The Best Ski Goggles of 2024

If you’re looking for excellent eye protection for snowy days that doesn’t sacrifice clarity in constantly changing light conditions, look no further than the Smith I/O Mag ChromaPop ($270). This ski goggle lens offers a pristine window to soak up the surrounding details in the landscape, which pushes it to the top tier. The visible contrast and highlights hit a sweet spot.

From a fit standpoint, the silhouette offers a very comfortable match across a range of face sizes and shapes among our testers. The shape of the frame tends to pair well across helmet options, too. The MAG lens system is easy to use, and retains the lens via magnets around the rim.

This premium goggle is made with a spherical lens that curves along both the X and Y axis, which elevates the acuity, and we found that to be true across all conditions from super sunny to blustery and flat light days. The special shape also improves overall fit, volume, and fog prevention.

With a frameless design, bending the goggle isn’t the most flexible but the I/O is still super comfortable to wear all day. We tested two of the 15 lens options: the Storm Rose Flash for low light conditions with a 50% visible light transmission and the Everyday Rose Gold Mirror for more moderate protection.

Smith notes this model receives the highest level of fog treatment. We found the lenses to be a bit sensitive to scratches and smudges but super resistant to fogging up, which is fine in our book. We need to be able to see when the stakes are high or we’re going ham on a pow day. Even if that means babying our goggles from the house to the rig to the lift.

The strap has two plastic slider buckles and a vertical clip that connects the band in the center, on the backside of our ski helmet. While the clippable strap is meant to offer ease of use, we find it can be hard to tighten or loosen via the slider while the band is around our helmet — the clip can come undone. Otherwise, the latch remains seated.

All of the lenses have the brand’s proprietary ChromaPop technology, which enhances detail, contrast, and true color while reducing eye fatigue. For our testers who wear daily contacts and live in arid Colorado, we appreciate that. Also, the lenses on the Smith I/O Mag ChromaPop are super easy to swap out via a release lever on either side of the lens, which is held in place by seven magnets along the internal edge.

The goggle is also available in a small frame size or a low bridge size to better pair with a lower nose bridge.

Looking for a more moderately priced goggle with a super comfortable fit and a dependable, sharp lens across light conditions? Consider the Giro Revolt ($130). New for 23/24, GIRO launched this silhouette with input from the brand’s team riders, and we found the Revolt to be a solid contender. 

The lens design is a cylindrical shape with VIVID technology, which GIRO co-developed with ZEISS, a German manufacturer of optical systems. VIVID lets blue light pass through to the user — with wavelengths on the visible light spectrum between approximately 410 and 480 nanometers — while it filters out other wavelengths between 600 and 800 nanometers. 

The result? In snowy environments, flat light conditions are blocked out and the blue, which improves contrast, is let in. Yet UV protection is still present. 

While we were stoked that two lenses were included — one for sunny conditions and the other for overcast days, the latter of which we loved and offered excellent clarity — they were not the easiest to switch out on the fly. The lens snaps into place at the top, bottom, and sides and inevitably, our fingerprints are all over the lens by the end — so be sure to have a goggle wipe handy.

Work your way around the frame with patience. Also, take care to not let your hands slide: we did and ripped the edge of one of the vents. We made sure to swap lenses at the beginning of the day or while taking a break from the lift. 

The frame is pliable with a thick 0.5-inch cushion that hugs the face. There are two small vents on the underside and a row of five vents up top, which helped to prevent fogging action. The top and sides of the lens look frame-free, like a vanishing edge pool, whereas you can see a slender portion of the frame along the bottom, a stylish detail. 

After comparing countless goggles side by side across several seasons, one of our lead testers found the Giro to be one of the most comfortable fits out there. The frame never pushes into the nose bridge, upper cheeks, or forehead. Nor does the goggle battle with helmets — of which we’ve tested many types — or present gaps. The Giro remains seamless and pressure-free against the face no matter how many other accessories and layers are bundled around the frame on a pow day or during a blizzard.

We really like the traditional style of the goggle strap on the Giro Revolt, with two sliding buckles that alter the circumference without disconnecting the strap. The interior has two continuous horizontal strips of sticky silicone to help latch onto your helmet or head, too. There’s no dearth of fun colors with more than 10 options on the menu.

What stuck with us about the Bollé Torus Neo ($300) is their clarity and fog-free performance throughout a range of conditions over months and months of testing — even on a rainy inbounds day in Austria.

These are oversized toric lenses (the shape is like a slice off the side of a donut rather than strictly cylindrical like many other goggles), so they won’t work for everyone, especially smaller `faces. But if the fit works for you, they deliver maximum field of view with a Volt lens that does wonders in low light. They also come with a higher-light transmission lens as well for the deepest, darkest days on the hill.

We loved the super-secure lens interchange system that keeps your lens locked in until you’re ready to change it. Magnetic systems can be great, but the lever-lock system used here nearly guarantees you won’t pop the lens out unless you really mean to, which is a novelty compared to other designs. There’s a tiny latch at the top of the goggles, between the brows, that opens and closes on the lens. The latch carries the brand logo, so it’s low-profile and doesn’t obstruct your vision.

Ultimately, after spending months in the Bollé Torus Neo in conditions ranging from spring rain to midwinter storms, we came away super impressed.

Read our full GearJunkie review if you want more details on the Bollé’s top-of-the-line goggles.

As the brand rolls out new winter goggles and helmets, including the Torus — one of our favorite goggles on this list — each one will have an eco-friendly construction as of the 23/24 season. Moving forward, more than 20% of each product will contain recycled or bio-based materials. To compare, we tested the Bollé Eco Torus ($140) with a Sunrise lens, which allows 22% visible light transmission (VLT) for mixed weather.

Surrounding the same lens technology, the strap and frame are made from mostly recycled and bio-based materials. That strap is 65% recycled polyester with 100% recycled patches while the frame and adjusters are 48% bio-based, made with renewable castor oil.

The lens hits all the same pristine benchmarks as its brother goggles, and at less than half the price. With a tad more depth and tailored interior, this design is compatible with prescription glasses, which rest on the foam and aren’t pushed along the temples.

The pairing is quite comfortable and goes mostly unnoticed while in use. The biggest change is needing to pull your goggles off with care, since your glasses are tucked inside, and to pull them out before resting your goggles up on your helmet

The tradeoffs with the traditional Torus? You can’t swap out lenses, so you’re sacrificing versatility. For folks that ski in consistent conditions, one lens can get the job done: Just make sure you select a fixed shield with the correct amount of light protection. There’s also one photochromic option spanning 12 to 53% VLT: low light to strong sunshine.

While we noticed a tad of pilling on the strap and the triple-density foam, this economical, earth-friendly iteration otherwise meets our durability standards including durability, as the Bollé Eco Torus is less susceptible to a beat-up than others we’ve tested.

The Sweet Protection Durden RIG Reflect Goggles ($150) have a minimal frame, a large field of vision, and exceptional lenses. After 2 years of regular use, our lead tester’s pair is still in excellent condition and free of scratches. Throughout, we’ve experienced minimal fogging and fair vision even in flat light conditions. The design simply works well and meets the demands of the day, season after season. Repetition is more than fine in our book.

This lens has the brand’s RIG (Retina Illumination Grading) technology, which bumps up contrast, reduces eye fatigue, and allows natural color perception rather than distortion. Sweet Protection is based in Norway, and as one of the world’s northernmost countries, the sun has a longer distance to travel through the atmosphere which alters the colors of the natural light, explains Sweet Protection Director of Design and Development Ståle Møller: It’s an excellent location to test how the sunlight and eyes work together.

Based on the same transmission curve, there are eight goggle lens options optimized for different light conditions including three variants with a VLT of 12% in the S3 category. That means several pairs with different color options are all solid contenders for cloudy to sunny conditions, and a prime choice for a range of days across a ski season.

Albeit a low-profile goggle, the size is rather large, which could be a drawback for smaller face structures.

A bundle includes a no-slip silicone-reinforced strap, a microfiber carry bag, and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. While only one lens is included with the Sweet Protection Durden RIG Reflect Goggles, the lenses are interchangeable. To integrate well with a helmet, the strap is mounted to the exterior of the goggle frame. Lamination on the frame’s vent foam also increases the durability.

Read the full GearJunkie review of the Sweet Protection Durden RIG Reflect Goggles.

We’re excited to see the Bollé Eco Blanca ($160) pushing the boundaries of sustainability on the goggle front. Bollé went all-in on environmentally conscious construction with their female-focused eco-friendly Blanca which is constructed primarily from recycled or bio-based compounds. They also cranked up the feminine aesthetic with a rounded design and light colors they say were “inspired by the high fashion industry.”

For a moderate price, the Eco Blanca dishes out a high-contrast lens with the same amount of sustainable materials as the new Bollé Eco Torus, which was in our testing ring: a 65% recycled polyester strap, 100% recycled patches on the strap, and a 48% bio-based frame and adjusters that are made with renewable castor oil.

Our female tester praised the slim profile and smaller fit, which prevented cheek smushing and pinch points, though slightly missed some of the things that often come with a more traditional goggle such as the ability to quickly change a magnetic lens. While other goggles might have a wider field of view, they can occupy too much real estate for comfort on a smaller-to-moderate-sized face and cause issues like pinching down the nasal cavities. The ability to breathe and not swim in the Blanca is a gold star for the design.

The Volt lens tech impressed in low-light conditions we had for testing and faired equally well tamping down reflective snow on a bluebird day at high elevation. We tested a category 2 lens, called the Volt Pink with an amber base, and loved the photochromic spectrum for medium-light, slightly cloudy days: It offered a visible light transmission (VLT) rate of 18 to 43%.

The exterior anti-scratch and interior anti-fog coats on the lens helped the surface hold up on hot laps and throughout the season, we’ve hardly seen any wear and tear. One tester did notice a bit of pilling on the triple-density face foam but the actual plushness hasn’t deteriorated.

A traditional set of two slider buckles easily adjusts the circumference of the strap. Underneath, there are two narrow strips of silicone for a bit of grip on a helmet or hat. Other goggle designs have a single thicker line of silicone and tend to grip a bit better but might be a bit more of a hair grabber.

While the Bollé Eco Blanca does not have magnets for a lens swap, the frame is rather easy to pop off the lens. This goggle is a great fit for eco-conscious female skiers and riders looking for a stylish goggle and great low-light contrast at a rather reasonable price.

Well-established in the moto, cycling, and dirt bike scenes for top-notch goggles and sunglasses, 100% launched the brand’s first-ever snow goggle in October 2022, after 2 years of development: The 100% Norg Goggle ($250), which received a 2022 ISPO AWARD for Design and Innovation. 

We tested the goggles throughout the majority of last winter and they left a positive impression. The inaugural design has the brand’s proprietary 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology, which is both a shape and structural reinforcement of the lens that allows it to sit flush in the frame.

The result is also a rimless design: the lens looks like the edge of a waterfall and garners ample compliments for looking futuristic and cool. The 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology was created in 2019 and initially launched in motocross and mountain bike eyewear. 

The frame is so flexible it can twist in our hand but the lens doesn’t pop out, remaining durable yet pliable, and enhancing comfort. A dense 0.5-inch layer of dual foam lines the frame, which is lined with microfleece for against-skin contact, wicks moisture, and is comfortable. Inside the adjustable goggle strap, a center line of slip-resistant silicone helps keep the strap in place. 

Loaded with technology, the lens is made from Ultra HD, a polycarbonate material that’s molded to prevent any optical distortion. The composite is shatterproof and impact-resistant — which we found to be true. This lens design is super durable. 

For clarity, the mirrored surface has a technology called HiPER, which filters out the color wavelengths that produce grayness in order for the user to see greater contrast, a key in lower light conditions. The lens is also extremely scratch, smudge, and moisture resistant thanks to a hydro and oleophobic coating that’s applied to the surface. The lens’s dual pane construction allows air between the two surfaces to prevent fog-ups.

Among the most impressive traits is the quick lens interchangeability system, called Gravit8, which is among the fastest magnetic designs we’ve ever tested. On the ski lift, a fingernail quickly pops the lens out. To reset, you can practically let the lens go mid-air to let the shield fly into the frame, locking it in place. There are eight strategically placed, super-powerful magnets around the rim. The goggle includes a spare lens, which comes in a tight sleeve, and magnetizes onto the goggle chassis for dual protection of both lenses during storage. Brilliant.

The padding certainly feels comfortable against the skin. Our primary tester has a small-to-medium face and noticed times when the Norg was a bit roomier than preferred — especially when powder was flying into the face or getting stuffed up the nose, it’d be ideal to not have the frame creeping downward on the nasal cavities. But we ended up wearing the 100% Norg Goggle most of the time despite the size, thanks to the excellent clarity and comfort. Overall, we were blown away by the clarity and field of vision in this lens and goggle design, as well as the magnetic design for super rapid lens attachment. We’ve never changed our lenses more seamlessly.

As far as lens options, there are five: S0 VLT for overcast (80-100%), S1 VLT for partially cloudy (43-80%), S2 VLT for fairly sunny (18-43%), S3 VLT for super sunny (8-18%), and S4 VLT for extreme sun with reflection off of water (3-8%).

For a broader fit range, the goggle is available in the 100% Norg Alt Fit Goggle, which has an increased lower foam for a lower nose bridge, higher cheekbones, and to eliminate gaps on the face.

Read Review: 100% Norg Goggle Review: Dialed, Sharp Lenses That Live Up to a Lot of Hype

With the Smith 4D MAG ChromaPop ($320), Smith gives us the best field of view we’ve experienced in ski goggles. And it does this in a medium-fit design that should work on most faces.

The 4D MAG puts a fourth dimension on its spherical lens with a bend at the bottom that allows a better downward view. Smith likewise celebrates this model as the widest field of view in the lineup, differentiating the shape from the Smith I/O Mag ChromaPop.

Couple that with exceptional and poignant optics, which span all the way to the periphery of the lens, and this goggle is a winner. The price tag reflects that up-level of real estate and sharpness of view.

This model likewise has Smith’s easy magnetic lens-change system, and a comfortable fit that blends well with most helmets. This strap also has two sliders and a clip in the center back, plus the band is super wide and silicone-backed. While we tend to prefer a traditional non-clip strap, this design stays put really well with the extra stick.

The only downsides of Smith 4D MAG ChromaPop are the price and the fact that the bottom of the lens can gather snow. If you find yourself wanting extra centimeters of vision to see as much as possible, perhaps especially in consequential terrain, consider this ski goggle.

This model is also available in a low bridge size.

The Anon WM3 Goggles ($280) has a traditional cylindrical lens style with Anon’s Perceive Lens Technology. The brand’s innovation increases contrast and provides crisper and clearer optics. (We tried lenses with a 34% VLT, plus a bonus lens with a 6% VLT for brighter days.)

But that’s not all. The goggles have hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings to shield fogging, nicks, and smudges. Anon added high-tech magnets for its quick interchangeable lenses using a magnetic system called MAGNA-TECH. Plus, the goggles’ MFI (magnetic face mask integration) system places magnets along the bottom rim of the goggles to seal the connection between the eyewear and skin protection.

This allows users to take advantage of WM3 face mask integration. No more cold noses, gaiters slipping down, or ice in your fleece collar — full coverage. While the MFI face mask is lightweight, we thought the layer made a nice difference in blocking out the cold.

We wore this goggle-mask combo skiing in partially sunny and then mixed conditions. We did experience a little bit of fogging, but that’s because our tester was following her local resort’s COVID protocols and wearing a two-layer face mask under the gaiter. When we weren’t doubling up on face masks, the Anon gaiter worked great to prevent fogging.

Overall, we love the optics, good venting (vents on the top and sides), and magnet quality (the lenses stay in and the mask remains steadfast).

The Anon WM3 Goggles is a relatively good price at $280, but it also comes with a bonus lens to sweeten the deal. The fit is women’s-specific and definitely better for smaller faces. With more size inclusivity, the goggles include a low bridge fit option, too.

If you’re an expert skier or rider and want a goggle that can stand up to changing weather on the mountain, a photochromic lens is the way to go. Meaning, the lens automatically adjusts according to the light exposure, becoming darker in harsher exposure or vice versa.

The Julbo Cyrius ($250) has one of the best photochromatic lenses we’ve tested. There’s a red-based color tint with 17-75% light transmission depending on conditions, which is dubbed by the brand as its REACTIV technology.

The reddish base hue helps to amplify contrast while carving through the glades or other shady terrain.

We found the goggles work especially well in cloudy, low-visibility conditions. Alternatively, this isn’t the option you’d reach for on a super bright bluebird day. The interior of the lens is treated with an anti-fog coating, in addition to the integrated vents in the frame. The rim is rather minimal.

These are bigger goggles, so they’re better suited to those with a fairly large face, and they’re touted as the brand’s wider field-of-vision design.

For grip against a helmet, the inside of the super-wide strap is lined with a silicone strip, which we found works well. Also, the strap reaches over the frame of the goggles to connect to the exterior front corner, which helps bump the band out to accommodate compatibility with helmets.

One of our editors had issues with them being too large to work well with her helmet, but she still loved the Julbo Cyrius performance on the slopes.

The brand 100% debuted the Norg as its flagship snow goggle in 2022 followed by the 100% Snowcraft Goggle and Okan. We found that the Snowcraft ($180) is a well-performing eye shield loaded with a handful of the same benchmark technologies as the premium Norg, though missing some top-tier details, and arriving at a lower price point. The frame is also slightly smaller than the Norg, so it better fits a small or medium-sized face.  

In step with the high-shelf option, this goggle design has a 3DPlane Molded Lens that’s made from a polycarbonate material, called Ultra HD, which prevents optical distortion. The 2mm lens is also injection molded for impact and shatter resistance — we saw that durability to be true. This lens can bend and fold like no other.

For clarity, the lens has HiPER technology, filtering out the color wavelengths so skiers and riders can see greater contrast, which we found to be effective. With a hydro and oleophobic coat, the lens was stout against scratches and smudges — we finished the season with only one small scratch despite backcountry days on the snowmobile, out-of-bounds tours, and at the ski resort. A thick 0.5-inch multi-foam pad is lined with fleece for comfort against the skin. 

The lens is a traditional pop-out style, so it requires a bit of extra time to change but the frame feels pliable and easy to slide into place along the lens. When you pull out the lens, you can clearly see the dual pane design, which helps prevent fog action. Inside the goggle strap, which is continuous yet the size is adjustable, is a grippy silicone row that helps keep the strap from sliding around. It works.

Overall we found that the lens design offers top-notch clarity of the snow across various light conditions and the lens is among the most durable we’ve tested, which is a top priority in our book. The goggle lining on the 100% Snowcraft Goggle and the soft frame are comfortable. In particular, the S3 lens was perfect for bright afternoons with no clouds or weaving between shaded and sunny slopes decorated with dense trees. The clarity of these lenses is simply excellent. 

The Atomic Four Pro HD ($160) gets the job done without breaking the bank. The lens is constructed with micro-crystals that enhance blue and red tones for great depth perception and visibility across a range of light conditions. That performance really shined in our testing as conditions shifted from stormy to bluebird, and it did it all at a reasonable price point.

Even though the main lens (which comes in six color options) does well in most conditions, Atomic adds to the value proposition with an included clear lens which comes in handy for extremely cloudy days or night skiing under the lights when you need maximum light transmission.

Atomic offers photochromic performance in the Four Pro HD Photo version of this goggle, so don’t be confused. You’ll see the price uptick to $230. Transition lenses have been around in eyeglasses for decades, tinting darker as light levels increase.

“Photochromic” lenses in ski goggles are relatively new and bring the same concept to bear on the slopes with more modern lens tech: automatically responding to changing light conditions for more ideal moment-to-moment exposure and contrast.

You also get a near-frameless look thanks to the Four Pro HD’s ultra-thin frames that allow you to change lenses without smudging up the lens but give them an oversized fighter pilot aesthetic. They don’t just look big, however. These are larger frames that might not be a great fit for smaller faces.

We found the field of vision of the cylindrical lenses adequate except when looking down past the nose where there was some obstruction. For the value of the Atomic Four Pro HD, though, we’re willing to look past it.

The Zeal Lookout ($269) launched in 2021, and is the Boulder-based brand’s top-of-the-line goggle — and for good reason. There are more than 30 combinations of frame and lens available for this goggle. But the version we tested probably covers the most ground since it comes with a photochromic primary lens and a low-light backup lens as well.

With more than 30 color and lens options, you’re bound to find an option that fits your style and needs. Plus, the frame size is an average, middle-of-the-road medium, so the design sits well on most face shapes.

If you want the Lookout with the very handy automatically adjusting photochromic lens, make sure when shopping that the edition you’re looking at says “Automatic+” or “Auto+” which indicates the included lens is photochromic. The photochromic lens models are generally a $100 bump above the other options, so that’s an indicator. If you’re looking for a lower-priced option, there are plenty of other worthy models of the Lookout with a traditional lens.

We loved the simple-but-secure Rail Lock System which quickly swaps lenses by sliding the lens down where it locks in place which can be done fairly easily even with gloves on. Our tester also raved about the clarity and color accuracy of the high-end lens with Zeal’s Observation Deck Technology which angles the lens downward to reduce glare and increase the field of view without distortion.

While the Zeal Lookout has a modern frameless style, they have a more traditional cylindrical shape and our tester felt this restricted the Lookout’s field of view a bit, despite having an average-sized frame. A cylindrical lens offers a lower-profile goggle.

But if you prefer the generally wider field of view of the bubble-like spherical lens, Zeal’s new Cloudfall goggle is similarly priced. It has the rail locking system, Observation Deck tech, and has similar lens options to the Lookout, but with spherical lenses and a bigger view.

Marker debuted the first version of these early “frameless” goggles a few years back. Coming in below $100, the Marker Smooth Operator Goggles ($90) work great as a pocket-stowable backcountry lens for touring when you want a goggle but don’t want the bulk of a stiff, oversized resort pair. 

That said, these are a totally viable resort goggle option, especially for folks who want a large field of view but don’t want the bulk and steep price tag of most framed large-lens goggles.

The main drawbacks our testing revealed: The alignment of the slim-profile Smooth Operator with a helmet brim is off. There’s also no ability to interchange lenses for evolving light conditions, and the minimalist design is comfortable at first on most faces, but can create some pain points after a long day of lift-served runs.

Also, the size run matches a medium and large fit. If you’re looking for a small goggle frame, this isn’t the best grab. But for most people, this goggle is a solid contender for an economic option or backup eye protection.

We love the Marker Smooth Operator Goggles as a backcountry goggle though because they are flexible enough to stash in a large pocket if we’re traveling light. Even in a backcountry pack, they win for taking up less room than a stiffer traditional goggle. They also work well as an emergency backup pair to keep stashed in a boot bag for when we’ve left your primary goggles drying on the mantle.

The Anon M4 Toric Goggles ($320) are yet another outstanding pair of ski goggles on the market. We especially like that these goggles are compatible with certain helmets and face masks in a way that creates an incredibly efficient and streamlined setup.

Combatting fog, the interior lens is porous and sheds water well. An anti-fog treatment is also applied to the lens, as well as the venting integrated into the frame. That full-perimeter channel vents effectively prevent fog from forming — even when you’re winded from trudging up the skin track.

Called the Magnetic Facemask Integration (MFI), there’s a facemask that connects to the goggles via a snap system.

While the shape is on the larger end of the spectrum, the frame is also a lean profile. Beneath, the foam has a moisture-wicking fleece for comfort. The foam is also 40% thinner than other comparable goggles, which lowers the goggle closer to the skin and helps avoid peripheral blockage.

Like many high-end goggles, the Anon M4 Toric Goggles feature a magnetic lens mounting system that allows the wearer to make quick lens changes according to the light conditions. Seven connection points for the 14 magnets line the boundary of the frame.