Walton

Walton Prescription Sunglasses

Some sunglasses are just for the beach. The Walton by Walter & Herbert is the pair you will want to wear everywhere: driving, walking the dog, lunch outside. It is a men’s metal aviator with a double bridge, and because it can be made with your prescription, you can finally see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time.

Golden tort or storm grey?

Golden tort pairs a gold metal frame with tortoiseshell arm tips and warm brown lenses. Brown lenses boost contrast, which makes them a great all-rounder for driving and bright days, and the gold finish looks classic and a little bit glamorous.

Storm grey is darker and more modern: a near-black metal frame with green lenses. Green-tinted lenses keep colours natural while cutting brightness, and the dark frame gives the Walton a sharper, more understated look.

The aviator, done properly

The teardrop lens shape covers more of the eye than smaller styles, which helps block light from above and the sides. The double bridge gives the front its classic aviator line.

Size and fit

With 57mm lenses this is a generous, full-size aviator. The 14mm bridge is narrow, and the 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Compare these numbers with a pair that fits you well; they are usually printed inside the arm.

Prescription lenses for the Walton

The Walton can be made with your prescription in any of these lens types:

• Progressive lenses for clear vision at every distance without swapping pairs.
• Single vision for one job done well: driving, reading or desk work.
• Bifocal if you like a clearly marked reading section.
• Ready readers when you only need help close up.

Prefer to keep things slim? Choose a high-index lens, which is thinner and lighter than standard. Then add an anti-reflective coating to cut glare from headlights and screens.

Before you order

Check that your prescription is current; an eye test every couple of years is a good habit, and your optometrist will tell you how often you need one. You will also need your PD, which tells the lab where to centre the lenses so you look through the right spot. With those two things in hand, ordering takes just a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Walton and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

Looking after them

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

Your questions, answered

Can I get the Walton sunglasses with my prescription?

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

Can I use the Walton as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or progressive lenses if you also need to see far away, both work well for desk work.

Which lens colour is better for driving?

Brown lenses, as on the golden tort, are popular for driving because they boost contrast. Green lenses keep colours very natural.

Will it suit a larger head?

The 145mm arms are longer than standard, so it is a good option if regular frames feel tight behind the ears.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and then sent to you in Australia.

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