Learn what Oakley Asian Fit is, and how they compare to your standard Oakleys!

Introduction

If you’re Asian, then you may find that Asia Fit versions of the Oakley models will be more comfortable for you because of your high cheekbones, flattish nose and the shorter distance between the nose and ears (as compared to the typical Caucasian). Asia Fit versions are less likely to “sit on your cheeks” (unless you’re like @Skyler and doesn’t mind it so much!!)!!

I’m going to make a start on this and try to gather any useful information and links that may help people looking into Asia Fit Oakleys.

Nomenclature

According to Oakley, the term is “Asia Fit” and NOT “Asian Fit”, although IMHO, I think that they got it wrong because you wouldn’t say “America Fit”. You’d say “American Fit”.

General Information

Some of the older Asian Fit styles actually have a different frame geometry, so beware if swapping lenses without checking! (@Markman69)

If the frame angles are slightly different, it requires different lenses due to the XYZ positioning Ruben Suarez suggests that the lighter lens colours of Asia Fit appears because in Asia, it’s disrespectful to not be able to see one’s eyes. Usually, difference is just different sized nose-bombs (@flyer). Different sized sport nosebombs were released after 2005.

Asia Fit Oakleys Which Have Exclusive Differences (besides Nosepieces)

Some pairs of Asian Fit Oakleys have differences beyond the standard larger nosepiece, pair specific guidance below:

Standard Grap (right) vs. Oakley Asia Fit (left)

Asia Fit Oakleys Which are the Same, but Just have the Larger Nosepiece(s)

Fits For Asian Faces?

Good: Big Square Wire, Crosshair, Half Jacket, Dartboard, Mainlink (with Triggerman Asia Fit nosepieces) (@DKO), Minute, Monster dog, (Pro) M-frame, Racing Jacket, Juliet, Penny Straight Jacket (It’s good for a wide head), Twenty (XX), Unknown (Asia Fit), and Warden

Bad: Frogskins (normal), Gascan, Mars, Plate, Riddle (Asia Fit) Teaspoon, most Wires

Disclaimer – I realise in a post-modern post-truth era, where feelings are overwhelmingly important, I need to write this clarification because I believe in discrimination of this nature. I’ve tried it. Telling myself that I’m a Caucasian just doesn’t cut it. I still find that some “normal fit” Oakleys don’t fit as well as their Asia Fit alternatives. I place less value on feelings than truth (and especially the Truth). I couldn’t find an Oakley helpline that can help support you if this thread makes you upset, but I know one member here who will be able to provide you directions to @”TRUMP”‘s “Safe-Space” if you find yourself in this position. If you you need more sympathy, @”TRUMP” is the “go-to” guy!

According to Wade Cleveland, the firm’s eyewear business unit manager, Oakley has received several complaints about the moniker, primarily via customer letters. “A long time ago we tried to use the term ‘alternative fit,’ and that turned out to be worse,” he says.





