The Best Goggles for Under $100 | SKI

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Like with most ski gear, you can go deep down the rabbit hole with goggles. Brands continue to invent new technologies to optimize goggles for on-snow performance, like lenses that automatically adapt to varying light conditions, high-tech anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings, and goggle frames that fit the face better and provide a wider field of view. These technologies undoubtedly enhance vision on the slopes—and if you can afford the heftier price tag, goggles with sweet lenses are worth it.

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But, if you’re buying on a budget, you can still score goggles that offer optical clarity and UV protection under $100. Here are our top picks for affordable ski goggles from brands that have a proven history of dialing in vision for the slopes.

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Smith Squad ($72)Scott Faze II Amplifier (from $45)Dragon D3X OTG ($74.95)Giro Semi ($71.20)VonZipper Encore ($43.42)Oakley Target Line L (from $88)Ashbury Blackbird ($56.99)Goodr Snow G ($75)Electric Hex ($74.96)Julbo Pulse ($64.99)

Smith is one of the leaders in the snow goggle space for good reason. The brand known for its light-adapting ChromaPop lenses makes expensive goggles with cutting-edge technology but also more affordable options like the medium-fit, cylindrical Squad goggles. The Squad still features coveted Smith perks like a ChromaPop lens, Fog-X anti-fog inner lens, an interchangeable lens system, and even comes with a bonus low-light lens and Smith’s lifetime warranty. Now that’s bang for your buck. Select colorways are available for under $100.

Starting at $72 on Evo

The second iteration of Scott’s popular Faze goggles got a tech upgrade to offer even better optics. The Faze II features Scott’s Amplifier color-boosting lens technology in a spherical lens, plus a reduced frame depth to offer a larger field of view than its predecessor. Curved, high-volume spherical lenses tend to be pricier to manufacture, so this is a real steal. And you still get Scott’s two-layer face foam for a comfortable face fit, as well as lens ventilation that lets air out and anti-fog treatment to ensure your vision stays clear even when you’re hiking the back bowls.

$45 from Scott

Comfort isn’t discussed enough when it comes to goggles. But try on the DX3 featuring soft hypoallergenic microfleece face foam and a cylindrical frame that fits like a glove—and comfort just became your top priority. Dragon’s LumaLens optimized color technology isn’t bad either, boosting contrast and definition across the light spectrum. It fits spaciously over glasses and offers ample peripheral vision. This is a great grab-and-go goggle for the casual or budget-conscious skier.

$75 on Evo

If you like the vintage styling of Giro’s popular Blok Goggles but want to save on extras, the Semi is a good choice. This is a more compact, streamlined goggle—it perfectly fits those with smaller faces—with the same high-quality optics and fully framed look. The Semi comes with a bonus low-light lens, a score at this price, as well as a wide field of view, thanks to an injection-molded cylindrical lens that cuts distortion and boosts contrast in low-light conditions.

$72 on Backcountry

The sleek frameless look of the VonZipper Encore Goggles has the air of a much pricier goggle but at a bargain price. This medium-sized goggle works well with most helmet brands (read: no dreaded goggle gap) and it has a breathable, fleece-lined face foam that pull moisture away when you’re on an inbounds sidestep. The fog-free cylindrical lens lets you see snow texture in a range of light conditions and has a spacious field of view. The Encore is equipped with an interchangeable lens system but it comes with just one lens; spare lenses sold separately for $30.

$44 on Backcountry

Oakley’s Target Line takes an oversized cylindrical lens and matches it with a low-key frame design that’s flattened to fit seamlessly with any helmet. The result is a no-frills goggle that gets the job done—staying fog free and offering crisp vision across the slope—without any extra bells and whistles. The Target Line comes in three different sizes: large, medium, small. So, pick the one that works best with your face.

Starting at $88 on Evo

Ashbury is an independent eyewear company with roots in snowboard culture, and the Blackbird series is their top-selling goggle, in a range of colors and styles. Not many goggles in this price range come with spare lenses, but the Blackbird does: You’ll get a dark lens for bright sun and a flat-light yellow lens for end-of-day laps or when the clouds roll out. A soft, flexible, and lightweight frame is comfortable on a range of face shapes and ample venting around the foam makes this a breezy option for sweatier mugs.

$57 on Evo

Easily swappable magnetic lenses are usually reserved for much more expensive goggles. But when Goodr—the king of low-price, good-quality shades—debuted their first goggles in winter 2023, it shook that concept upside down. The Snow G goggles come in three colorways with cheeky names—Apres All Day, Bunny Slope Dropout, Here for the Hot Toddies—but you’ll buy this goggle for its high-end optics and $75 price tag. Our testers couldn’t believe these clear, high-contrast lenses came on a goggle at this price point. A grippy silicone strap stays put on your helmet.

$75 on REI

Electric is known for its angular, steezy looks and the Hex is no exception. You’ll get high style at a low price with the Hex, which comes with a large cylindrical lens with anti-scratch, no-fog treatment. Thanks to a durable but featherweight frame and tough polycarbonate lenses, these goggles can handle a beating on a road trip or in the back of your car. (But better yet, store them in the provided travel bag, made from post-consumer recycled plastics.) Spare lenses sold separately.

$75 on Backcountry

The Pulse is basically a trimmed-down version of Julbo’s more top-shelf goggles. They’re more function over fashion, best suited for those who don’t care about wearing statement-making optics while standing in a liftline. Simplicity is where these shine: basic black frame, easy-to-adjust strap, quality lenses with crisp vision. A slim, barely-there frame lets you see you in all directions without obstruction. The lenses are made from shock-absorbing polycarbonate, so they’re light and resilient.

$65 on Evo

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