History
Specs Eyewear was founded in 2002 by Monte Ysidro who later partnered with Jason Bell. The two were friends since the fourth grade and grew up together in Benton,KS. Since then, Specs has added Darl Heffelbower as a third partner. The company started in a local mall in a 1010 kiosk. Today Specs has five eyewear stores in Kansas including Derby, El Dorado, and Wichita. Over the last 10 years SPECS has exploded on to the eyewear scene and has become the fastest growing local eyewear retailer and the leading provider for sunglasses. SPECS specializes in Hi-Definition lenses, coatings, and high curved prescription eyewear that local retailers and eye doctors are nervous to make.
Specialties
Specs, which has been a part of Wichita's eyewear scene since 2001, has an impressive selection of eyewear frames and sunglasses. And, Specs offers leading-edge technology customers won't find at discount eyewear stores, including higher performance lens coatings. At Specs, the options don't end with designer eyeglasses. As the largest Oakley dealer in the state, Specs also offers fashionable prescription sunglasses. Customers simply choose the sunglasses they like, and then Specs adds authentic Oakley optics to create stylish prescription sunglasses. The sunglasses, which include a variety of brand names like Maui Jim, also can be purchased for non-prescription use. Plus, Specs custom fits curved prescription sunglasses, an often-complex undertaking many optical stores won't tackle.