Salt. Hayes 51

SALT. Hayes 51 is the larger Hayes: a tailored optical with soft lines, a thin silhouette, and a saddle bridge SALT. built to sit comfortably on more faces than a pinched vintage square. Hayes-48 is already on the shop; this is the 51 mm eye, same family, not a different design language.

Japanese acetate, functional rivet hinges, acetate thickness set so the lens is supported rather than pinched. Designed in California. Handcrafted in Japan. Frame $440.

Who it’s for. Anyone who wants the Hayes shape with more lens. 51 mm eye, 18 mm bridge, 145 mm temples, 39.5 mm depth. If 48 mm felt small in the chair, start here. Fit in person — a saddle is kinder than it photographs.

Shape. Soft square (optical). Manufacturer describes a tailored style with soft lines and a thin silhouette.

Material. Premium Japanese acetate; functional rivet hinges; Japanese componentry.

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

Measurements (from SALT.)

• A (lens width): 51 mm
• B (lens height): 39.5 mm
• DBL (bridge): 18 mm
• ED (effective diameter): 51 mm
• Temple: 145 mm
• Common written size: 51–18–145

Colorways at SALT. (optical):

• Glacier
• Indigo Oak
• Matte Amber Glacier
• Rose Oak