1. Oakley Elevate Snow

These fit so snugly we often forgot they were on. And that’s fine by us, since the Plutonite (Oakley-speak for UV-squashing) lens yielded some of the most natural colors of any goggles tested. Peripheral performance is outstanding, too; we enjoyed almost 180 degrees of vision. But fog can be an issue—the Elevate retained moisture like a cactus.

WIRED Better padding than an NFL offensive line. Robust strap securely anchors goggles; simple to adjust. Breathe easy: Of specs tested, these put the least amount of pressure on the nasal cavity.

TIRED Fog up fast. Poor fit for folks with large, wide faces.

$145, oakley.com

2. Bollé Quasar

We haven’t seen a French import this attractive since Audrey Tautou. Not only do these beauties annihilate glare, they also minimize fog-ups, thanks to a series of large vents around the lens. Securing them over your head can be problematic, though, especially if you’re wearing a helmet. The inexplicably chintzy strap is hard to manipulate and makes on-slope adjustment a finger-mangling affair. Très gauche!

WIRED Runway-model looks. Stay fog-free even when you’re sweating profusely. Face padding can be adjusted for helmeted or, if you’re crazy enough, helmetless use.

TIRED Strap is horrendously hard to adjust. Extra padding is comfy but limits peripheral vision.

$100, bolle.com

3. Smith I/O Interchangeable

For sheer customization, the I/O earned the top marks in our test. The lens can be swapped with the flick of two latches, a maneuver so effortless we could perform it through bulky gloves. The strap is also a snap, with a rear latch that easily unhooks for on-the-fly tweaks. Watch out for condensation, though; the I/O’s narrow vents struggle to wick moisture.

WIRED Swapping lenses is SR-71 fast. Thin frames deliver extraordinarily wide field of vision. Cut glare without hindering depth perception.

TIRED Quick-release strap could pop off during a wipeout. Beware the green monster: The bright lime lens left our vision Hulk-hued.

$165, smithoptics.com

4. Scott Fix

Like a blind date, the Fix is well intentioned but at times weird and confusing. The lens skewed our depth perception, making objects look a little closer than they were (that tree is how far away?), and fog build-up was a problem. The goggles did a good job with glare but left colors gray and flat. The lens is delicate, too—we dropped it once onto a hardwood floor and it looked like the loser in a cat fight. We can’t imagine what a face-plant would do.

WIRED Plush foam feels more spa facial than snow goggle. Rugged strap is simple to adjust.

TIRED Easy-scratch lens. Altered depth perception makes tight spaces extra-sketchy. Worst of the bunch at handling moisture.

$100, scott-sports.com

Authors: Daniel Dumas

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