faces and be too narrow on wider ones, some reviewers caution they are meant for occasional use, and lenses can appear cloudy at stronger diopters.[3] | E Reading Glasses: Choose these if you want lightweight, modern reading glasses in bold, easy-to-match colors — reviewers describe a soft, unobtrusive look, comfortable flex hinges, and a no-slip fit, with a felt case included and magnification strengths from 1.0 to 3.0. The generous 140 mm frame width suits medium to larger faces, per one report, though it may look oversized on petite faces. Note that some users report frames cracking suddenly despite the 2-year warranty, so durability experiences are mixed.[4,5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of oversized square eyeglass frames in a glossy tortoiseshell acetate with clear lenses shown at a three-quarter front angle, temple arms open and visible.
- Frame shapeLarge square-ish lenses with gently rounded corners and a pronounced bridge area; frames present exaggerated oversized proportions.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.40 · w 0.78 · h 0.40 (high) - Material and finishGlossy acetate or plastic frame surface with a polished finish visible in highlights and soft reflections.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high) - Temple armsSlim tapered temple arms extending rearwards; left arm is visible top-down showing inner text, right arm shows outer circular logo-like mark near the hinge.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Hinge detailTwo small round metal rivets or decorative pins visible on the front of each hinge area near the end of the frame front.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.45 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.48 · w 0.09 · h 0.11 (high) - LensesClear lenses with very subtle internal reflections; no visible tint or prescription markings on lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.32 · h 0.31 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.47 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner temple text“Made in Taiwan”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.21 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium) - Regulatory mark“CE”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - Outer temple markSmall circular mark or logo on outer right temple, visually round with a lighter inner dot; exact symbol unclearPartial
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.48 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background, three-quarter front angle, soft diffuse lighting with faint soft shadow beneath product.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the glasses positioned with temples open and angled away from camera.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey background and surface with a soft drop shadow beneath the glasses indicating a flat surface.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse overhead lighting producing gentle highlights on glossy frame edges and minimal hard shadows.
Colors
dark brown· frame base#332C2Bamber tortoiseshell· frame spots/highlightsclear / light grey· lenses- Frame shapeLarge square-ish lenses with gently rounded corners and a pronounced bridge area; frames present exaggerated oversized proportions.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- IZIPIZI
OFFICE Tortoise Reading Glasses - IZIPIZI
Variants
16 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4466336 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Black - 1.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466337 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Black - 2.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466338 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Black - 2.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466339 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Black - 3.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610950 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Brown - 1.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610951 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Brown - 2.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610952 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Brown - 2.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610953 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Brown - 3.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466340 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Taupe - 1.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466341 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Taupe - 2.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466342 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Taupe - 2.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4466343 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Taupe - 3.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610954 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Mossy Green - 1.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610955 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Mossy Green - 2.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610956 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Mossy Green - 2.5 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
| 4610957 | Office Oversized Reading Glasses - Mossy Green - 3.0 | CA$75.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Parfaite
Grand champ de vision pour lire longtemps
Le 2. 5 n'est pas exact. .
Le 2. 5 n'est pas exact. .
Très élégante!
Vraiment chouette. Je les adore!
Love these glasses!
Comfortable and great quality for a goood price.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/sunglasses, r/glassesReddit users are divided on Izipizi reading glasses: many love their style and comfort, but a significant number report frustrating durability problems like frames cracking and lenses falling out.
While some users praise Izipizi glasses for being stylish, comfortable, and good value, there is a strong recurring theme of poor durability, with multiple reports of frames breaking, hinges snapping, and lenses detaching after short periods of use.
Themes
Use Cases
- Reading glasses for presbyopia
- Everyday wear
- Fashion accessory
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Cheap $5 reading glasses
Some users feel Izipizi build quality is similar to disposable reading glasses.
vs High-end acetate eyewear
Izipizi uses lower-cost polymers instead of premium acetate, which may affect longevity.
Source Threads
Multiple Izipizi glasses breaking after a short time
Since then every single pair have broken. Maybe 10 plus pairs…but coming back as loved the style. Unfortunately I was being optimistic and thinking just a new screw is needed on the last one but no. Plastic bit broken on the glasses. DO NOT TRUST THIS PRODUCT!
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Izipizi recommended as a favorite reading glasses brand
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 →