Maui Jim Ho'okipa-907
Prescription Sunglasses Unisex

Would like a snugger fit along the sides.

Maui Jim sunglasses are fantastic. Light weight. clear. and stylist. But when you pay over $500 for prescription sunglasses, you expect them to last a couple of years or more. The way the nose bridge attaches to the lenses is so weak it will cause cracks in the lenses quite quickly. Why can't you use the non-prescription frame design with prescription lenses, it would be much more sturdy and provide enough support that the lenses wouldn't crack from the stresses of normal use. I switched to MJs from Oakley over ten years ago, but after problems with my last two prescription sunglasses, I am finding it hard to justify paying another $550 for MJs.

I recently bought Hookipa prescription Sunglasses! They fit perfectly and I was worried about Prescription not being right! They were perfect! So glad i ordered them! Will order from frames direct again!

After discovering the amazing comfort and clarity of Maui Jim sunglasses, I couldn't go back to cheaper frames so saved for a prescription pair although, honestly, these are pretty darn expensive. I'd also had an outstanding experience with Maui Jim customer service in the past, which added to my willingness to swallow the price. I do really enjoy these sunglasses for their light weight and clarity but have found a few issues I can't completely look past (pun somewhat intended). The biggest problem with Hookipa is the size of the nose pads - they're really big and actually infringe on my field of vision. It's a shame that this small but substantial detail is so poorly executed that it takes away from an otherwise excellent pair of glasses. I've had the MJ Lighthouse model in non-prescription and wish the pads on that model had been used on Hookipa (sadly, Lighthouse wasn't available in prescription, so Hookipa was my next best option). A smaller, aesthetic issue to be careful about with Hookipa is the thick dark line across the upper back of the lenses; it isn't visible in all photos and I personally don't like how it looks. I chose the gradient that's darkest at the top of the lens which, along with having the gray lenses, hides that dark line enough for my taste but it'd be more visible on a lighter colored lens. In summary, these glasses have transformed how well I see when outside, plus the crispness and color of my surroundings, but there are a few significant details that keep me from completely loving them.

The Maui Jim Hookipa-907 RX glasses look and feel great, but they will not last. This model does not have a solid frame, therefore, the lens take all the stress. I had mine for 6 months before the lens cracked at the bridge. I would suggest picking a pair with a solid frame.