They are beautiful, clear glass
340530
I thought, for the price, these would be plastic.  They are beautiful, clear glass, and create the most beautiful rainbows in my window.
3271913
Lovely replacement glasses for cases when the better pair is misplaced or forgotten.
I like the lenses - very clear, no distortions, polarized, and colorful on the outside.
The frame does not seem sturdy, and it is not wide enough for me, although I don't think my skull is extraordinarily wide.
It fits, but only because the hinges are flexible enough.
1765246
Beautiful, clear glass FROM EUROPE! I will replace all of our stems now. The only negative would be the "dimple" in the bottom. Why?, well it holds a few cc's of water from the dishwasher that has to be dealt with. But I will order more sets for gifts.
3064611
Beautiful glasses, incredibly unique that will be part of a gift basket for others to enjoy.
1300549
it's inevitable to have mixed feelings about these glasses.  on the one hand, they are so elegant, but on the other, they seem to have a death wish.

pros:
* beautiful, unusual design.  the glass is crystal clear.  it displays your beverage with striking clarity, inviting you to drink it or simply marvel at its looks.
* the insulation works quite well.  a shot of espresso doesn't tend to hold its heat very long, but it does better in these glasses.
* the pressure-equalizing hole in the bottom is sealed with a rubber valve that effectively prevents water from getting inside the double wall.  some other brands have no such seal and are very prone to getting water in them.  the worst i've seen inside these glasses is minimal condensation after a round in the dishwasher, but that tends to dissipate quickly.
* extra capacity for double shots.  i pour my espresso shots with a standard volume of 1 fl oz each, and i always drink double shots.  i sometimes use 2 fl oz glasses, but they are a bit more cumbersome because they are easier to spill.  the extra 0.5 fl oz provided by these glasses is just the leeway i need for comfort or for the occasional long pour.
* the glass feels smooth and delicate.  it's inviting to the touch.

cons:
* extremely fragile.  really, i think this is some evil ploy by Bodum to get us to buy replacements, because these glasses are so nice otherwise.

i've bought two 2.5 fl oz glasses and four 8.5 fl oz glasses by Bodum, and only one survives from each set.  i think the only reason the other espresso glass hasn't broken is because i'm the only one who uses it, and i'm mostly diligent to keep it away from my roommates.  to be fair, my roommates broke most of the other glasses; but i tend to be unusually careful with my possessions, and they weren't particularly abusive with them, so i think in the end it's fair to blame the glasses.

if you're like me, you'll buy these glasses anyway, despite their one major flaw.  here is some advice if you do:
* keep them away from clumsy or careless people.
* do not drop anything hard into them.  if you use ice or a spoon in your beverage, place it in gently.
* do not leave them out when not in use.  otherwise, someone might push something into them or knock them over.
* hand wash them.

to Bodum: for the love of all of your customers, please release a new line of glasses made with a sturdy glass such as borosilicate, Tritan, or something along those lines.  i've seen plenty of glassware that looks and feels delicate but is in fact very sturdy.  your current glass just doesn't cut it.  i'd be willing to pay more for something that lasts longer and doesn't require so much pampering, and i don't think i'm the only one.  look at it this way: as soon as some other glasses come on the market that match your other features but also use sturdier glass, everyone like me will switch to that without a second thought.  whether that successor is made by you or by some other company is up to you.
2157033
these glasses are absolutely beautiful. my husband bought these for my as a birthday gift and I absolutely love them. I love how the paint looks one way when the glass is empty and a totally different way with wine in it. I am just wondering if there is anyway to put in a special order for the glasses to have certain colors on them.
3012031
These are a really great buy! These are beautiful glasses.  The company is great to deal with as well.  They replaced a glass as a courtesy to us.  This is a great find on Amazon.
1727952
I agree that the packaging was not the greatest, but our set arrived in good condition. They were on sale when we bought them, and are happy with the quality of the glass. For a celebration, they look great, and have held up. We do not put them in the dishwasher, only hand wash for us; but the papers that came with the glasses said they could be washed in he machine.
3201288
I love these cups.  They look great and the finish is truly beautiful.  They wash up crystal clear in the dishwasher, unlike the plates which spot for some reason.  Fun to drink out of as they are such a rich and cheerful color.
1884574
I'm so glad I found these.  I had a set from William Sonoma many, many years ago.  I've been needing another set, but they don't carry them anymore.  I was so glad to find them here.  My first set was a see-through blue color.  These are a nice clear color.  They do look like glass and the feel/weight is heavier than expected for the type of material it is.  I can't speak for these specific glasses, but the ones I had before (which appear the same) have lasted 15 years.  After 15 years, they do look "foggy" and not clear/clean looking like they used to.  A couple of the old ones got cracks around the rim.  Even though I can see wear and tear on my old set, they are still holding up strong.  I just wanted a set that looked nicer and newer.
181793
This is a beautiful, clear glass product. I bought them to do etching on the back and it came out beautiful. So much so that the company I work for ordered 25 for the Board of Directors Christmas gifts.
2299723
These arrived promptly, well-packaged, with no damage. Ten ounces is a BIG martini glass! The thick, solid stems add a lot of heft to them also. I ordered 3 sets of 2. $60 for glasses that can only be used with a straight face during the Christmas Holidays could be considered excessive I suppose. But one set would make a very  unique Xmas gift for a Martini-drinking friend I think. And these are not crystal,  and you can tell it. The glass adds to the weight I suppose. I looked back at the product specs and it does say "glass-soda lime." Clueless as to what soda lime glass was, I  investigated and found this: "Soda-lime glass, also called soda-lime-silica glass, is the most prevalent type of glass, used for windowpanes, and glass containers (bottles and jars) for beverages, food, and some commodity items. Glass bakeware is often made of tempered soda-lime glass." So just plain old,  ordinary,  every-day glass.  Disappointing. I assumed Mikasa meant "crystal." My error, but one I think I will rectify with a "return."
Additionally at least one of the glasses had bubbles in the clear glass "bowl"-- unacceptable to me, but no doubt "correctable" through a non-defective replacement if I were inclined to explore that option. My real issue (besides glass vs crystal)  is with the white decorations on the stems. First, the snowflakes are not nearly as delicate, uniform and "precise" as the picture shows -- kind of hand-painted/juvenile in fact. And second, and the first thing I noticed when unwrappng them: on the red stems the "white" decorations are pink, clearly and unmistakably pink (not so on the green where the  snowflakes are, well, "white as snow").
All in all, these are OK, but no better than OK --- with the possible exception of the "whimsical" factor at Christmas.
1868706
These glasses are beautiful!  They look like high quality glassware but they're actually a very clear and easy to care for plastic.  They go through the dishwasher with no problem at all and they have survived my rather lively and chaotic household with no breaks or scratches.  In fact I was just telling my mom this morning that I think I'll order another set.  I highly recommend!
239514
These are so beautiful, they look just like glass, but better for outdoor/pool use.  I am so happy with these, I ordered 2 sets.  I love them.
2278865
Beautiful, sturdy glassware. I have a Waterford crystal vase, and I was stunned at how similar these glasses appear in terms of clarity, sparkle, and weight. They're very elegant, yet quite solid; I don't fear breaking them as I do with Riedel.

Mikasa obviously cares about customer satisfaction because the packaging includes a phone number should any customer service be required. The box was so sturdy, though, that I can't imagine there'd be any breakage in shipping.

Although it's a minor thing, I did appreciate that the stickers on the bottoms of the glasses came off easily with warm water.

I would use these at a holiday dinner, yet I wouldn't fear taking them out on the back deck for cocktails - they have a nice heft to them, and the design makes them easy to hold (no slipping out of your fingers, even in humid conditions).
4696811
These glasses are ultimate in aesthetic and appeal. Lightweight, perfectly clear lead-free crystal but fragile. Definitely not the glass to give a young kid who might be rough with it --  but a great glass that will be as marvelous as the premium drinks you fill it with. I've already broken 2 of these glasses yet I still purchase them because they are that fantastic.
4906752
They're beautiful but they break. They are glass. The little video of a bowl dropping to the floor without breaking is misleading. These are not made of the same material as Corelleware. But, once again, they are beautiful