Original Pilot - FG-58 Sunglasses

Story

A limited edition of the first sunglasses on the moon

In 1969, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon—and had their Original Pilots with them. The FG-58 is a true-to-form tribute to the shades that were along for the ride on Apollo 11. The mirrored blue mineral glass lenses are inspired by Earth’s reflection in the visors of the astronauts’ spacesuits, while the aged silver frames evoke the moon’s rugged surface. Add in American Optical’s legendary quality, bayonet temples for comfort, and top-of-the-line optics, and you’re wearing one damn fine pair of aviators. They crafted a small batch of 500 individually-numbered pairs, and we could only get our hands on 50 of them—so snag them while you can.

Features

• Made in the USA in an individually-numbered batch of only 500 pairs
• Mirrored SkyMaster™ mineral glass lenses
• Silver aged antique frames
• Comfortable bayonet temples are serialized for authenticity
• Includes exclusive cleaning cloth, custom gifting box and sleeve, AO-branded case, & certificate of authenticity

Sizing

• M (55-20-140mm)

Materials & Care

• Lens Type: SkyMaster™ Glass
• Wipe smudges with a lens cloth (no paper products)
• Wash with mild soap and lukewarm water to get rid of oils on the nose pads
• Dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth
• Use two hands to take on and off—doing so with one hand will eventually mess with the alignment and fit
• Limit exposure to salt water and chlorine
• Store in case when not in use

About American Optical

American Optical has been supplying this country with premium quality eyewear since before Edison invented the light bulb. Nearly two centuries later and AO is going strong—still designing exceptional sunglasses, and still making them in the USA. Along the way they made fans of the Apollo 11 crew, JFK, and, well…us. We're of the opinion that a brand with that staying power and this amazing lineup is worthy of words like iconic and timeless, but no need to take our word for it. Grab a pair for yourself. You'll see.