I have a bronze HCL pair of Makahas'. I love them. After a while, being a huge hammock reader, I bought the same glasses in a 2X magnification. They easily replaced my prescription eyeglasses for outdoor reading. I am picky, & Maui Jim makes the best!!!

(Posted on 5/4/13)

I have enjoyed my Maui Jim Makaha Reader's very much! While riding on my Harley, I do not need to stop and change glasses to see the GPS. This was such a problem in the past, and the GLARE is non-existant when viewing my gauges. I have tried Oakley's, and I currently have a pair, but Maui Jim's are a win-win combination. You need to market your glasses to the bikers ( I did not see that listed as an option in Activities), for they fit great, and are comfortable.

Many guys and gals have noticed my shades, and I let them try on the Oakley's then my Maui Jims....it is hard to get my Maui jims back!!

(Posted on 2/18/13)

Pro
great style,nose pieces and ear pieces help to have the MJ shades stick to the head while reading
Con
the polarized lens coating will not let you read easily LCD screens like computers or smartphone but great for reading books or seeing the sights.

(Posted on 11/28/12)

At 50 I need all the help I can get! These are perfect for reading or even driving when you have to look at a map. I have been a Maui Jim fan for years and these are up to the same high standards. Like any sunglasses it is difficult to read computers/pda's etc but these sure beat wearing your readers under your sunglasses!

(Posted on 11/28/12)

I have owned three pairs of Maui Jim's and loved each pair but was getting frustrated that I had to change glasses to read my blackberry. Bam, Maui comes up with sunglass readers..Awesome, I can play golf and still keep up with work...not that I want to keep up with work but I couldnt play as much if I didnt. THese are the best

(Posted on 11/28/12)

After wearing and loving a pair of Big Kahunas for over 7 years, I found I needed a little help reading small print. So, it was off with the Maui Jim's and on with the reading glasses. Since I live in Hawaii where the sun always shines, I found myself switching glasses a dozen or more times a day. Then I heard about the Maui Readers. After an hour or so getting used to the bi-focal aspect of my new Makaha Readers, I was hooked. Especially at the beach. No more acting the buffoon with my reading glasses on the end of my nose over my Maui Jim's while reading in the glaring sun. I can even see the various smaller gauges in my car now while driving. Even checking the time on my watch now has become a breeze! Thanks Maui Jim!

(Posted on 11/28/12)

Need alittle help with reading and was delighted when I found a high end sunglass with style. Got the black and the clarity of everything is so good, what a difference between what I had and what I bought. I am able to see if I'm looking at a map or checking a text. Not driving of course. Also the weight is so light I feel like I have nothing on my face. LOVE THEM!

(Posted on 11/28/12)

After getting my new contacts, my eye doctor recommended Maui Jim sunglasses specifically because they have the readers on the bottom of the lenses. I'd never heard of sunglasses like that before and when I tried them I found they were instantly comfortable, very stylish and do exactly what they're supposed to do for me when I read something close while wearing them. The flexible stems and rubber nose pads are great because the glasses fit from the first wearing, no break-in time needed. I highly recommend these sunglasses to anyone who needs that extra help with near vision.

(Posted on 11/28/12)

In fact the glasses are very "sexy": design, view, weight.
However for "sport glasses" it doesn't match with the brand. Bought these glasses less than a year and half. Just did 1 week normal ski and daily use mainly in weekends, since then.

Last week the left lense broke in the frame fixing - see pictures.

Can't do much since I do not have proof of purchasing, done in January 2009 in Les Gets - French Alps and I leave in Portugal - Lisbon. It is a pitty and besides the glasses are not cheap!

(Posted on 11/28/12)

I've always had to take off my sunglasses and put on readers to look at anything up close when outside. Now, I can keep the sunglasses on! No issues getting used to reading lenses. The only very small issue is a reflection off the top of the reader lens in very bright sunlight.
I already had Makahas and I love the lightweight frame and lens shape.
My readers are the black frames with gray lenses and 150 power.
I now use my regular Makahas in bronze for conditions that have medium light but a lot of reflectivity like driving in snowy conditions.

(Posted on 11/28/12)