Mikasa Cal Highball Glass Set, 17-Ounce, Set Of 4, Clear

We really like these glasses a lot. They are an excellent size to be used for an old fashioned or other cocktails. 15.5 ounces is almost 2 cups – generous size. They also feel great in the hand & look great too. The stripes along the side are cut into the glass & frosted so they are very tactile & give grip. They go thru the dishwasher with no problems. The rims are thin & really pleasant against lips. The base is heavy & feels like a classic old fashioned glass, should. They were packed really well for shipping & all arrived in perfect condition. I have ordered Mikasa wine glasses & they were also packed great – Mikasa has shipping figured out. Yes, some may get broken in shipping but these have a really good chance of arriving intact.

These are very refined looking glasses and feel nice in the hand as well. The subtle lines at the bottom add just a touch of tasteful decoration. The glass is very thin at the lip area which makes for a nice crystal ring effect, but beware that they are also on the delicate side. The heavily weighted bottoms and thin top make them a bit delicate in a dishwasher because they want to flip around bottoms down. This is to be expected from this design, but still is something to be aware of.

I decided to order these because I am building my collection of different drinking glasses and needed a set for cocktails "on the rocks." This set arrived to me in pristine condition. I have ordered other glasses from the Mikasa brand before, and have never had an issue with breakage or shattering during shipment. The glasses were shipped in a cardboard box with cardboard dividers. I inspected each one, and as I mentioned they were all in good condition. The lines going around the lower width of the glass are actually indents, which I like because it allows for a better grip. Each glass has a heavy bottom, giving it a heavy weighted feel that gives the user the idea that it is made of a great quality and craftsmanship. The glass narrows as it goes up towards a thin rim. This is also gives it a fine, elevated feel. I would be very careful throwing these in the dishwasher because of the rim, and I will be washing them by hand. These glasses are perfect and wide enough for large craft ice when serving drinks on the rocks. Price is on the higher end but that is to be expected with the quality and name of the Mikasa brand. These would make a great gift for whiskey drinkers.

I have had these glasses for about 6 months and several have broken in the top rack of the dishwasher. I have never had that happen, even to wine glasses.

Being a butterfingers, I don't use the Waterford Crystal that often. I love this set because it's gorgeous and won't hurt so much if I break one. The crystal is beautiful, very clear as expected, with a wonderful feel in your hand. I find that a double old fashion is the right size for just about any beverage. Lovely glasses that won't break the bank.

These glasses look nice and are easy to hold but are think around the top rim and are super fragile. I haven't even had them 5 months and two of the four glasses I purchased broke. I'm very disappointed.

When I ordered these four 17 oz highball glasses from Mikasa, I didn't realize the level of quality and beauty I was in for. I was really impressed when they arrived... the crystal glass is beautifully cut and visually flawless. The Mikasa name still means something good, and I couldn't be more pleased. As with any crystal glass, it's a good bit thinner than standard glassware so it feels like you should be careful in handling and using it. While that's always a good idea with high quality premium glassware, crystal is durable to a higher degree than its feel in the hand might suggest, so I'm not worried that normal use will damage it. This is definitely a set of glasses to care for and to use with pride. It would make a lovely gift for housewarming, holidays, and marriage or partnership events!

This glasses are made of crystal. As such, I expected these to be a bit more fragile than typical glassware. However, they're so fragile, I've already broken 2 of them at the tops. The tops of these glasses are incredibly thin. They're so thin, that I've worried about breaking them if I merely happened to hit my teeth on them. Both of the glasses I broke happened while I was hand washing them. So, while I love the look of these glasses, I just can't recommend them due to questions about their overall durability. Bottom line: Pass 3 stars

Très beaux verres, mieux que prévu. Délicats mais robustes. Vont au lave vaisselle.