The last thing in the world you want for your kids is to be limited by their need for glasses. It’s not the 50s anymore and kids with glasses can have just as much fun in active and even rough-and-tumble activities like sports or even pool parties. Glasses have come a long way in the last few decades from unbreakable lenses to indestructible custom frames and your kids deserve the benefit of these technological advancements. It’s okay if your child needs vision correction and they can do anything they want even if they’re too young for contacts or simply don’t like to wear them. The answer lies in incredibly sturdy glasses that provide a strong comfortable grip to survive even the most enthusiastic after school soccer game.
Needing to correct your vision says nothing about your other capabilities. People with bad eyesight are strong, brave, and active in every kind of recreational and occupational sphere.
Wiley X
is a family owned company founded by veterans to provide a prescription, tactical, and safety glasses solution. There are thousands of activities standard manufacturers of glasses frames simply haven’t considered, but we have. We strive to provide frames and lenses that will serve you through whatever your everyday life looks like, from motorcycles to sports to active military duty.
While Wiley X may have started with the needs of eye prescription in military scenarios in mind, we know that everyone has serious activities they enjoy, and nowhere is that more true than with children. Even without organized games and sports teams, children will run, play, climb, and teach themselves new tricks. From youth group rock climbing tricks to learning to flip on the trampoline, you want your kids to be able to be able to see while they play without worrying about glasses replacement should something go wrong, and so does Wiley X. That’s why they developed their Youth Force line of sports glasses for kids. Smaller, stylish, and with more custom color options, your kids can have the experiences and great vision they deserve.
When judging the safety of a pair of glasses, the American Academy of Ophthalmology takes ratings very seriously. If you want to be sure that a pair of frames or your lens material meets certain activity standards, you can always check the rating. For sports protective eyewear, they have defined safety by a few standards based on the kinds of sports you expect to play in the glasses. Every one of the Youth Force line has been rated ASTM F803 safe because Wiley X doesn’t just say they’re making sports glasses, they really do it. Prescription glasses with the F803 rating provide the approved level of protection for everything from field hockey to baseball.
If you don’t want your child constantly switching between their sports glasses and class glasses, they don’t have to! Wiley X is an industry leader in versatility when it comes to prescription safety glasses, and this is especially important for kids. For glasses that stay on no matter how active your sports games might get, each of the Youth Force models has a button-release for the earpieces and comes with an easy-replace strap turning the glasses into effective no-slip sports goggles that still have comfortable breathable sides. Then, when it’s time to dress out and head back to class, the earpieces can be clipped right back into place and the goggle-strap is stored back in the case.
One of the biggest risks wearing your glasses on the field is the face-impact. Accidental balls, elbows, or knees to the bridge of your nose smarts quite a bit as metal or thin plastic nose pieces get jammed into the front of your face and side-hits can be similarly uncomfortable. The Fortunately, Wiley X has thought of this one, too. Each pair of Youth Force frames is equipped with soft and thick rubber padding at the nose bridge and temple tips to promote both a firm grip and excellent comfort even if your child falls into a tumble of kids diving for the ball.
When you’re ready for a pair of Youth Force glasses, Wiley X has ensured there are 5 unique styles to choose from and at least one is bound to be the right design for your active child. Adult frames often come in only a few muted color options but building a strong personal image is important to growing kids. For this reason, Wiley X has made sure that every style of youth frames comes in a wide selection of vivid colors. The styles include the Agile, Flash, Fierce, and Gamer models.
The Wiley X Agile is a durable and comfortable option from the Wiley X Youth Force collection. Its rubber nose pads and temples provide a secure fit, while Shatterproof Selenite™ Polycarbonate lenses meet ASTM F803 sports safety standards. The Agile can also convert from sports glasses to goggles with the included adjustable strap.
The Wiley X Fierce combines a sleek, streamlined design with the protection young athletes need. Part of the Wiley X Youth Force collection, it meets ASTM F803 sports safety standards and features soft rubber nose and temple pieces for added comfort. An adjustable strap allows the Fierce to quickly convert from glasses to goggles.
With its wide rectangular lenses and gently rounded frame, the Wiley X Flash offers a bold, sporty look for young athletes. It meets ASTM F803 sports safety standards and features soft rubber contact points for a comfortable, secure fit. Like other Wiley X Youth Force models, the Flash can easily convert from glasses to goggles.
The Wiley X Gamer features a lightweight, streamlined design that works well for sports and everyday wear. Built to meet ASTM F803 sports safety standards, it combines reliable protection with soft rubber nose and temple pieces for comfort. The Gamer also converts from glasses to goggles using an adjustable strap.
No matter what your child gets up to, you want them to have eye protection, clear vision, and absolute safety. Wiley X has put together this collection of unique frames because they understand both your desires as a parent and your child’s desire to play sports in the coolest possible glasses. With the soft sports-safe design and interchangeable goggle strap, they’ll never need to take off their glasses for sports or risk breaking a pair ever again. For more information or to check out the frames, contact us today!
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