How the OutLaw Eyewear Prescription Builder Works for Custom Rx Sunglasses

OutLaw Eyewear sells ANSI Z87.1-rated tactical sunglasses that can be built with your own prescription, and the site's prescription builder is the path to ordering them. You pick a frame (Fugitive TAC, Raider TAC, and others), choose a lens option such as polarized or Pathfinder transition, and supply your Rx details. Prescription models are listed at $439.99 for the Fugitive TAC and Raider TAC, so expect a meaningful jump over the non-Rx versions before you start. If you need impact-rated safety glasses in your prescription rather than a second pair of everyday glasses, this is the relevant product line.

What the prescription builder actually does

The builder is a custom-configuration flow, not an instant-quote calculator. The homepage describes it as a way to "build your own custom Rx sunglasses," and the prescription section lists frames already priced as Rx builds:

These are the frames the site presents as prescription-ready. Non-Rx versions of the same Fugitive TAC line sit far lower — for example, Fugitive TAC Black/Polarized at a sale price of $159.99 and the Pathfinder 5.0 Transition version at $179.99 — which tells you the Rx surcharge is roughly $260 on those builds. Treat those numbers as the site's listed prices at the time of writing, not a permanent quote.

Step-by-step: building a prescription pair

1. Start from the prescription section. The site's "Need Prescription Glasses?" block links to a prescription builder and a "Shop Prescription Eyewear" page. Entering through the builder keeps you in the Rx configuration path instead of the standard sunglass listings.
2. Choose the frame. The listed Rx options are the Fugitive TAC in Black, Sig Gray, and Brushed GunMetal, plus Raider TAC Black. All are wrap-style tactical frames, which matters for lens curvature and Rx limits (see below).
3. Choose the lens. The site's feature filters include Polarized, Transition, Day/Night, and ANSI Z87.1 / OSHA Compliant. The Pathfinder 5.0 and 5.1 transition lenses appear across the Fugitive TAC line, and the homepage highlights "All New Pathfinder 5.1 Transition Lenses." Pick the lens behavior you want before entering prescription values, since lens type and Rx can interact.
4. Enter your prescription. You will need your sphere, cylinder, and axis values for each eye, plus pupillary distance. The site does not publish a prescription input spec in the material available here, so have your written prescription in front of you rather than reading numbers off an old pair.
5. Confirm the build and price. The builder should return a configured total; the listed Rx frames show $439.99 as the reference point. Check that the lens option you selected is reflected before paying.
6. Order and verify on arrival. When the glasses arrive, confirm the Rx matches your prescription and that the ANSI Z87.1 marking is present if you bought them for impact protection.

What to prepare before you start

• A current written prescription with sphere, cylinder, axis, and PD. Expired prescriptions are a common reason orders stall.
• Your prescription strength. High minus or high cylinder values are the usual failure point for wrap frames — the more curved the frame, the harder it is to grind certain prescriptions without distortion.
• A decision on lens type. Polarized cuts glare and is the default choice for bright outdoor use; transition lenses darken and lighten with UV exposure and suit mixed indoor/outdoor wear. The site sells both, and the Fugitive TAC line offers both at different prices.
• Your use case. If the glasses are for range or field use, the ANSI Z87.1 rating is the feature to confirm. If they are for driving or general outdoor wear, lens tint matters more than the ballistic rating.

Common snags

Wrap frames and strong prescriptions. The Fugitive TAC and Raider TAC are wrap-style, and the site's own testimonial notes that "wrap around frames will also protect against shrapnel where flat frames cannot." That curvature is exactly what limits how strong a prescription can be cut into the lens. If your Rx is high, confirm fit before ordering rather than after.

Price expectations. A prescription Fugitive TAC at $439.99 is not a budget build, and the non-Rx sale prices ($159.99–$179.99) can make the Rx jump feel steep. The trade-off is a USA-made, ANSI-rated frame in your prescription, which is a narrower market than ordinary Rx sunglasses.

Discounts may apply. The site advertises 20% off for military and first responders through GovX verification, and an OutLaw Trade Up Program that discounts a new Fugitive TAC when you trade in authorized Gatorz eyewear. If either applies to you, verify before building so the discount is applied to the configured order.

Prescription Gatorz is a separate, discounted item. The site lists Prescription Gatorz at a sale price of $199.99, down from $475.99. That is a different frame from the Fugitive TAC Rx builds and is worth comparing if price is the deciding factor.

Is the builder the right route for you?

Choose the prescription builder if you want ANSI Z87.1-rated tactical frames in your own prescription and are willing to pay the Rx premium. Skip it if your prescription is strong enough that wrap frames are likely to distort, or if you only need occasional Rx sunglasses — a non-Rx Fugitive TAC over contacts, or a cheaper Rx option, may serve you better. The deciding factors are your prescription strength, whether you need the ballistic rating, and whether $439.99 per pair fits your budget.