The design is also hardwearing with a full frame to protect the sides of the lens and rugged materials in general. They will have a cutaway at the side of the frame so the arms can fit under the foam and plenty of venting to reduce glasses steaming up. Smith and Giro have similar magnetic designs that are featured on models like the Smith I/O Mag and Giro Axis, although you’re required to push a button/lever to release the lenses on certain models, which we’ve found to be slightly less convenient but a bit more secure. With Alpina’s bike helmets, you have the best protection on any terrain: whether it’s on the trail, on the street or in the city. Designed with UV protection in mind, ski goggles should keep snow and dirt away from your eyes, and keep your view nice and clear.

In addition, there will be notches in the sides of the frame to accommodate the arms of the glasses.That said, both Julbo's and Glade’s photochromic tech—as seen on Julbo's Lightyear and Glade's Adapt 2 above—have proven to be quick-reacting, reliable through multiple seasons of testing, and offer a super wide VLT range that isn’t excessively dark. The first step in minimizing this issue is to make sure you choose a double lens (note: All of the models to make our list have this feature).

Like the legendary line from Smith, you get a medium fit, two high-quality lenses, plush three-layer foam, and great all-around visibility. The Quattroflex Lite technology clearly emphasises contours in the snow and makes it easier to recognise ice sheets.An air cushion between the individual goggle lenses creates a thermal block that prevents the lenses from fogging up. This translates to poor visibility when looking straight down, and the peripheral vision is noticeably worse than alternatives like Giro’s Axis, Smith’s Proxy, and Oakley’s Flight Deck M. The flat shape impacts peripheral vision, and it’s not as sharp as we’d like in low-light situations. But this doesn’t detract from the excellent visibility, all-day comfort, and high-end build quality of the Flight Deck. On basic models, the padding is simple single-layer foam that isn’t as comfortable around your face as pricier models and won’t fit as snug.

Prizm works by splitting light into all its different colour spectrums then enhancing those needed to see in these conditions and filtering out the others. For top-of-the-range models, brands such as Oakley and Julbo offer OTG goggles equipped with the best Prizm and Reactiv Photochromic lenses. California-based SportRx is the market leader in prescription inserts with a range of models that allow you to tailor the fit to your goggles (you include the make and model with the purchase, and they manage the rest). As we all know, the two essential ski accessories are gloves and goggles (after skis and helmets, obviously). Then adjust the tightness with the adjustable strap – sometimes made with a clip or buckle to secure it – to achieve the perfect fit for your perfect head.ChromaPop is the best we’ve used for richness of color and contrast (it's nearly HD-like in its clarity and natural feel) and we're happy to see the lens offerings have increased to include most styles in the Smith lineup. Released as a quick-change variation of the classic I/O, the goggle features superb optics with an expansive field of view, comes with two lenses, has an extremely comfortable fit, and is one of the best ventilators we’ve tested. A darker lens is advised for skiing in bright and sunny conditions, however paler and more transparent lenses are better low light ski goggles, as they’re designed to let maximum light in. With big players like Anon (Burton), Smith, and Oakley dominating the goggle scene, it’s a tough place to break through.