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WX Founder

A bold protective sunglass that turns the brand’s founder story into a current Wiley X signature.

$150 at WILEY X
WILEY X $150 ↗

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Story & heritage

Named to honor Wiley X’s pioneering founder, the WX Founder is presented by the brand as a bold silhouette made for advanced eye protection.

Materials & craft

Official copy calls out maximum eye protection and a standout silhouette.

The product family is sold in multiple CAPTIVATE™ and non-polarized lens configurations.

maximum eye protectionbold silhouetteCAPTIVATE™ options

How to choose & style

Choose Founder when you want the most statement-making Wiley X shape: the thick frame reads outdoorsy with technical layers and sharp enough with a plain tee or field jacket.

Matte BlackCAPTIVATE™ Grey Non-PolarizedMatte Black and TanCAPTIVATE™ Tungsten Mirror Non-PolarizedCAPTIVATE™ Polarized Black Mirror
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