Inspired by American Optical's Original Pilot frames—a favorite of U.S. military pilots since 1958—Flynn adds handcrafted modernism to the turn-of-the-century driving goggles. The acetate insert adds a subtle dose of color around the eyes while also functioning as a side shield. The AOLite™ lenses are engineered with a chromatically tuned True-Color™ gray nylon which reduces eye fatigue in bright light conditions and are purpose-built with a scratch-resistant hard coat on top of a smudge-resistant coating. What’s more, they’re lightweight for comfort, and provide 100% UVA/UVB protection.
Features
Made in the USA
100% UVA/UVB protection
Scratch-resistant hardcoat
Lightweight for comfort
AOLite™ Nylon lenses that are impact resistant
Gray tint reduces eye fatigue in bright light conditions
Frame is 57 mm but the insert reduces the lens measurement to 55 mm
Oleophobic smudge-resistant coating
Materials
AOLite™ lenses
Specs
55 x 22 x 145 mm
The frame is 57 mm but the insert reduces the lens measurement to 55 mm
Care
Wipe day to day smudges with a lens cloth
Limit exposure to saltwater and chlorine
Use mild dish soap and lukewarm water (wet frames first) to clean your glasses—give the nose pads and temple tips some extra attention to remove oils
Dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth
Use two hands to put them on and take them off. Using one hand, over time, can affect the alignment and fit of your sunglasses
Handle them gently so as not to alter the frame alignment
Always store them in a case when not in use
About American Optical
American Optical has been supplying this country with quality eyewear since before Edison invented the light bulb. Nearly two centuries later and AO is going strong—still designing exceptional sunglasses, and still making them in the USA. Along the way they made fans of the Apollo 11 crew, JFK, and, well…us. We're of the opinion that a brand with that staying power and this amazing lineup is worthy of words like iconic and timeless, but no need to take our word for it. Grab a pair for yourself. You'll see.
