Oakley is best known for sports sunglasses, but its prescription frames are just as popular with UK glasses wearers who want something durable, lightweight and a little sporty. If you're shopping for Oakley prescription glasses, three models come up again and again: the Holbrook RX, the Socket 5.0 and the Port Bow.
All three cost under £80 at Specsmart, all three take prescription lenses, and all three suit men and women. The difference comes down to shape, material and fit. Here's how they compare.
Oakley Holbrook vs Socket 5.0 vs Port Bow at a glance
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Holbrook RX (OX8156) |
Socket 5.0 (OX3217) |
Port Bow (OX8164) |
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Price at Specsmart |
£76 |
£78 (was £157) |
£79 (was £145) |
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Shape |
Square |
Rectangular, semi-rimless |
Rectangular |
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Material |
O Matter (lightweight plastic) |
Metal |
O Matter (lightweight plastic) |
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Look |
Sporty, retro-inspired |
Minimal, professional |
Clean, modern, slightly athletic |
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Sizes |
54-18 |
53, 55, 57 |
53, 55, 57 |
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Colours |
Matte Blue Steel |
Satin Black, Matte Gunmetal, Satin Pewter, Titanium |
Satin Black, Universe Blue |
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Best for |
Active, casual wearers |
Office and smart dressers |
Everyday wear, most face shapes |
Short version: choose the Holbrook RX for a bold, sporty frame, the Socket 5.0 for a light metal frame that disappears on your face, and the Port Bow for an all-rounder that works with almost anything.
Oakley Holbrook RX (OX8156): the sporty classic
The Holbrook RX takes the shape of Oakley's best-selling Holbrook sunglasses and turns it into an everyday prescription frame. It has a square, slightly retro outline with a confident, sporty edge.
The front is made from O Matter, Oakley's lightweight and flexible frame material, so it stays comfortable through long days. Oakley's Three-Point Fit design holds the lenses in place without pressing on the sides of your head.
Who it suits: oval, round and heart-shaped faces, and anyone who wants their glasses to make a statement. A great pick if you also wear Holbrook sunglasses and want a matching look.
Shop the Oakley Holbrook RX – £76
Oakley Socket 5.0 (OX3217): the lightweight metal frame
The Socket 5.0 is a semi-rimless metal frame. The lenses sit under a thin metal brow line, which gives a clean, minimal look that works well in the office.
It has adjustable nose pads, so an optician can fine-tune the fit, and it comes in three sizes (53, 55 and 57). Four understated colours — Satin Black, Matte Gunmetal, Satin Pewter and Titanium — make it easy to match with work clothes.
Who it suits: round and oval faces, people who find plastic frames heavy, and anyone who wants their glasses to blend in rather than stand out. At £78, down from £157, it's also the best value of the three.
Shop the Oakley Socket 5.0 – £78
Oakley Port Bow (OX8164): the everyday all-rounder
The Port Bow is a full-rim rectangular frame with clean lines and a subtle athletic touch. Like the Holbrook, it's made from lightweight O Matter.
It comes in three sizes (53, 55 and 57) and two colours: Satin Black, which goes with everything, and Universe Blue for a bit more personality. Its simple shape suits most faces and outfits, which makes it a safe first Oakley frame.
Who it suits: round, oval and heart-shaped faces, and anyone who wants one pair of glasses for work and weekends.
Shop the Oakley Port Bow – £79
Not sure which shape suits you? Read our face shape guide to choosing glasses, or try frames at home with our free home trial.
Prescription lens options for Oakley frames
All three frames are prescription-ready. At Specsmart you can fit them with:
- Single vision lenses for short or long sight
- Varifocal (progressive) lenses if you need help with both distance and reading
- Blue light filter lenses for long hours on screens
- Anti-glare coating to cut reflections when driving at night or working under office lights
You can also use an NHS optical voucher towards your Oakley glasses if you're eligible. Need an up-to-date prescription first? Book a free eye test.
Oakley prescription glasses FAQs
Which Oakley prescription frame is the most popular? The Holbrook RX is one of Oakley's best-known optical frames, thanks to the success of the Holbrook sunglasses. At Specsmart, the Holbrook RX, Socket 5.0 and Port Bow are all best-sellers.
Are Oakley glasses good for people with a strong prescription? Oakley frames take a wide range of prescriptions. For strong prescriptions, a full-rim frame like the Holbrook RX or Port Bow hides thicker lenses better than a semi-rimless frame like the Socket 5.0. Ask about thinner, high-index lenses when you order.
Which Oakley frame is the lightest? The Socket 5.0 has a thin metal frame and semi-rimless design, so it feels the lightest on your face. The Holbrook RX and Port Bow use O Matter, which is also lightweight but has a chunkier look.
Are Oakley glasses unisex? Yes. All three frames in this guide are unisex and suit men and women.
Can I try Oakley glasses before I buy? Yes. Specsmart offers a free home trial and 30-day free returns, so you can see how the frame looks and feels before committing.
Buy Oakley prescription glasses at Specsmart
Whether you want the sporty Holbrook RX, the lightweight Socket 5.0 or the all-round Port Bow, you can get genuine Oakley prescription glasses for under £80 at Specsmart. Every order includes a free home trial and 30-day free returns, and code VIP10 takes 10% off.
