Salt. Columbia 56

SALT. Columbia 56 is the insert aviator optical — aerospace-grade Japanese titanium with a 1 mm acetate insert for structure, lens protection, and real rim color. A sibling shape to Colorado, sized at 56. We sell it as a 56 mm titanium insert optical you can actually wear, not Columbia Sun.

Handcrafted in Japan. Aerospace-grade Japanese titanium chassis, 1 mm acetate inserts, Japanese componentry. Designed in California. Frame $580.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants a classic insert aviator with color in the rim — titanium chassis, not a heavy acetate block and not the sun version. 56 mm eye, 16 mm bridge, 142 mm temples, 45 mm depth. Come in and check the 56 on your face. Optical frame; we fill the Rx here.

Shape. Aviator (optical). This listing is Columbia 56 optical (inserts), not Columbia Sun.

Material. Aerospace-grade Japanese titanium for lifetime durability with a featherweight feel. 1 mm acetate insert for structure, lens protection, and color variation. Organic SALT. pattern stamped inside temple tips and nose pads.

Origin. Designed in California. 100% made in Japan.

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 56 mm
• B (lens height): 45 mm
• DBL (bridge): 16 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 57 mm
• Temple: 142 mm
• Common written size: 56–16–142

Colorways at SALT. (optical, Columbia 56 inserts):

• Antique Gold / Indigo Blue — $580
• Antique Silver / Smoke Grey — $580
• Brushed Gold / Antique Leaves — $580
• Black Sand / Black — $580
• Rose Gold / Antique Rose — $580