Direct Specs Reviews 

446
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 58 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and going above and beyond to assist them, often making the experience pleasant and efficient. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the personalized approach and the effort taken to find suitable products or solutions. People are also very satisfied with the quality of the products, including lenses and frames, and find the prices to be brilliant and competitive compared to other providers. However, some people mentioned that while in-store service is good, the lack of communication and reliability regarding updates or issues can be disappointing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glasses purchased 3yrs ago broke so contacted Burton branch...same frames tracked down by jenny from another branch and prescription emailed...payment including postage sent and new glasses arrived a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed new sunglasses as I had lost mine. Went into Shirley direct specs, can park outside 👍 Met Gary who showed me a pair of glasses after I explained I wanted something different and big. I ab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt & Gary gave great service. Also suggested that my puppy chewed specs may be repairable - which they were! I suspect other opticians would simply insist a new pair would be required . . I deci... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called in as a bit of an emergency as frames bought from another supplier a while back broke. Superb customer service from Gary at Shirley branch in the Midlands, who spent a good half hour trying to... See more


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  1. Health & Medical

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We are the original glasses factory outlet, established in 1998, with branches across the Midlands. You can buy with confidence at one of our stores, where you can see our full range of over 500 styles and discuss your lenses in person. Or, If you're looking for the ultimate bargain, browse our online-only specials - and get a pair of glasses for as little as £9.99 complete!


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt & Gary gave great service

Matt & Gary gave great service. Also suggested that my puppy chewed specs may be repairable - which they were! I suspect other opticians would simply insist a new pair would be required . .
I decided to purchase an additional pair as a spare anyway. Great team at Shirley Solihull branch. Wish you did contact lenses too, would use you for daily disposables if you did.

July 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phoned Gary today and a broken pair of…

Phoned Gary today and a broken pair of sunglasses where the arm had came away from the frame. He said come straight in. Within ten minutes Gary had removed the old screw and added a new one! Fantastic! Saved me hundreds in buying a new pair! Really would recommend Gary and the team as they clearly know and enjoy what they do.

June 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful in the shop

Very helpful in the shop. Vary happy for me to try multiple pairs of glasses and giving very helpful feedback and suggestions on which type of glasses look and fit the best.

June 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Jenny was friendly and very knowledgeable. Made the visit very pleasurable. My glasses were ready within the given time scale and are so far very good I will definitely be returning.

June 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Affordable glasses

From the moment you walk in your met with a friendly and professional manager (Jenny) the process is easy and so much cheaper than the high street with new glasses within the week definitely going back again

June 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process from start to finish…

The whole process from start to finish was a pleasant experience. Jenny was a cheerful, pleasant person to deal with. There was a wide range of frames to choose from. I was not disappointed and would recommend to anyone.

May 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, Jenny was very helpful and knew what glasses I wanted better than me and I love them. Great service, great price and Jenny is brilliant.
Won't be going anywhere else again 🤩

May 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

first time using this company and won’t…

first time using this company and won’t be the last, Jenny was lovely and very helpful and I feel like I got a right bargain compared to the mainstream opticians who charge an arm and a leg!

Highly recommend Direct Specs and Jenny

May 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic member of staff

I have been using direct specs in Shirley west Midlands for a couple of years. I went in last Monday as I know Gary works on that day and yet again I was not disappointed. He once again was friendly, very attentive and professional. He always seems to be able to sort out any problems I have with mine and my mother's glasses. He is such an asset to the Company to the degree I only go in when I know he is working. Gary u are fantastic and so helpful, keep up the good work as I would probably look elsewhere if u wasn't there.

April 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Again superb service and always…

Again superb service and always attention to detail. I have been several times over the years and the service is always outstanding plus glasses / frames etc are extremely competitive compared to other companies. Would definitely recommend.

March 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can not praise this company enough

I can not praise this company enough! I lost my specs
(again!!) and emailed to say i needed to buy some more but was worried I'd mess them the order up.. Simon came back to me straight away to say he could help and then did! Absolute legend
After a bit of a nightmare with Royal Mail, they lost my delivery/sent it back
I emailed again and Abi rang me within minutes to say they would replace them - fantastic service

I highly recommend this company, not only for their lovely glasses but there sales team and customer service are amazing

Thank you again

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi, Trasci. Thanks for this lovely review and your continued custom via our online store. We hope your new specs don't go walkabout, but if you have any issues please get in touch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenny identified straight away that I…

Jenny identified straight away that I was wearing the wrong bridge size; that’s why my spectacles kept sliding down my nose. I didn’t even realise there was such a thing. Jenny is always cheerful and welcoming. I’ve bought specs from here for at least 10 years. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Karen, thanks for your continued custom and this wonderful review! Your kind word have been passed to Jenny at our Burton branch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend! Great experinece , friendly and welcoming! Will definitely back for another pair. 🌟

March 21, 2026
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Thank you, Lucy! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The PERFECT Service from start to…

The PERFECT Service from start to finish! Highly recommended!

March 14, 2026
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Hi Richard. Really pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience at our Shirley branch and thanks for your review and recommendation!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at Direct Specs

Great experience at Direct Specs. Jenny was absolutely amazing. Extremely welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. She took her time, helping me try on plenty of glasses to find some that fit my head. Her feedback was greatly appreciated. The turn around was prompt and the price was great. Would definitely recommend!

March 14, 2026
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi, Joe. Thanks for your fantastic review of our Burton branch. Your kind words will be passed on to Jenny!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Jenny at the burton…

Great service from Jenny at the burton branch. 10/10 recommend. :)

March 7, 2026
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi Lauren. Thanks for your lovely review, your kind words have been passed on to Jenny at our Burton branch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly

Friendly, cheap, fast service. Thank you….for my 6th pair from you.

March 7, 2026
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Reply from Direct Specs

Hi, Catherine. Thank you for your kind review and loyalty, we really appreciate both! Look forward to serving you again, soon.

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