Golding

Golding Prescription Sunglasses

The aviator has been a favourite for decades, and for good reason. The Golding is a pair of unisex full-rim metal aviator sunglasses, sized 56-16-145, in Sepia Marblewood or Storm Grey. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It is part of our Walter & Herbert range.

Sepia Marblewood or Storm Grey: which one is you?

Sepia Marblewood. Sepia Marblewood is a good everyday shade. It is a versatile choice that works for most people.

Storm Grey. Storm Grey is a deep blue-grey. It goes with almost everything and never draws too much attention.

Each colour is shown in the gallery, so you can compare them side by side before you decide.

The details

The aviator shape suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces. The double bridge is a nod to classic aviator style and makes the front feel sturdy.

The slim metal construction keeps it light and neat, and it is easy for an optician to adjust.

The Golding is an easy everyday pair of prescription sunglasses for driving, walking and weekends outdoors.

How to wear it

Easy to wear with almost anything, from beachwear to a smart jacket.

How it fits

At 56mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 128mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Prescription lenses for the Golding

The Golding can be made with any of these lens types:

• Single vision: one prescription across the whole lens, for distance, reading or the computer.
• Varifocal: near, intermediate and distance in one lens, with no visible line.
• Bifocal: a separate reading segment in the lower part of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification if you just need help with close work.

Want lighter lenses? A high-index lens is thinner than standard plastic. Pair it with an anti-reflective coating for less glare when you drive after dark.

Before you order

Make sure your prescription is in date; most adults in the UK are advised to have an eye test every two years, and your optician will tell you if you need one sooner. You will also need your PD, which tells our lab where to centre the lenses. With those two things ready, ordering takes a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

Made for you in our UK lab

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Golding. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

Keep them looking new

Clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than your jumper, keep them in their case when they are in your bag, and do not leave them on a sunny car dashboard. Our lens care guide has more tips.

Questions we often get

Can I get the Golding with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 56mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and checked before they are sent out.

Want to compare? See more prescription sunglasses.