The Halfdays Guide toSki GogglesAccording to our Slack Channel

Picture this: It’s your first day on the slopes. That familiar, exhilarating energy pulses through your veins, the collective excitement of being back on the mountain palpable. Nothing can bring you down today. You slide onto that chair, chomping at the bit, you’re thrilled! But then… you feel it. The dreaded urge to readjust. You try to muscle through it, but that nagging discomfort doesn’t let up. Your goggles have betrayed you, like they (sadly) so often do.

From sliding down to fogging up, ski goggles have a tendency to annoy us. We know… it’s maddening. With so many ski and snowboard goggles on the market, it can be tough to discern which pair will get you through the season free of goggle-induced discomfort. Luckily, the breadth of options means that your individual goggle needs can be met. You want to ensure that your ski goggles fit your face well, come outfitted with the best performance technology, and suit your individual ski style. Because we want your first day on the mountain (and your whole ski season) to be as flawless as ever, we rounded up the top ski goggle recommendations from our most trusty source for all things ski gear: The Halfdays Chalet Slack Channel.

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Chimi 02 Grey

This one’s for our designer ski gear lovers. Swedish brand Chimi eyewear’s coveted ski goggles are ever-so-chic. Looks aside, these goggles are highly performance-based. Chimi’s goggles feature Carl Zeiss Vision lenses, which are known for their precision and quality and provide 100% UV protection. What's more, Chimi’s 02 Grey goggles come with three (!!!) different magnetized lenses that guarantee visibility on both the sunniest and snowiest of days. Sign us up for these sleek stunners.

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Koo Enigma Shadow

Italian eyewear brand Koo delivers maximum clarity and super sleek design across all of their products, their ski goggles being no exception. Koo’s Enigma Shadow goggles are a fan-favorite. Featuring a slide lock system, the Enigma Shadow’s allow you to easily switch between the included mirrored and low-light lenses. The panoramic view, venting system, and anti-fog technology ensure supremely comfortable ski days. Plus, smaller-faced friends have no fear, the Enigma Shadows come in two sizes! Like most products made in Italy, Koo’s ski goggles are top-tier.

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Pit Viper The Radical Gogglés

The Halfdays Slack Channel can’t get enough of Pit Viper’s ski goggles, and we fully support the obsession. The super-funky brand initially manufactured sunglasses only, which were designed to be worn for snow sports. Excitement was understandably high when the cult brand introduced their gogglés, which come with three different anti-fog lenses and remain true to Pit Viper’s colorful, 80’s inspired aesthetic. The Radical Gogglé is a clear fave, and will have you shredding in style and supreme comfort all season long.

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Poc Opsin Clarity

Ski racers and freeriders alike love Poc for their top of the line ski wear. Our Slack Channel, as usual, knows what’s up. Poc’s Opsin Clarity ski goggles are our fave of the Poc goggles. The brand’s Clarity lenses, developed with input from elite skiers, guarantee maximum precision and visibility in both of the provided lenses. Triple-layer face foam safeguards against even the coldest conditions, and cylindrical lenses allow for a super wide field of view. Be aware that the Opsin Claritys are best for medium to wide faces, but the brand has a ton of options for skiers and snowboarders with smaller faces, too!

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Oakley Fall Line Snow Goggles

Oakley’s notoriety in the ski goggle arena is well deserved; the brand conducted a 15 year research project to develop their Prism lens! Though pretty much all of Oakley’s snow goggles receive rave reviews, the Fall Line Goggles have to be our fave. The aesthetic speaks for itself, with rimless lenses and 20 colorways to choose from. The Fall Lines feature Oakley’s Ridgelock Technology for seamless lens-switching and triple-layer foam with a polar fleece, moisture wicking lining to keep your face dry. Plus, Oakley’s goggles come in a range of sizes, so you can get that perfect fit!

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Smith I/O MAG™ Goggles

Last on our list and the most highly recommended of all, the Smith I/O MAG™ Goggles are a definite crowd pleaser. ChromaPop™ lens tech enhances contrast and color while the 5X™ anti-fog inner lens provides advanced fog protection. There’s a lot to love about the I/O Mags; these goggles are high-tech, stylish and customizable. Halfdays community member Brit notes that Smith offers “a lot of low bridge fit options too”, which she says fit her face “so much better!”. Skiers and snowboarders looking for low-bridge options, you heard it here first.