William Painter Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 76 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and durability of the products, often describing them as the best they've owned and built to last for years. The customer service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with many appreciating the helpful, responsive, and friendly staff who make interactions pleasant and efficient. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the lifetime warranty, finding it to be a hassle-free and quick process for replacements, even after years of use or accidental damage. However, some customers also noted issues with the warranty process, particularly when trying to replace older purchases or those made through third-party retailers like Amazon, citing that the company sometimes has difficulty honoring the lifetime guarantee. A few other people also felt that the products, while good, were not as indestructible as advertised, and the warranty could be practically useless for international customers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best pair of glasses I've owned. Very light frame yet feels robust… gold is a good balance of subtle and classy, blue lenses aren’t too blue and provide great contrast for driving. Superb customer ser... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

William Painter is an exceptional company! The Lifetime guarantee can not be beat. My husband just broke his sunglasses after six years, and they sent me my replacement pair with No hassle! What ot... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got myself a new pair of the Hook through their warranty program and am happy as a kid in a ice cream shop. My prescription sun lenses fit perfectly and I am back on track with a smile on my face. Cus... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at WP may be small, but they are always on top of it. Customer service is always top notch. They get back to you so quick with a response and are always willing to try and help with lost o... See more

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William Painter makes the most durable products ever using the highest quality materials so you can live your amazing life without compromise! Guaranteed.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the sunglasses a lot

I love the sunglasses a lot, but the customer service is even better! They have taken care of me a few times over the years. Very happy customer - Thanks William Painter!

February 7, 2026
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Thanks for the kind words, Mike!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended due to service and quality

I have previously had, and now, having a great experience with WP. I highly recommend. Quality of the Hook which I ordered 2 now, amazing quality and highly recommend. I wouldn't bother with any other companies.

January 12, 2026
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Thank you SO MUCH for the kind words and support! It means the world to our small company.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extraordinary service

This company has extraordinary service! We drove over my sunglasses by accident and they sent me a new pair the very next day! BTW, these shades are my favorite ever! Very clear lenses and the are very lightweight so they never hurt your nose or ears.

December 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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I bought my first sungalsses on. 2018. The warranty was great. Today, i have to pay fees each time the sungalsses is failed or broken. No need to comment my feedback. Bye bye William painter...

August 12, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Hi Vetea,

This warranty program fee is to cover shipping and processing but you are receiving a BRAND NEW pair! If we did not cover those small costs there is no way we would stay in business to offer this amazing program:) I don't know of any other high end sunglass companies that do. We appreciate your patience and support for our small business. We truly do care and take care of our customers like family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Quality, Fast Delivery, and Outstanding Support

The products from William Paint are truly impressive — high-quality, durable, and clearly built to last. One of the greatest benefits is the lifetime warranty, which genuinely makes the purchase worthwhile and provides real peace of mind. The delivery was fast and efficient, and the support team was exceptionally effective and helpful throughout the process. Overall, an excellent experience and products I highly recommend.

December 2, 2025
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Thank you! We appreciate the support:)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High quality through and through

I wish more companies worked as well as William Painter. First, they have an excellent product. Their glasses are robust, stylish, and fashionable. Second, their service after the sale is exceptional. I received these glasses several years ago as a gift. Over time, I scratched the lenses. Based on their warranty, I emailed the company and requested a replacement. Sutton quickly responded to my email and gave me detailed instructions on how to make the return. This was an easy and enjoyable process. I highly recommend everything about this company. Keep up the great job.

November 12, 2025
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Thank you, John! We appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best pair of glasses I've owned

Best pair of glasses I've owned. Very light frame yet feels robust… gold is a good balance of subtle and classy, blue lenses aren’t too blue and provide great contrast for driving. Superb customer service with lots of personality. Thank you to william painter as a whole and specifically Brittany who helped us greatly.

November 11, 2025
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Thanks for the support and kind words!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not Actual Lifetime Warranty - Be Cautious

(!! William Painter confirmed my Review - Do not purchase on Amazon as ‘it’s difficult for them to review orders over 2 years!). So why do you (WP) sell on a Website where you can’t confirm order over 2 years for a lifetime warranty?! Beware everyone. They confirmed my review!

William Painter is making up excuses not to honor Lifetime Warranty. Please be cautious as they will not honor warranties from over 5 years ago becuase they 'can not' verify purchases on Amazon.
(I have sent all screenshots and corresponding 4 digit CC numbers to verify).

They claim the accounts are 'OLD'? Well what is the point of a LifeTime Warranty.

Let me start by saying, I have purchased over a dozen pairs of their sunglasses - I love them. I wear them all the time.

I made many purchases on Amazon because it is where I do a-lot of my shopping - just easier. After almost 10 years of purchasing $250.00 sunglasses, I wanted to try out their lifetime warranty and started with two purchases I made in 2017 - this was done to perfection and they (William Painter) honored this.

I had a few more pairs I wanted to try out the warranty as The Hook Sunglasses I bought were scratched. William Painter would not honor this and I sent them photos of the sunglasses which were needing to be replaced. William Painter keeps making excuses not to honor the warranty and nothing in their Warranty Terms and Conditions is indicated in their email responses to me. They said they could not prove my purchases made from Amazon BUT they accepted a Warranty Claim from 2017 but they would not honor this claim for another pair of sunglasses I bought from 2017 as well. They are making excuses and now I will report this to the FTC and see what happens.

November 4, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Hello - this is not true. We are just asking for the damaged pairs to be sent in to us (which is not an irregular process) and once done so, we will process all of your warranties. Processing 5-7 black Hook warranties at one time is a little irregular and unfortunately amazons system does not let us fully view past 2 years. Regardless, we need to inspect the matching damaged pairs. We truly appreciate your support and please reach out when you are ready to proceed and we will be here.

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Thank you

Purchased my first pair of empire in 2019. Very happy with the quality and even better warranty.
Thank you for the amazing product and warranty service.

November 4, 2025
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Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The responses were fast

The responses were fast, courteous, and very professional !! Superb Customer Experience 👏
Thanks William Painter and Sutton 👍

November 3, 2025
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AND Thank you, Billy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Service

Emailed service to correct my email address so that I could file a claim on my Empire glasses that I ran over with a golf cart. The Support tech, Sutton, immediately sent me a detailed email listing everything I needed to file a claim. I completed the list of items and emailed them back. Shortly after that I received an email from Sutton advising my claim was completed an a new pair of glasses were being shipped that day. It took me less than 10 minutes to get all my info together and from the initial email to the one from Sutton advising that my new glasses were in the mail was under an hour!
That is what I call amazing service...5 Star++++

October 23, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Thanks for the kind words, Ty! We appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

Great products, lifetime warranty on the sunglasses and such an awesome customer service!! Will be back shopping!

October 14, 2025
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Thank you, Charles!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best customer service I have ever…

The best customer service I have ever experienced. Bought a pair of The Level Titanium polarized 5 years ago, recently after much use in 5 countries I scratched a lens. Loving the glasses so much I reached out to William Painter customer service to see if I could get a lens replaced. They went a step beyond and are replacing my glasses. The lifetime warranty is just that. An outstanding pair of glasses with world class customer service.

October 9, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Thanks, Matthew! We appreciate you and your continued support! Please share or tag us in your travels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best sunglasses !

Ordered the best sunglasses from the best team ! Had a slight hiccup with the delivery and a quick pic, a quick email and an even quicker response from Sutton @William Painter and my wife will be getting a replacement for her favorite sunglasses in this world ! Thanks to all @ William Painter but especially Sutton !

T. Throckmorton
Ocean Township, NJ

October 7, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kudos from New Zealand

I have been a backer since launch on Indigogo.
Frames, Lenses, fit and most of all, customer support are AMAZING! Highly, Highly Recommend from here in New Zealand!

October 1, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

We appreciate the years of support, Darryl!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unexpected Brand Loyalty

Just ordered my second pair to try a new style — and I’m rarely loyal to any brand, let alone sunglasses. But I’ve recommended yours to multiple people.

Even your shipping email had me laughing out loud and I shared it with my whole team.

What really sealed the deal was your replacement guarantee. I only needed it once, but you delivered. That earned my loyalty.

Keep it up. You’ve got a fan for life.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Thanks so much for this amazing review! I also shared it with my team and it made our day:)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warranty that actually covers

My 2022 sunglasses bent and sent them an email on 2025, I paid $50 and got a new pair. Quick no pushback and honor what they claim in their warranty program.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from William Painter

Thanks for the support, Viviana!

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