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The Oakley Hip Tone 8182 eyeglasses solve a problem that’s plagued larger-headed wearers for years: finding prescription frames that actually fit. As Oakley’s largest eyeglass frame, the Hip Tone features a generous 60mm lens width—the first time Oakley has offered this size in prescription eyewear. The full-rim square silhouette delivers clean lines and bold angles that add definition to your face without the pinching, pressure points, or temple indentations that come with frames that are too small.
The Hip Tone is constructed from O Matter, Oakley’s proprietary nylon-based frame material that’s 25% lighter than standard acetate and twice as strong. This isn’t marketing speak—O Matter was engineered to meet the demands of professional athletes, withstanding impact forces, UV radiation, and temperature extremes that would make ordinary plastic frames brittle. The result is a frame that’s light enough to wear all day but tough enough to handle real-world use.
Adjustable wire core temples let you dial in the fit, while Unobtainium earsocks—the same material Oakley originally developed for motorcycle grips—increase grip when you sweat. The adjustable silicone nose pads are a game-changer if you’ve dealt with frames that slide down or sit at the wrong height. You can fine-tune the position to keep your lenses aligned with your pupils, which matters when you’re paying for prescription lenses.
The Hip Tone’s 4-base frame design (a flatter curve than Oakley’s sport sunglasses) makes it compatible with a wide range of prescriptions, including single vision, progressives, and bifocals. The 58mm and 60mm lens widths, 16mm bridge, and 155mm temples give you options depending on your exact measurements. Available in five finishes—Polished Clear, Satin Grey Smoke, Satin Light Steel, Satin Black, and Matte Carbon—the Hip Tone works equally well in the office or off-duty.
If you’ve been making do with frames that are too narrow, the Hip Tone 8182 is worth a look. It’s designed for the fit that standard frames can’t deliver.