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WX Founder
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
Features
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Fit and Measurements
Fit (Head Size):
Bridge Size (mm): 17
Lens Width (mm): 56
Lens Height (mm): 43
Temple Length (mm): 134
Engineered to filter light and elevate visual performance.
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Included
What's in the box
WX Founder
ANSI Z87.1+ Side Shields
Microfiber Drawstring Bag
Black Zippered Case
Overall rating: 4.4844193 / 5 from 353 reviews.
The WX Founder sunglasses are highly regarded for their bold look, excellent clarity, and sturdy design. Customers appreciate the comfort and comfort of the frames, as well as the fantastic lenses. The overall quality is praised, making these sunglasses a great choice for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear.
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"Great glasses. Got my prescription correct. The vibrant colors and polarization are a step up from my other pair. My only complaint is anti fog. Idk if there’s a coating I paid for but I was sent a little bottle of anti fog solution? I guess. Idk if it was worth the extra $45. But either way, I’m happy with my purchase. Will be back for other pairs eventually."
"The Wiley X Founder glasses have sure exceeded my expectations! They are light, super comfortable to wear all day. I ordered mine as prescription transitional glasses for in office construction management and daily field site use. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Best of all, they were partially FSA eligible!"
"I've been wearing Costa's for better part of 20 years now. I just broke another pair and of course they don't make my favorite frames anymore (or parts). Decided to use my military discount and try out the Founders. Couldn't be happy with my purchase! I work outside 50+ hrs a week in direct sun and Wiley X is setting the new standard!"
"They fit nicely but I do wish they were slightly bigger frames. Nice and lightweight glasses that feel durable but time will tell. Haven’t shot in lighting that they were needed yet but I’m sure they’ll work when I do. Even only having them a few weeks I still would recommend them because they are pretty solid so far."
"Good glasses. The lenses have good clarity and they nailed the prescription. Frames fit well and are as advertised. Im a bit bummed out at how easy the lenses scratch, and how much glare they produce at night. Overall they are ok."
"I just received my shades today and as soon as I opened the package I was not disappointed! From the fit to the overall look of the glasses I was impressed! I love my new shades and will be getting another pair soon !"
"Really great sunglasses. The build quality feels like a solid pice of steel. The customer service was always a highlight. Got back to me quickly when I had questions about my purchase"
"One star solely because of the shipping experience. No tracking number was provided, so I had no idea where my glasses were or when they would arrive. It’s 2026—tracking should be standard and obvious. I honestly started wondering if my glasses were being forged at Mount Doom. The frames themselves may be fine, but the lack of communication and tracking made the whole purchase unnecessarily frustrating."
"The frame is very comfortable. No need to add nose pads or anything. The frame is lightweight and doesn't bother my nose over hours of wearing them. The lenses have proved to not scratch easily. Best shades I've had in over a decade."
"Picked up a pair of the blue lens with crystal grey frames exclusively for fishing. The blue lens offers great sight on open water especially with bright light conditions. However, I do want to point out that the crystal grey frames were a little counter intuitive. As with transparent frames that I've had in the past, the sunlight creates a glare through the frame which is pretty bothersome as it shines directly into your eyeballs. The blue lens founders do not come with any other frame, so a custom built a pair is a must if you don't want to have a glare through the frames. The nose bridge sits perfectly on my face, and I did not have any discomfort. The rubber injected pieces are in all the right places. All in all, these shades are amazing. Getting the crystal frames and then complaining about it is 100% my fault so I give 5 stars. The next pair I purchase will definitely be a matte black frame or equivalent."
