The glasses are very comfortable, they hold well during running and movement – they don't fall off or slip. The price is adequate for the quality of workmanship and ballistic protection. If someone doesn't need polarization, you can buy a cheaper version of the same model. I definitely recommend them.
Wiley X Recon Tactical Sunglasses - Captivate Grey/Matte Black
Protective eyewear featuring large, rectangular frames accommodates even oversized prescription lenses with ease. They offer a light transmission of 17%, and the tinted lenses improve visual comfort while minimizing eye strain. These glasses effectively shield against impacts from flying debris and meet the standards of ANSI Z.87.1 and EN166F.
The Wiley X brand ranks among the top providers of eye protection for the US military, sports professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Polycarbonate lenses with Captivate technology and T-Shell coating
The lenses are crafted from robust Selenite polycarbonate, allowing for 13% light transmission. With the aid of Captivate technology, visual quality is enriched with sharper colors, heightened contrast, and enhanced clarity. Equipped with T-Shell coating, the lenses provide reinforced UVA and UVB protection, boosting scratch resistance and prolonging their durability. An oleophobic layer ensures dust, dirt, oil, snow, and water don't adhere, simplifying cleaning.
Durable Triloid frames and HVP technology
The frames, designed with ergonomic precision, are crafted from impact-resistant Triloid nylon. Their shape guarantees a snug fit, even when wearing hearing protection or headphones. Featuring rubberized, non-slip temple tips and nose pads, these frames ensure a steady grip on the face. Constructed with HVP technology (High Velocity Protection), both the frames and lenses guard the eyes against dangers from high-speed objects. Removable side shields provide enhanced protection against objects approaching sideways, beyond the visor's main coverage.
Standards and certifications
- EN.166F - aligns with the European standard for safeguarding against the impact from accelerated particles (Medium Energy Impact). As per this standard, both the frame and lenses can endure the strike of a 6 mm steel ball weighing 0.86 g at a speed of 162 km/h.
- ANSI Z87.1 - specifies the impact resistance for frames and lenses. Testing includes the impact of a substantial steel object (High Mass) and a rapidly moving steel ball (High Velocity), verifying their durability against typical mechanical threats.
- UV protection - the lenses ensure complete protection against UVA/UVB radiation, with at least 99.9% blockage.
Set elements
- Wiley X Recon eyewear - Captivate Grey/Matte Black
- Detachable side shields
- Microfiber pouch
Main features
- Frames constructed from robust Triloid material
- Clear, detachable side shields
- Non-slip nose pads and temple tips
- High Velocity Protection (HVP) technology
- Selenite polycarbonate lenses with Captivate technology
- Scratch-resistant T-Shell coating with an oleophobic layer
- Complete UVA and UVB protection
MILITARY is a distributor of Wiley X.
Wiley X is an American brand specializing in advanced safety eyewear, founded in 1987 by a US Army veteran. The company's products meet the strict ANSI Z87.1+ safety standards and MIL-PRF-32432 military standards, making them a reliable choice for special forces around the world - including the FBI, SWAT, and the Polish GROM. Wiley X glasses are designed for work in extreme risk conditions, typical of combat operations and demanding terrain. Their durability and effectiveness have also been recognized in the film industry - appearing in films such as “American Sniper” and the TV series “S.W.A.T.”. The brand is expanding its presence on the global market, and its European branch in Denmark is managed by veterans of military missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans.
| Lens material | Polycarbonate |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Frame color | Black |
| Lens color | Gray |
| Mechanical resistance class | F |
| Polarized | No |
| UV filter | Yes |
| Dimness | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| EAN | 712316091183 |
| Manufacturer code | AC6RCN02 |
| Brand | Wiley X |
| EAN |
Selenite visors are made of unbreakable polycarbonate, which provides high visual clarity and UV protection.
T-Shell is a coating on Wiley X glasses that resists scratches, protects lenses from damage and extends their life.
Frames made of Triloid nylon provide lightweight and highly comfortable glasses. Triloid features optimal hardness and is highly resistant to impacts and falls.
Captivate lens technology is an advanced filter system used in sunglasses that aims to improve the quality of vision by filtering out harmful light and improving color perception and contrast.
The Oleophobic coating repels dirt, oil, water and other substances, so the lenses stay cleaner and easier to maintain. The technology makes the lenses more durable and comfortable to wear.
EN166 is a European standard for optical requirements and mechanical protection for glasses and goggles. Optical requirements include light transmission and diffusion, refractive properties, heat and UV resistance, corrosion and ignition. Mechanical protection is the resistance to object impact, within which there are 4 levels designated by the letters S, F, B and A, where S is the least protection and A is the highest.
Z87.1 standard developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the durability of eye protectors. The standard includes two types of tests (3 tests) for the impact resistance of the lens and the stability of its seating in the frame: resistance to High Mass and High Velocity objects.
According to this standard, the frame and visor of the glasses can withstand the impact of a 6.35 mm diameter steel BBs traveling at 45 m/s (164.6 km/h).
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