The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles in 2023

These goggles offer exceptional peripheral vision! The lenses sit especially close to the face allowing you to enjoy not only a wider field of vision horizontally but vertically as well. Despite the close fit, these goggles are still compatible with most prescription glasses. Better yet, these are Oakley’s first goggles featuring their Prizm Inferno technology: the lens’ heat up at the push of a button instantly causing inner lens fog to dissipate. Even without the extra tech, these goggles are well ventilated.

The frame is relatively wide making these Oakley’s ideal for larger or wider faces. If you are looking for a narrower fit, check out the XM version, though be warned – the smaller version has no Prizm Inferno tech. The triple-layered foam makes for a comfortable fit all day and you can count on excellent lens performance: no glare on the sunny days and great snow definition in flat light.

The choice of many pros, here are goggles that are designed for performance and convenience. The Swiftlock lens changing system involves a quick flick of 2 small levers and just like that, the lenses have been released: flick the levers up and the new lenses are ready for action. The lens technology itself is great, and the various tints are easy on the eyes, filtering the light softly.

A full-width venting panel ensures no inner lens fog. Not only that, but the venting panel is made of hard plastic and gives the goggles great stability and durability: to put it simply, these goggles can take a beating. The frame coating is also designed for lasting performance: it is water repellent and not easy to scratch.

These goggles deliver all around. The magnetic lens changing system is so easy to use that you don’t even have to take your goggles off. 18 magnets hold the lens in places and swapping is as simple as tugging on any of the 4 elevated corners of the lens and setting the next ones in place. It is so easy that you could almost throw the next lens onto the frame and have it sucked into place by the magnets. The Anon M4s come with 2 lenses, which provide exceptional optics in all light conditions: even in really flat light there is nearly no distortion.

A facemask can also be integrated into the goggles using the magnet system, which is nice on colder days and triple layer foam provides a comfortable fit. The optical quality is excellent and although these are categorized as cylindrical goggles, the frame fits toric lenses as well. Most notable is the toric Sonar Night Lens, which is undoubtedly one of the best lenses on the market for night skiing, flat light or stormy days.

These large goggles are lined with triple layer foam and provide a really comfortable fit. The lenses are well tapered and despite the large lens size, there is no noticeable distortion. The Smith Squad XL’s come with ChromaPop lenses, which boost contrast and serve well in a wide range of light conditions reducing the need for lens changes.

Minimal lens changes are good because the traditional snap in – snap out lens system is much slower and requires more finger dexterity than many quick-release models. The Fog-X technology consists of micro-etching that helps disperse moisture and therefore prevent fog from forming on the lenses: it works quite well and cannot wear off over time like some anti-fog coatings can. The only downside of these cool, large frames is the lack of pivoting joint where the strap connects to the goggle frame, meaning that in order to move the strap up or down, the entire frame needs to shift with it. There is a smaller Smith Squad version available for narrower faces, although they only feature 2 layers of foam.

These goggles are a perfect match for medium faces with a relatively large nose cut out. They are lighter weight than your average goggle: combine that with the easily adjustable strap and comfortable padding and you could almost forget you are wearing them. They are compatible with most helmets with no goggle gap issues.

The semi-frameless cylindrical design not only looks awesome but also allows the lenses to be changed in less than 15 seconds thanks to the easy snap-and-magnet system. The lens can be simply pulled off, even with mittens, at a small elevation on the left side and the new lens is guided into position by 4 magnets, as soon as the lens is aligned, simply press on the edges to snap it into place. However, the frame is stiffer than average which can compromise comfort depending on the shape of your face.

The goggles come with two lenses, VIVID, which are designed to increase contrast and function well in diverse lighting conditions.

These goggles are simply top of the line in terms of optics featuring POC’s newest high contrast lens technology, which was originally developed for competitive skiers and boarders. The lenses offer exceptional definition in even stormy and flat light conditions. They come with one lens, but 2 additional lenses can be purchased to cover the full range of light conditions. All lenses are treated with both anti-fog and non-scratch coatings. Triple-layered foam and a soft PU frame make for great all-day wearing comfort.

Anyone looking for a women’s specific goggle will appreciate the narrower construction as well as the shorter height of these frames – ideal for a smaller face. Often smaller glasses make some compromises to save space, but these Smith’s don’t cut any corners with triple layer foam for great comfort and well-hinged pivot straps to truly provide a perfect fit on every face and compatibility with most helmets.

These spherical goggles come with Smith’s ChromoPop lens technology, which aims to provide the ultimate clarity in diverse light conditions. The Smith Virtue’s are designed to only need one lens which covers all light conditions, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage depending on how dark you like your lenses on bright days. Other lenses are available but it takes a little bit more effort to swap lenses with a traditional snap in – snap out system.

These super cool kids goggles are designed for 6 to 13-year-olds and will keep your little ones focused on having a great time no matter what the weather. Double-layered face foam with a micro-fleece lining makes them comfortable even for long days on the hill and keeps the face protected from the elements at the same time. They provide decent ventilation as well!

The Giro Grade’s are designed with a little extra space to accommodate prescription glasses and they come in a variety of cool colors. They do their job well at a price that won’t break the bank.