Socket 5.0

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Oakley Socket 5.0 OX3217-0355 — Satin Brushed Chrome, 55 mm, Adjustable Nosepads.

Consider it when adjustable nose support matters more than a chunky plastic look. The slim metal frame, red details and spring hinges give it sporty appeal. Adjustable pads offer an optician more fitting options around a low bridge, while the shallow lenses are worth trying against high cheekbones. Oakley labels its coverage Narrow.

Checked October 9, 2026: Oakley US lists USD 227.00 frame only; Clearly Canada lists CAD 275.00 including standard prescription lenses and coatings. Compare complete lens quotes in your own market—upgrades and coupons can change the total. The adjustability makes this a more defensible purchase than paying for styling alone.

EyeBuyDirect customers praise fit on other Socket 5.0 variants, but those comments do not verify this chrome/55 combination.

The important caveat is overall fit: adjustable pads cannot necessarily cure pressure at the sides. Have an optician set the pads, then check for cheek contact while smiling and pressure behind your ears.

https://www.oakley.com/en-us/product/W0OX3217?variant=888392219510
https://www.clearly.ca/en-ca/glasses/oakley/ox3217-888392219510
https://www.eyebuydirect.com/eyeglasses/frames/oakley-socket-5-0-satin-black-blue-m-21188

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Oakley OX3217 Satin Brushed Chrome Size 55
Verdict: Promising
Best for: Wearers who need customizable nose bridge height and adjustable clearance over high cheekbones.
Why it may work:

Reported facts: Listing reports adjustable nosepads, metal material, 17 mm bridge, 55 mm lens width, 33.9 mm lens height, and 136 mm temple length.

Fitting inferences: Adjustable nosepads allow an optician to narrow or extend pad stems, elevating the bridge off shallow nasal contours and raising the front to prevent high cheekbones from touching the lower rim. Additionally, the compact 33.9 mm lens height reduces lower eyewire coverage toward the cheeks.
Main trade-offs: Frame width and weight are not reported; manufacturer-designated narrow coverage may feel restrictive on broader faces.
Buyer evidence: No usable exact-variant buyer sample is included in the supplied evidence; evaluation is based strictly on documented listing specifications.
Unknowns: Full frame width, frame weight, and exact pad adjustment range.
Before buying: Have an optician adjust pad stems to raise the frame, then smile broadly to confirm complete cheek clearance.
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