Snowboard Goggles and Sunglasses
The best goggles and sunglasses for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are designed for a safe, comfortable fit to protect the eyes from impact and debris and to shield them against UV rays, glare, and the elements. Find rugged options for men and women in our collection of goggles and sunglasses
Protective Goggles and Sunglasses for Snow Sports
Browse protective goggles and impact-resistant sunglasses designed for snow sports: Our collection includes comfortable, feature-packed styles from designer frames. Comfort is paramount when it comes to performance eyewear for snow sports. The better your eyewear fits, the more likely you are to wear it—and protective eyewear is crucial while shredding snowy mountaintop trails. Look for a style that fits well without slipping or pinching. Some styles include adjustable head straps, foam linings, and moisture-wicking materials so your goggles fit better, and will keep harsh wind and snow from blowing into your eyes.
Having a clear view of the path ahead is essential for safety when you're shooting down a ski slope at exhilarating speeds. Look for large, wraparound frames for a wide field of vision. Many snowboarding goggles and ski sunglasses feature anti-fog technologies like vented frames and anti-fog lens coatings, which help keep lenses—and your line of sight—clear. Customize your ski sunglasses with prescription lenses for durable, impact-resistant, sport-specific frames, and choose the ideal lens tint for your snow sport of choice. Show off your personal style and protect your eyes on and off the slopes wearing goggles or sunglasses in bold colors, sporty designs, or feminine patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ski Goggle Prescriptions
Should I wear prescription glasses under ski goggles?
While there are ski goggles that are designed to be fitted over a pair of prescription eyeglasses (known as OTG or Over The Glasses goggles), it is still not an optimal choice. Regardless of the goggle's design, your glasses will still sit closer to the heat of your face than an insert, and glasses will not be in the natural venting of the goggle. This greatly increases the likelihood of fogging.
We recommend our prescription insert that sits in the natural venting channel of the goggle. All ski goggles on our site sold as a prescription will use this insert as a default. The insert is easy to remove and install with the goggle for cleaning purposes.
Why are my ski goggles fogging and how do I prevent this from happening?
The basics of ski goggle fogging are pretty simple: If warm air hits a cold lens it is going to fog. Ski slopes are cold. Your face is warm. So the challenges here are obvious.
These are a few ways to keep ski goggle fogging to a minimum.
1. Seal the lens and keep it clean. If your lenses are clean and less porous fog cannot stick to them as easily. Our permanent anti-fog coating is your best option. You will still need to keep the lens clean, but you should never put other anti-fog products on this permanent coating. This will just gum up the surface and make the problem worse. We also offer an Anti-Fog Paste for $15.00. Apply the paste in the same way you would wax a car. Just rub it on the lens, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then buff it out with a lens cloth.
2. Do not use harsh cleaners on any part of the goggle. Fingerprints or oily spots on your lens make it easier for the fog to cling to the lens. Running water and a microfiber cleaning cloth is the best way to clean these lenses as well as your prescription insert. DO NOT use any type of cleaning solution on your goggle lens. Just use water and blot it dry with a clean lens cloth. There is no need to scrub or rub either the goggle or insert lenses.
Which lens color should I choose for my ski goggles?
Snow is white and bright so seeing changes in the texture is difficult for the naked eye so choosing a base lens color that offers contrast is important. Contrast colors include brown, rose, copper, or orange. A grey base lens is not optimal unless it is for very bright conditions or for those that are light-sensitive in general.
The degree of darkness needed in a lens will depend on the weather conditions. Read our full ski goggle lens color guide for the brands we carry.
What is a spherical goggle lens and how does it help me?
The spherical lens design has been around for several years, but many people are unaware of how important this is. The spherical (rounded) lens design allows light to pass in a straighter line through the lens material to your eye. A prescription lens alters the direction of light using an angled surface. When a ski goggle lens is not spherical, the light at the top or bottom of the lens hits the lens at a much different angle than it does in the middle. This alters the true position of objects as they move from top to bottom in the lens.