Ski Goggles reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 200 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Ski Goggles brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/skiing, r/Skigear, r/icecoast, r/snowboardingnoobs, r/ski. Top-rated brands include Smith (4.6/5), Oakley (4.6/5), Anon (4.7/5).

Stats
Reviews200
Subreddits14
Posts32
Brands49
Products64
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#1

Smith

4.6
(63)
"They're pricey, but really worth it."
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"Smith I/O Mag with a whole bunch of different lens options. Easy in & out, hold up well, fit my giant head."
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"Interchangeable lenses on the I/O Mag are god tier if you night ski and get clear ones."
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"I absolutely love my smith io mags. Don’t plan on upgrading for a long time besides replacing the lens as it gets scratched."
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"All the time, everytime."
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"I absolutely love my M4’s and can’t imagine ever switching."
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"Can’t go wrong with Smith. I always seek out the most unobstructed field of view and I always end up with Smith."
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"I just bought Smith 3D mags Chroma pop goggles."
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"Smith makes a custom goggle better than any luxury brand in terms of quality."
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"In my opinion, Smith makes the best ski goggles and lens."
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#2

Oakley

4.6
(30)
"I think these goggles could be a great choice. They offer excellent visibility across various conditions, which might solve your fogging issues."
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"If you’re going to get something else, go for the Line Miners. Specifically the Line Miner Pro."
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"Performance wise you will not get better goggles than Oakley."
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"I think Oakley line miners are the most sought after goggle."
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"The best anti-glare goggles the market."
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"Oakley Flight deck, buy once cry once."
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"Oakley Line Miners"
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"Steal at the price."
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"Yeah you can. difference is night and day."
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"Fit with my Oakley helmet so well."
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#3

Anon

4.7
(13)
"Anon M4. I had a pair for 6 years and loved them."
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"Anon goggles with the magnetic gator. No question. May be the best invention of all time tbh."
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"I can’t speak highly enough about Anon goggles. With the MFI face mask it’s finally solved most of my fogging problems."
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"Anon M4 - best options in order of performance."
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"Anon magnetic goggles have served me well for years."
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"All were very good goggles."
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"Come with a great mask that attaches magnetically."
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"Anon. The end."
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"I love my Anon M4s."
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"Anon has the MFI system on their goggles which is supposed to help with fogging."
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#4

Julbo

4.8
(10)
"If you're willing to drop a lot of money, take a look at these"
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"I think it's the best goggle on the market right now."
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"I'm telling ya, Julbos with superflow! Have done big sweaty climbs in -25 with 0 fog."
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"With that open they just will not fog, ever."
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"After doing my research I thought julbo’s were the best."
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"Useful for resort, touring and high altitude mountaineering."
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"Make great goggles."
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"Julbo makes a goggle model, the Aerospace that is made for BC touring."
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"I've heard good things about Julbo but I haven't tried them myself."
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"Julbos seem to get discounted in the summer and they don’t seem to fog as much."
#5

Glade

4.9
(9)
"Glade Optics. Have never had them fog up, ever."
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"Glade Adapt 2. For $150 you get photochromic lenses and never need to have the “oh what lenses do I rock today” convo."
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"Very comfy and feels better supporting small businesses."
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"I cannot recommend them enough."
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"Get some Glade goggles….currently best bang for the buck."
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"Glade's photochromatic lenses are great too."
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"Quality and performance as good as Oakleys and Smiths costing a hundred more."
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"Love my Glade Goggles. Super high quality and Colorado based."
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"I quite like my Glade goggles a lot but haven’t had them for as long as my Smiths."
#6

Shady Rays

4.7
(7)
"Love the magnetic lenses to work with all our crazy Midwest weather/light conditions."
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"Yes. They are great. Lenses are really nice."
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"Save some money. I love my Shady Rays. Magnetic lens holders. Lenses are great. If you scratch them, they will replace them."
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"In highly recommend shady rays. They look really good and aren’t very expensive. You can multiple lenses to swap out."
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"ShadyRays 1000x over, mag lenses, replaceable straps"
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"Magnetic lenses. Be sure to order a clear for afternoon skiing."
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"Come in <$150 depending on your choice of lenses."
#7

Zeal

4.8
(4)
"The zeal portal xl is a killer goggle. they are basically a slightly larger version of the oakleys."
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"Zeal. No issues with fogging, lenses change for different lighting automatically, and the downward tilt really does help see more of the trail in front of you."
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"I have used goggles by Zeal out of Colorado. They are a photo chromatic lens and are absolutely awesome."
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"I'm trying to decide between Zeal Portal XL ($100) and Smith Squad Mag ($115). Both look like phenomenal goggles."
#8

Electric

4.8
(4)
"They are simply impossible to fog."
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"I’m very happy with my purchase."
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"Electric EG2 or EG2.5. They are extra wide so you have a lot more visibility. I've been using them for 9 years and can vouch for their quality and expanded line of sight."
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"I have some old Electric Cali I like."
#9

Outdoor Master

4.3
(4)
"The quality for the price is mind-blowing."
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"They are extremely easy to swap lenses for different conditions."
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"Outdoor Master and Zionor Goggles both have surprisingly good reviews."
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"The outdoormaster are a good cheap goggle. I'm not sure you will be happier with another pair under $100."
#10

OutdoorMaster

4.0
(4)
"Outdoor master with two lenses. A single lens is never going to be good for the flat light fog days and the bright white bluebird days."
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"Currently I use outdoormaster ones. Very cheap but very comfortable and high quality."
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"Makes great stuff at a really affordable price."
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"I currently have some and they’re great."
#11

Giro

5.0
(3)
"Now I got GIRO, this is the only Goggle that impressed me with wow crystal clear vision."
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"Giro index 2.0. Got em for $120….easy lense change out."
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"Giro Contour on sale $150 right now also a fantastic goggle"
#12

Zionor

4.7
(3)
"Lenses are magnetic replacements are relatively inexpensive."
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"I got polarized Zionars on sale on amazon for $40 and they are great."
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"Do what I need as long as I take care of them."
#13

Blenders

4.0
(3)
"I’ve been using Blenders this season for their magnetic lenses and they’ve been pretty damn good"
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"They go on sale often and you can get a pair with two magnet changeable lenses for about $80."
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"Blenders..I have two that I love."
#14

Anon M4s

5.0
(2)
"The M4s have gave me no issues with fogging, the clarity is superb."
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"My Anon M4s have never fogged up. Love them and bought the wife a pair also."
#15

POC

4.5
(2)
"I can vouch heavily for the poc goggles."
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"Currently that’s POC and Oakley. I really like high quality lenses and a large frame."
#16

Dragon

4.5
(2)
"My wife has the Dragon X2s and loves them."
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#17

SportRx

4.0
(2)
"Sportrx! They make reasonably priced prescription armless inserts that fit comfortably in any goggle."
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"You can get custom prescription lens inserts online for pretty much any goggle at SportRx."
#18

Wildhorn

4.0
(2)
"Excellent value."
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"I’ve been pretty happy with the Wildhorn Roca goggles."
#19

Scott

4.0
(2)
"The Scott LCG Compact works perfectly."
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"Buy a pair of Scott. About 30 dollars will get the job done."
#20

Dragon Alliance

4.0
(2)
"Still rocking them and they’re doing very well."
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"Dragon Alliance… they run $200-300 but… look em up on Amazon."
#21

Anon M Series

5.0
(1)
"All the Anon M series are really good. Zero complaints."
#22

Smith Turbo Fan

5.0
(1)
"Smith Turbo Fan works for my glasses wearing lady. No fogging."
#23

Anon M5s

5.0
(1)
"At that budget, I think ANON has a case with a pair of M5s."
#24

Tempest Optics

5.0
(1)
"Tempest Optics just released their new heated anti-fog line with mag lenses."
#25

Uvex Instinct Pro

5.0
(1)
"Total game changer."
#26

Sweet Protection

5.0
(1)
"Their RIG contrast enhancement is phenomenal."
#27

Wildhorn Outfitters

5.0
(1)
"Wildhorn outfitters Roca goggles and Outdoor master ski goggles"
#28

Von Zipper

5.0
(1)
"Really liked the Von Zipper Jetpack goggles i got last yr for 70$ offline."
#29

Airblaster

5.0
(1)
"Airblaster Airgoggles are surprisingly incredible for not fogging."
#30

Glade Fathom+

4.0
(1)
"I’ve been happy with my Glade Fathom+. I haven’t experienced any fogging."
#31

FMF Goggles

4.0
(1)
"Fmf makes goggles with flames on the side, and they’re $15"
#32

SportRX Goggle Inserts

4.0
(1)
"Just get goggle inserts, SportRX is pretty good, just choose what goggles you use and they'll get the insert that works best for them."
#33

Smith, Oakley, Uvex, POC, Von Zipper, Bolle, Scott, Gordini, soy, Anon

4.0
(1)
"There are lots of good brands such as Smith. Oakley, Uvex, POC, Von Zipper, Bolle, Scott, Gordini, soy, Anon, etc."
#34

Oakley, Smith

4.0
(1)
"That said, Oakley and smith, spherical not conical lenses, pick a style you like in a tint fitting the light you expect to ski in the most."
#35

Bliz

4.0
(1)
"I like my bliz flow goggles not seen anyone mention them there nice looking and comfy."
#36

100%

4.0
(1)
"I've been using the 100% Accuri 2 with the Gen 2 Dual Goggle lens."
#37

Amazon

4.0
(1)
"These work great and they're only $32."
#38

Adidas

4.0
(1)
"I had a pair of adidas goggles that take the prescription insert."
#39

Zinor

4.0
(1)
"Cheap and cheerful and gets the job done."
#40

Red Bull

4.0
(1)
"They're pretty cheap too"
#41

Goodr

4.0
(1)
"I have three pairs of goggles."
#42

Bollè

4.0
(1)
"Perfectly fine. They never fog up."
#43

Sungods

4.0
(1)
#44

Spy

4.0
(1)
"Held up for almost 8 years."
#45

Montbell

4.0
(1)
"Very underrated."
#46

SPECT

4.0
(1)
"They have brilliant tech in their lenses."
#47

Decathlon

4.0
(1)
"Usually good value for money."
#48

Oakley Goggles

3.0
(1)
"I thought I wanted Oakley Goggles until I tried them on and they did not fit right."
#49

EQPE

3.0
(1)
"I have some EQPE goggles that are fairly OK."

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