CADDIS
Wabi Sabi Rounded Square Reading Glasses
CADDIS at Simons Wabi Sabi rounded square reading glasses are eyewear designed for reading and near-vision tasks. The frame is crafted from lightweight high-density acetate in a tortoiseshell finish, with clear lenses featuring a premium hard coating and a water, dirt, and grease-repellent surface for durability and easy maintenance. Key specifications include 45 mm eye width, 23 mm bridge, 145 mm temple length, and 5-barrel industrial hinges. User feedback highlights the attractive frame design but notes the frame may feel heavy and that progressive lenses may not perform well, suggesting standard readers as a reliable option.
- Material
- high-density acetate
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- wabi-sabi, modern, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight rounded square reading glasses with high-density acetate frame and premium coatings.
Scratch-resistant and water-repellent lenses, 5-barrel hinges, storage pouch.
- Material
- high-density acetate
- Style
- wabi-sabi, modern, minimalist
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight and comfortable frame
- high-density acetate derived from biotechnology
- rounded square frame shape
- premium hard coating for scratch resistance
- high-performance water, dirt, and grease-repellent coating
- 5-barrel industrial hinges
- signature storage pouch included
- eye width 45 mm
- bridge 23 mm
- temple 145 mm
Product Insights
The CADDIS Wabi Sabi Rounded Square Reading Glasses are premium, bio-acetate frames with a deep tortoiseshell finish, hypoallergenic comfort, durable five-barrel hinges, and water- and oil-repellent coatings that resist smudges. However, the progressive lenses cause significant distortion (single-vision recommended), the blue light coating is highly reflective with no anti-reflective layer, the fit suits narrow faces with high nose bridges but may slip on low bridges, some frames include unexpected engravings, and customer service is unhelpful for final sale returns and exchanges. The included soft pouch protects against dust and scratches but not impacts.
Verified claims
- Progressive lens
- Buyers report significant distortion with progressive lenses and recommend single-vision readers.
- Adjustability
- Heat-bendable temples allow opticians to customize fit, reducing the need for aftermarket nose pads.
- Hinges
- Five-barrel hinges are durable and can be tightened by an optician if they loosen over time.
- Fit
- Suits narrow faces with high nose bridges; may slip on low nose bridges.
- Glare
- Blue light coating is reflective; no anti-reflective coating applied.
- Smudge
- Water- and oil-repellent coatings bead off sweat and resist smudges.
- Customer service
- Buyers report unhelpful service for final sale returns and exchanges.
- Durability
- Five-barrel hinges are standard in acetate frames and durable for everyday use.
- Hinge serviceability
- Hinges can be tightened by an optician if they loosen.
- Tortoiseshell finish
- Bio-acetate frame is cloudless, showing a deep vibrant tortoiseshell pattern.
- Tactile feel
- Frame retains the warm hand-feel of traditional acetate.
- Frame proportion
- 45mm lens width and 23mm bridge produce a refined, centered fit for narrower faces.
- Storage pouch
- Soft sleeve protects against dust and scratches, not impacts.
- Temple branding
- Inner temple bears printed 'CADDIS' branding visible when worn.
- Lens mark
- Right lens has a tiny white mark, faint and illegible.
- Unexpected engravings
- Some Caddis frames include unexpected 'PORT' and 'STARBOARD' engravings.
- Coating reflectivity
- Lenses lack anti-reflective coating; buyers report blue light coating on similar models is highly reflective.
- Lens clarity
- Water- and oil-repellent coatings keep lenses free of smudges and sweat during extended reading.
- Lens tint origin
- Pale green tint likely from lens substrate or blue-light filter, not from clear coatings.
- Comfort
- Bio-acetate frame with plant-based plasticizers is inherently hypoallergenic.
- Aesthetic quality
- Bio-acetate yields pristine transparent frames and deep color saturation.
- Brand positioning
- Caddis describes this as a premium, bio-based acetate frame on their website.
Product record
- Title
- Wabi Sabi Rounded Square Reading Glasses
- Brand
- CADDIS
- Price
- 160 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of glossy tortoiseshell eyeglass frames with rounded-square lenses set in full-rim acetate; clear lightly green-tinted lenses; temples visible behind the lenses and casting soft shadows on the surface.
- Frame shapeFull-rim rounded-square front with a slight saddle-style center bridge and gently curved upper brow line.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Material and finishGlossy acetate appearance with a polished, shiny surface and visible light reflections along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Color patternTortoiseshell pattern mixing dark brown, amber and yellow patches across the full rim and visible temple sections.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.33 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - LensesClear lenses with a subtle pale green tint visible across both lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Temple visibilityTemple arms extend rearward and are visible through the lenses as blurred darker shapes ending in slightly rounded tips.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Metal hinge accentsSmall rectangular vertical metal rivet accents located near the outer top corners of both rims.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.38 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.87 · y 0.38 · w 0.05 · h 0.08 (high) - Lens print or markTiny white printed mark on the upper outer area of the right lens; characters are faint and not clearly legible.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (low)
Other
Studio-front product shot on a neutral light gray background with even top lighting and soft cast shadows beneath the frame; centered composition with slight perspective flattening.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- ShadowsSoft diffuse shadow cast below and slightly to the left and right of the frame, matching the frame contour.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front-facing view with the glasses occupying the lower central portion of the image and considerable empty space above.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing soft highlights along the top rim and subtle reflections on lens surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown-amber· frame#3C2D2Cpale green tint· lenses- Frame shapeFull-rim rounded-square front with a slight saddle-style center bridge and gently curved upper brow line.
- 02
Product
Glossy tortoiseshell acetate eyeglass frame with rounded-square lenses, visible temples with printed inner text, metal hinge accents, and lightly tinted lenses showing a pale green-blue reflection.
- Frame shapeRounded-square full-rim frame with slightly thick glossy acetate rims and a subtle keyhole-style bridge area visible from this angle.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Temple armsTwo full-length temples in matching tortoiseshell acetate with slightly tapered rounded tips and a smooth glossy finish.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.45 · w 0.47 · h 0.28 (high) - Hinge detailSmall triangular metal inlay at the temple hinge on the outer temple near the front of the frame.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.53 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Corner metal pinSmall vertical rectangular metal pin inset into the front frame near the upper outer corner of each lens.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.02 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.53 · w 0.02 · h 0.04 (high) - Lens tint and reflectionsClear lenses with a faint pale green-blue anti-reflective tint visible as subtle color reflections across both lens surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Inner temple text“CADDIS”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing under the glasses and even front lighting; image cropped with empty space above the product.
- Background and lightingEven, pale neutral studio background with soft shadow cast by the glasses to the lower right, indicating directional overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter angled side view of the glasses showing front and both temples, positioned on a flat surface.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown with amber flecks· frame front and templespale aqua tint· lenses- Frame shapeRounded-square full-rim frame with slightly thick glossy acetate rims and a subtle keyhole-style bridge area visible from this angle.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/glassesReddit users praise Caddis reading glasses for their stylish design but frequently criticize progressive lens performance, heavy frames, and unreliable customer service.
While the aesthetics receive positive remarks, the prevalent complaints about lens quality, comfort, and support create a cautious and somewhat negative overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Non-prescription reading glasses
- Prescription glasses (especially for strong prescriptions)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Roka
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Source Threads
Positive frame aesthetics but uncertain about progressive lenses
just got Wabi Sabi-it's a beautiful frame-not sure the progressive is working for me however-i may exchange for just readers.
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