Specs Eyewear Blog

Maui Jim Sunglasses Are Back in Stock Online at Specs
09 OCT

Maui Jim Sunglasses Are Back in Stock Online at...

Whether you’re replacing a well-loved pair, refreshing your everyday style, or shopping for a holiday gift, now is a great time to explore our current Maui Jim selection.

Maui Jim Sunglasses Are Back in Stock Online at...

Whether you’re replacing a well-loved pair, refreshing your everyday style, or shopping for a holiday gift, now is a great time to explore our current Maui Jim selection.

Beat the Winter Glare with a New Pair of Aviator Sunglasses
02 OCT

Beat the Winter Glare with a New Pair of Aviato...

Cold weather doesn’t mean your sunglasses should go into storage. With bright winter mornings and sunlight bouncing off the snow, you’ll want a favorite pair ready before the first snowfall....

Beat the Winter Glare with a New Pair of Aviato...

Cold weather doesn’t mean your sunglasses should go into storage. With bright winter mornings and sunlight bouncing off the snow, you’ll want a favorite pair ready before the first snowfall. Aviator sunglasses bring timeless style to your winter wardrobe. Their signature shape pairs just as easily with a heavy coat and scarf as it does with your summer favorites. If...

Oakley Eyewear Is Back in Stock—Take a Look
30 SEP

Oakley Eyewear Is Back in Stock—Take a Look

The wait is over! Oakley eyewear is back in stock on our website, and we’re excited to welcome it back to the lineup. Known for sporty styling and bold designs, Oakley...

Oakley Eyewear Is Back in Stock—Take a Look

The wait is over! Oakley eyewear is back in stock on our website, and we’re excited to welcome it back to the lineup. Known for sporty styling and bold designs, Oakley is a favorite for anyone who wants their eyewear to show a little personality. If you’ve been waiting to browse Oakley frames, now’s a great time to explore the available...

Wichita Real Producers Happy Hour @ Specs Waterfront!
22 SEP

Wichita Real Producers Happy Hour @ Specs Water...

Guests enjoyed professional headshots by Kim Stiffler, cookies from Rachel of RJW Homegrown Elegance, an open bar provided by Xclusive Bartending, and the opportunity to explore our eyewear collection—including the...

Wichita Real Producers Happy Hour @ Specs Water...

Guests enjoyed professional headshots by Kim Stiffler, cookies from Rachel of RJW Homegrown Elegance, an open bar provided by Xclusive Bartending, and the opportunity to explore our eyewear collection—including the latest Oakley and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

From Clear to Sunglasses: The Story of Transitions® Lenses
22 SEP

From Clear to Sunglasses: The Story of Transiti...

The next major leap came in 1991, when Transitions Optical commercialized photochromic technology in lightweight plastic lenses. Instead of silver crystals, modern plastic lenses use specialized organic molecules that temporarily...

From Clear to Sunglasses: The Story of Transiti...

The next major leap came in 1991, when Transitions Optical commercialized photochromic technology in lightweight plastic lenses. Instead of silver crystals, modern plastic lenses use specialized organic molecules that temporarily change structure when activated by light. As the light changes, the lenses adapt with it. Today’s Transitions® lenses build on that science with faster performance, more lens options and a...

Through a Local Lens: The History of Specs in Downtown Hutchinson
22 SEP

Through a Local Lens: The History of Specs in D...

The location began a new chapter in 1988, when Payton Optical moved to 122 North Main. Greg Payton carefully restored important features of the building, exposing its distinctive south brick...

Through a Local Lens: The History of Specs in D...

The location began a new chapter in 1988, when Payton Optical moved to 122 North Main. Greg Payton carefully restored important features of the building, exposing its distinctive south brick wall and preserving the beautiful, authentic metal ceiling that customers can still admire today. Payton Optical spent 29 years at this address as part of the family business’s remarkable 70-year...