Fill in the Blanks If at first you don't succeed - expressing quantityOnline version fill in the blanks. by Maryam Aflaki Jalali 1 great anyone of of different large a couple a of part a deal Many Proof Eyewear is a line of handcrafted eyeglasses . The inventors of proof Eyewear , three brothers from Idaho named Taylor , Brooks , and Tanner Dame , started the company in 2010 . of the eyeglasses are made from types of wood , cotton - based plastics , and old skateboards that are being reused rather than put in the trash . The company started with pairs of sunglasses in Brooks' garage while he was still working his day job . The brothers believe in an environmentally - friendly company that gives back to who needs their help . In season 4 of " Shark Tank , " the brothers met with the " Sharks " and had two offers of $150 , 000 each , but the ' " Sharks " wanted the brothers to give up their company than they were willing to share . But the company is now experiencing success anyway , and their products are now sold in more than 20 countries . Proof Eyewear also recently opened its first store in Boise , Idaho , and they have been working with charities all over the world to help provide eye care to people in need .