Protective eyewear is what Wiley X is all about. There are so many reasons why you should choose Wiley X and so many options to choose from. It's important to keep in mind that there are a number of features that can be found across all pairs of Wiley X Sunglasses and then some features are specific to a few pair of sunglasses. Our mission is helping you understand the differences between each Wiley X Sunglasses. Learn everything you need to know about the differences between the Saint, the Valor, and the Guard.
Wiley X Sunglasses: The Similarities
Known for setting the benchmark for safety sunglasses, Wiley X is a world leader in protective eyewear. Like many brands, Wiley X make their best products with the same awesome features. First of all, every pair of Wiley X Sunglasses will come in a zipper to nylon case with a microfiber cleaning cloth and leash. On top of that, the Saint, Valor, and Guard all meet the ANSI Z87.1-2010 high velocity and high mass impact standards. Ultimately, they can all be worn for on-the-job safety, whatever job you do.
Wiley X Saint in Gloss Black with Polarized Smoke Green Lenses
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Wiley X Valor Sunglasses in Matte Black with Smoke Grey Lenses
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Saint vs Valor vs Guard: The Differences
The Saint:
- Small to Medium Fit
- MIL-PRF-32432(GL) Ballistic Rated Lenses (Wiley X recently updated their offerings and all Saint lenses are ballistic rated since the time the video was shot)
- Rx-able
- No Strap
The Valor:
- Medium to Large Fit
- MIL-PRF-32432(GL) Ballistic Rated Lenses
- Rx-able
- No Strap
The Guard:
- Large to XL Fit
- MIL-PRF-32432(GL) Ballistic Rated Lenses
- Non-Prescription
- Elastic Temple Tip Strap
Wiley X Guard in Matte Black with Smoke Grey Lenses
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Shop Wiley X Safety Glasses in Prescription at SportRx
Why not get your Wiley X in prescription? Getting your favorite Wiley X Sunglasses in prescription has never been easier. Give one of our friendly opticians a call to get your perfect pair in your prescription. Unfortunately, you cannot get the Guard in prescription, but you can get the Wiley X Saint and the Wiley X Valor in your prescription. On top of that, the See Better Guarantee means that you can return your sunglasses for a full refund within 45 days of purchase if they're not exactly what you're expecting.
Excuse me, but I am just slightly confused by your statement: the Saint pair has "no ballistic rated lenses available," when the official wileyx.com site clearly states ballistic ratings for this pair, as well.
Featured quote: "Shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate lenses that meet the MIL-PRF-32432(GL) ballistic standards: ANSI Z87.1-2010 high velocity and high mass impact standards: as well as US Federal OSHA 1910.133(b)(1)(1) standards."
Please, correct me if I am wrong,
Kind Regards,
John
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I was able to track down an answer for you. So, when the video was shot, Wiley X only offered certain color combos that met ballistic standards. Being a source of confusion, Wiley X went back and redesigned the thickness of all the lenses, so what you see on Wiley X's website is accurate. The Saint, Valor, and Guard all come with lenses that are ballistic rated, regardless of the color combo.
One matter to note though, is if the original lenses are replaced with prescription lenses, these new lenses will not meet ballistic standards, but will retain their ANSI rating. Hope that helps, and we'll update our blog post (and reshoot the video!) so the information is up to date.
Thanks again for commenting. Sometimes we're not apprised of these small but major changes and details like this go unnoticed. Please comment again if you spot any other discrepancies!
Have a great day