Design good – structure weak – no customer service
The design is excellent and very comfortable to wear.
However, both temples broke at the same weak point: the metal insert inside the arm is structurally weakened by the hole where the screw goes through. This creates a clear mechanical failure point. Both sides broke within months under normal use.
I contacted Icare Optic and received no response. For frames sold at 99–139 EUR, this is disappointing.
I have already spent nearly 50 USD on replacement arms and expect the issue to happen again. With custom lenses, replacing the full frame would cost hundreds of USD.
Good design is not enough. Durability and customer service matter.
February 20, 2026
Unprompted review