WX Founder

ANSI Z87.1+ Shatterproof Lenses
SKU: AC6FND05
Regular price $225.00
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Matte Black Frame with CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Black Mirror Lenses
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WX Founder

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WX Founder

Designed to honor Wiley X's pioneering founder while providing advanced eye protection, the WX Founder will become your new favorite accessory. With maximum eye protection and a bold, standout silhouette, the WX Founder sunglasses are perfect for anyone who wants to make a statement while seeing clearly and safely. The robust build and removable side shields make them ideal for outdoor adventures or casual everyday wear.

Benefits

  • Protect your eyes
    Enjoy worry-free outdoor adventures with 100% UVA/UVB protection, safeguarding your eyes from harmful rays wherever you go.
  • All-Day Comfort
    Feel the difference of lightweight frames, crafted to stay comfortable during long hours on the job or at play.
  • Prescription Ready
    Perfectly tailored to you: Our prescription-ready lenses combine style with the clarity you need for every moment.

Features

  • Active 6 Series
    A flatter 6-base lens profile
  • Permanent and Removable Side Shields
    Easily snap into place to meet ANSI Z87.1+ Safety Standards
  • Shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate Lenses
    Unmatched durability and impact resistance
  • Dual-Injected Rubber Temples
    Ensure these frames stay put
  • Triloid™ Nylon Frame
    The toughest non-metal material available

Safety Standards 

  • ANSI Z87.1+ Optical clarity and high mass/high velocity impact standards

Fit and Measurements

Fit (Head Size):

  • Medium
  • Large

Bridge Size (mm): 17

Lens Width (mm): 56

Lens Height (mm): 43

Temple Length (mm): 134

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

Engineered to filter light and elevate visual performance.

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Polarized 12% VLT

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Best For: General Use
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What's in the box

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WX Founder

WX Founder Side Shields

ANSI Z87.1+ Side Shields

Microfiber Drawstring Bag

Black Zippered Case

Overall rating: 4.479624 / 5 from 319 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The WX Founder sunglasses are praised for their excellent clarity, sturdy frames, and great fit. Customers also appreciate the high quality and bold style, making them ideal for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear.

Summary topics

  • appearance (11%): Customers keep praising the appearance of the product, with many describing it as great and fantastic.
  • lens clarity (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the lens clarity of the product is excellent and provides excellent protection from the sun.
  • fit comfort (14%): Customers keep praising the great fit comfort of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning how well it fits.
  • product design (4%): Customers loved the product design of the product, describing it as awesome, nice, and fantastic.
  • product quality (15%): Customers keep praising the high product quality of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning excellent or great quality.

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Review highlights

  • "The fit and quality and style are excellent, and at a reasonable price."Steven S.
  • "I like the fit and style of the glasses, the interchangeable lens are great."Richard W.
  • "Overall, I highly recommend these glasses to anyone looking for a durable, lightweight pair with great lens quality."Mike R.

Reviews

These sunglasses are a perfect

"These sunglasses are a perfect blend of style and functionality. The fit is exceptional, making them comfortable enough for all-day wear. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable, everyday eyewear option. Polarization is great when fishing, and I can tell Wiley used the best material."

Charlie P. (5/5)

I love these sunglasses. I

"I love these sunglasses. I got the Founders model and it is exactly what i need for running commercial drone operations in the field. I am able to see the the controller screen clearly with no glare that's present with a polarized lens."

Nicholas R. (5/5)

It takes a lot for

"It takes a lot for me to review something. So I'll start with the buying process. The web site was easy to navigate and understand. I chose the captivate tungsten mirror lenses and I have to say I really like them. The vision is nice and clear and even without polarized lenses they still calm down glare off of other cars while driving. I haven't used them at the rangs yet but I will soon. Id recommend them 100%"

Gregory B. (5/5)

Safety shields are a pain

"I ordered these because I thought it would be easy to transition them from daily wear to safety glasses for work. The side shields click in and need a tiny little tool to remove them. They don’t just slide in and out. If you lose this tiny little tool that fits on your fingertip you’re SOL. Oh well I guess they will just stay as permanent safety glasses."

Javier N. (3/5)

The lenses are stellar. The

"The lenses are stellar. The frame isn't as comfortable as I expected. That isn't the styles fault, I think there needs to be a better way to understand how they fit. I am going to return them"

Kimberly A. (3/5)

Concern Regarding WX Founder Quality

"I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent purchase of the WX Founder. I have been a loyal fan of Wiley X for years — I currently own two pairs of your sunglasses, one of which is also the Founder model. Because of my positive experience, I decided to buy another pair of the same model to use with my prescription lenses. Unfortunately, this version of the Founder has not met my expectations for daily use. The plastic nose protector and the temple covers have detached after a short period of wear. I even had to adapt a temporary plastic piece to the temples to prevent discomfort. This issue has made the glasses unsuitable for everyday use, which is disappointing given the brand’s reputation for durability and comfort."

Henry A. (2/5)

Love the glasses. Slightly disappointed

"Love the glasses. Slightly disappointed in the fact that the lenses got a scratch in them two weeks in. And replacement lenses are half the cost of the glasses."

Cody D. (5/5)

These glasses are top notch

"These glasses are top notch quality. Love the look as well. Understated but good looking. Very functional and durable."

Gabriel M. (5/5)

Let's start by saying that

"Let's start by saying that my prescription is high, I have severe astigmatism. I called customer service to question the lenses, would they be thinnest available at every regular lab? I was told, yes! Would I be able to get a full refund if they were too thick? I was told, yes without a doubt. I ordered them, they took a while but came. They were oh so thick. I usually get my regular glasses at Costco, high index lenses. When comparing the two it became clear I needed to return them because the lenses on the Wiley X were at least 3x thicker. I called to ask for a label, they told me I would only get a partial refund if any at all. . . I had to escalate the issue and remind them of the previous call. They said maybe. I called again and I was told again the original full refund policy. I had to call again because they did not provide a return label, then I had to call again because 3 days went by and no label in my Inbox. The quality of the glasses looked great so if you have low prescription, this site should do well by you :-)"

AD A. (2/5)

My glasses are great. They

"My glasses are great. They fit perfectly and the prescription is spot on. Thank you everyone."

Kelly R. (5/5)

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