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Push-in nose pads attach to the frame via a small rectangular slot on the nose stem. Because they're slightly tapered, they grip securely once inserted — no screw required. To check whether your glasses use this system, inspect the nose stem and confirm there's no screw. Don't mix these up with System 3 pads; push-in types generally have a smaller slot opening.
Screw-in nose pads are held to the frame with a small screw on the nose stem. Have a close look at the stem — if there's a tiny screw keeping the pad in place, these are the replacements you need.
Clip-on and crimp-on nose pads have a pair of metal arms that wrap around the nose stem on the frame. Take a close look at your original pads — if you can see metal arms curled around the stem, this is your replacement type.
Like push-in pads, System 3 nose pads fit into a rectangular slot on the nose stem and rely on a tapered shape to stay put — not a screw. The key difference is the slot size: System 3 uses a wider opening than standard push-in types. If you're not sure which you've got, compare the slot width on your existing frame.
Post mount nose pads slide onto a small peg or post built into the frame. Before ordering, check your existing pads carefully to make sure this mounting style matches your sunnies.
The first step is figuring out how your current nose pads are mounted. The easiest way to do this is to pop one of the existing pads off so you can inspect the mounting system directly and measure it up for sizing.
Click the mounting type that matches yours to see what's in stock. If you're having trouble identifying your type or can't find what you're after, give us a shout — we're here to help.
Loosen the small screw (usually 1mm) on the nose stem just enough to slide the old pad out — but don't unscrew it completely. These screws are tiny and very easy to lose if they drop.
Slide the new nose pad in using the same orientation as the original, line up the hole with the stem receiver, then tighten the screw back up gently.
Start by removing the old pad — pull it away from the frame while holding the nose stem firmly with your other hand. Supporting the stem is really important here; it can easily bend or snap if you apply pressure without backing it up. If the tab is stubborn, a toothpick or optical screwdriver can help push it through the receiver.
To fit the new pad, push it firmly into the receiver while supporting the back of the stem. If it won't seat fully, wrap a pair of pliers in a cloth and apply gentle pressure to squeeze the pad into position — go easy to avoid stressing the stem.
Rubber moulded nose pads generally clip into a specific receiver built into the frame. Pull the existing pad off firmly and press the new one into the same spots. The biggest hurdle with these is variety — there are so many frame-specific rubber pad designs out there that finding a universal replacement can be tricky.
Usually there's one reliable option:
Get in touch with the sunglass manufacturer directly and give them your model number. Ask whether they can supply original replacement nose pads for your frame — if it's a current model, there's a good chance they can.
Sunglass Fix carries a comprehensive range of nose pads and sunglass repair accessories — have a browse here.
You can also try your local optometrist, who'll often stock common replacement styles. Failing that, reaching out to the original manufacturer is worth a go.
