History
Proof Eyewear was founded in 2010 by 3 brothers Tanner, Brooks, and Taylor in Idaho, but its roots can be traced back to 1954 when their grandfather, Bud Dame, started a sawmill. The brothers grew up with sawdust in their veins working in the family mill and exploring Idaho. The idea to start the brand surfaced in 2010 when founder, Brooks, was building up the idea of a wood consumer product. With Brooks moonlighting at Proof while also working his day job, the company was managed out of his garage with one laptop and a rack of sunglasses. Since then, the company has continued to grow and expand, going from garage to global in a few short years, and becoming pioneers in sustainable eyewear. The startup provides products handcrafted from sustainable materials including sustainably-sourced wood, cotton-based acetate, and recycled aluminum. Proof stands firm on three principles: heritage, sustainability, and giving back.