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Named after the man who started it all, the Wiley X Founder is one of those frames that pulls double duty without missing a step. It runs a bold, square silhouette with a bigger, flatter 6-base lens profile, so you get real coverage plus a look that stands out. The matte black Triloid nylon frame is built to take a beating, and the dual-injected rubber temples and nose grips keep everything locked in place when you're moving around.
The gray lens is the workhorse tint here. It's a true-to-color option that shines in bright, sunny conditions and keeps your color perception close to natural, so nothing looks washed out or tinted funny. Beyond the CAPTIVATE color-enhancing tech, these lenses carry 100% UVA/UVB protection, an anti-reflective coating, an oleophobic layer that keeps smudges and water from sticking, and a T-Shell scratch-resistant coating. The shatterproof Selenite polycarbonate build is where the toughness comes from.
This is where the Founder earns its keep. It meets ANSI Z87.1+ standards for optical clarity and high mass, high velocity impact, which is exactly what you want in a set of shooting glasses. The removable side shields snap on for extra peripheral coverage at the range or on the job, then pop right off when you want a cleaner everyday look. That flexibility is the whole point.
The Founder wears a medium to large fit with measurements of 56mm lens width, 44mm lens height, a 17mm bridge, and 135mm temples. The frame is lightweight enough for long stretches without fatigue, and if you need correction, it's prescription ready. Between the coverage, the certified protection, and the CAPTIVATE clarity, it's a solid pick for folks who want their eye protection to work as hard as they do.
The gray lens is built for bright, sunny days and delivers a true-to-color view, so your color perception stays close to what you'd see with the naked eye. It cuts glare and reduces eye fatigue without adding a dramatic color shift. If you spend most of your time outdoors in strong light, it's a versatile all-around pick.
Yes. The Founder ships with the side shields attached for added peripheral coverage, and they snap right off when you want a cleaner everyday look. Both the shields and the base frame meet ANSI Z87.1+ impact standards, so you're covered either way.
It sure can. The Founder is prescription ready and uses a flatter 6-base lens profile that handles a wide range of scripts. Since it's an ANSI-rated safety frame, prescription lenses are made in polycarbonate to keep the impact protection intact.
The Founder runs a medium to large fit with a bold, wider silhouette and a bigger lens than a lot of Wiley X's slimmer tactical frames. It's a good match for anyone who wants more coverage and a frame that reads like sunglasses rather than plain safety gear. The lightweight build keeps it comfortable through long days.
| UPC | 712316091022 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | AC6FND02 |
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