Wiley X

Wiley X Founder

$150.00 USD

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Frame & Lens Black Frame / Clear Lens Black & Tan Frame / Tungsten Mirror Lens Black Frame / Grey Lens Black Frame / Polarized Black Mirror Lens Matte Grphite Frame / Polarized Green Mirror Lens Gloss Black Frame / Polarized Blue Mirror Lens

Product variants

Lens: Black Frame / Grey Lens

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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.

Clear lenses not included.

Measurements

Lens width56 mm

Bridge17 mm

Temple135 mm

Fit: Regular fit. Sealed sport wrap. Suits Round, Oval face shapes.

ANSI Z87+ Safety (where applicable)

Our safety frame line (Heat Wave Z87, Wiley X, Smith Elite, Spy ANSI, Oakley Standard Issue, Wye/Delta) meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2020 impact and optical requirements, marked Z87+ on frame and lens. Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and other consumer-grade frames are not Z87-rated — check the product specs for each model.

Specs & Fit

Impact-rated polycarbonate lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection across the safety line. Look for the Z87+ mark on the frame and lens to confirm the ANSI rating. Anti-fog, polarized, and mirror options vary by model. Fit runs unisex, medium to large.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping on every order within the US, no minimum. In-stock frames ship from Phoenix fast; a few styles are made to order and ship once they arrive to us. Returns accepted within 30 days, no restock fees.

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Spec & compliance

ANSI Z87.1+

High-velocity impact rated, marked on the frame and lens. The standard OSHA looks for.

Authorized dealer

Genuine Wiley X, shipped direct. Never a knockoff.

Built for the job

✓The Founder, impact-rated to ANSI Z87+, the mark OSHA looks for on the bay floor.
✓Polarized to kill glare off chrome, glass, and wet pavement.
✓Impact-grade polycarbonate that shrugs off drops, debris, and grinding sparks.
✓Authorized Wiley X dealer. The real frame, not a knockoff.

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From The Bay Floor

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ANSI Z87+

Built to take the hit so you don't.

Why CHAOS

Built for the trades.

Impact-rated frames the trades actually keep on, because they don't look like safety glasses. Free shipping on every US order, no minimum.

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10+ years on the floor

Trusted by a Fortune 500 consumer-goods maker, pharmaceutical manufacturers, utility companies, and the largest independent tire retailer in the country.

Impact-rated to ANSI Z87+

The standard OSHA looks for, marked on frame and lens.

Authorized dealer

Direct from every brand we carry, never a knockoff.

Free US shipping

Every order, no minimum. Most styles ship from Phoenix fast.

30-day returns

Not right? Send it back. No restock fees.