Oakley Replacement Parts - Ultimate Comparison & Buying Guide (2024)

We review your best options for buying Oakley replacement parts for your sunglasses and how you can save!

What Oakley replacement parts are available?

Whether you’re looking to replace a broken part or customize your Oakleys, you’ll need replacement parts. In this guide, we’re talking specifically about non-lenses since we already covered Oakley replacement lenses in our guide here.

Generally, aftermarket Oakley parts boil down to the below categories:

• Arms– The actual arms (also called earstems, legs, or temples) of your sunglasses which depending on the model, can be replaced
• Earsocks – The rubber or Unobtainium pieces that are attached to sunglasses temples for added comfort
• Nosepads – The rubber or Unobtainium pads that attach to the frame where your nose sits when wearing for added comfort
• Icons – The Oakley icons on the side of the frame (Such as on pairs like the Batwolf)

Depending on the pair, there may be more or less replaceable parts, but these categories are generally what you’ll find.

You also may be covered by your Oakley Warranty though it’s not as extensive these days.

Authentic vs. Aftermarket Replacement Parts

Before we discuss where you can buy replacement Oakley parts, it’s important to discuss authentic and aftermarket parts.

When we say “Authentic parts,” we mean parts produced and sold by Oakley. These may be directly sold as a part by Oakley, or they may have been removed from a pair of sunglasses and sold as a part.

In comparison, when we say “Aftermarket parts,” we’re referring to parts produced by an aftermarket manufacturer specifically made to replicate the original part.

For most people, Aftermarket vs. Original parts won’t matter as you’ll want to fix or customize Oakleys for the cheapest amount. But if you’re a collector or restoring a valuable pair like Juliets, authentic parts may matter to you.

Keep reading as we review where to find the best Oakley glasses parts.

What about parts for prescription Oakley glasses?

Generally, for replacement parts on prescription Oakley glasses, your best bet is to either reach out to your ophthalmologist directly or call Oakley customer service.

Your eye doctor can often help with a more standard part like a loose screw on an Oakley Airdrop. But a call to Oakley may be required for missing or replacement rubbers or arms.

Where can you buy Oakley replacement parts?

Now that we’ve got the basics down, we’ll dive into where you can find and buy Oakley replacement parts for your sunglasses.

We’re breaking down the most common websites and retailers for aftermarket parts and the pros/cons of each. Plus, what parts you can find at each retailer and a side-by-side comparison!

And for more information on repairs, check out our Where to Get Your Oakleys repaired guide.

Oakley

First up is the obvious answer – Oakley.

Chances are, you may have already checked Oakley’s website in your search for replacement parts. The biggest advantage to Oakley is that you’ve received authentic and original parts direct from the source. However, the selection can be limited and flux over time.

Currently, we only see temples for the Crosslink on their site, and only two sets of nosepads are available.

However, it has long been known that the Oakley Customer Service team may have additional parts available. In addition, the Oakley Headquarters is also known for repairing glasses that no one else can.

Pros

• Authentic Oakley Parts direct from the source
• Guaranteed to fit your sunglasses
• Offers Earsocks, Temples, Icons and Nosepads
• Additional parts may be available when calling customer service directly

Cons

• Limited selection of parts available that often changes
• Typically only parts available for current models
• Parts can often be expensive compared to aftermarket retailers

Oakley Forum Exchange Areas

The Exchange areas here on Oakley Forum made our list because of the ability to buy both aftermarket and authentic parts.

You’ll often find members selling spare parts for rare and discontinued Oakleys, such as X-Metals or Eyeshade sunglasses. And you can register for free. Be sure to read the forum rules and do your due diligence, as all deals are done peer to peer between members.

Pros

• Authentic Oakley parts are available
• Aftermarket Oakley parts available
• Parts are often sold at reasonable or discounted rates
• Can find parts for rare, old, and discontinued Oakleys

Cons

• Members must meet the forum rules and minimum criteria to use the exchange areas

eBay

The largest auction site, eBay, is also a great place to find both authentic and aftermarket replacement Oakley parts.

While you can find authentic parts, many can be expensive, depending on the seller. Typically you’ll get a better price if you can find a true auction listing instead of a Buy It Now. This is because many sellers or collectors will list parts for high prices as Buy It Now to see if anyone is willing to bite.

Many of the aftermarket parts on eBay are sold directly from retailers we’ve included in our guide, typically for about the same price. But in general, for aftermarket parts, you’ll usually be better off going directly to the supplier.

Pros

• Authentic Oakley parts are available
• Aftermarket Oakley parts available
• Can find parts for rare, old, and discontinued Oakleys

Cons

• Parts can be expensive / overpriced because of Buy it Now listings

Linegear Japan

Linegear Japan is best known for its high-quality Oakley X-Metal parts, which are often difficult to find.

However, they also offer parts for many discontinued Oakleys, such as the Pit Boss, Splice, etc. Linegear is also a Forum Sponsor here on Oakley Forum, so you can interact directly with the company if you have any questions here.

Pros

• Aftermarket Oakley parts, screwdrivers, orbitals, etc. available
• High/Collector quality parts for X-Metals, and other discontinued/rare Oakleys
• Great customer service and rapid responses to questions

Cons

• Prices can be expensive depending on the part ($40+ for lenses) but are balanced by the high-quality parts for rare/discontinued Oakleys

Seek Optics

We reviewed Seek Optics lenses in our full post here, but they also offer a variety of rubber earsocks and nose pads for a variety of frames.

Most of the frames supported are popular Oakleys like the Radar and Flak Jacket. But where Seek really sticks out is the price. You can find most replacement parts and lenses for around $12. And this doesn’t include sales or promos from their site!

Pros

• Aftermarket Oakley rubbers are available
• A variety of popular Oakley frames supported
• Affordable prices across replacement parts starting at $12

Cons

• Few discontinued/rare Oakley replacement parts are available

Galaxy Lenses

Galaxy Lenses offers replacement Oakley parts such as rubber earsocks and nosepads for various frames, including X-Metals like the Penny and sports frames like the Jawbreaker.

You may also notice they sell some rubbers as compatible with several frames. This isn’t uncommon. But you’ll still want to do your homework to make sure you get the right fit. No one wants rubber earsocks falling off of their sunglasses!

Pros

• Aftermarket Oakley parts available
• Variety of Oakley frames supported, including some discontinued/rare models
• Affordable prices across replacement parts starting at $10

Cons

• Parts are sold to fit multiple frames, so you’ll want to check they are the right measurements/fit correctly

Revant Optics

Revant has a limited amount of replacement rubbers and screws/screwdrivers available on their website. This isn’t too surprising as they’re primarily a lens company, and the parts seem to be a bit of an afterthought for them.

Generally, their earstems/nosepad kits seem to retail for around $12 which is pretty middle-of-the-road.

Pros

• Aftermarket Oakley rubber parts and screws are available

Cons

• Limited selection of frames supported
• Price is average compared to other retailers (Approx. $12)

Side-by-Side Comparison

Check out our full side-by-side comparison of the best Oakley parts suppliers below:

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