Choosing Ski Goggles

The most important factors when choosing ski goggles are intended use, fit, and comfort. You should also consider whether you want to wear prescription glasses underneath.

First, think about the conditions where you most often ski. For example:

In Finland during midwinter and in evening skiing, choose a lens that lets in more light – Category 0 or Category 1.
For spring snow and sunny days in the Alps, a darker lens that lets in less light, such as Category 3, is recommended.
If you ski in many different conditions, you might choose a photochromic lens that adjusts to UV light, or goggles with interchangeable lenses that include an extra lens for bad weather.
For prescription glasses wearers, OTG (Over The Glasses) models provide frames with enough space for your own glasses.

Lens Technologies:

Phantom: Bollé’s photochromic lens darkens and lightens according to UV light, reacting in just 20 seconds. Great for all conditions thanks to excellent contrast.
Volt: A patented contrast-enhancing lens developed using AI from over 4 million color combinations. Volt increases contrast by up to 30% – more than double compared to competitors.
Happy: Blocks harmful UV rays while letting through beneficial rays that boost mood, so you can enjoy sunny days happily and safely.
Toric: A rounded lens shape that curves more horizontally than vertically, minimizing visual distortion.

Lens Categories:

Cat.0: Transmits about 80% of visible light. Usually clear or yellow, best for dusk, artificial light, and snowfall.
Cat.1: Transmits 80–43% of visible light. Typically yellow or pink contrast lenses, ideal for overcast or grey days. Often used as extra lenses in interchangeable models.
Cat.2: Transmits 43–18% of visible light. A good all-round lens for partly cloudy weather.
Cat.3: Transmits 18–8% of visible light. Dark lens for sunny conditions.
Photochromic: Adjusts to UV light, darkening and lightening accordingly. Suitable for all conditions.
Interchangeable lens models: Come with easily swappable lenses for good and bad weather.

Lens Colors:

Clear: Best for evening skiing and artificial light.
Yellow: Improves depth perception; ideal for low light and snowfall.
Pink: Excellent for mixed conditions, enhances colors and contrast on snow, helps spot terrain variations.
Amber: Good for bright days, filters yellow light, reduces eye strain.
Brown: For sunny days, boosts contrast and helps distinguish shades and terrain details.
Grey: Keeps colors natural, suitable for sunny days.

All our goggles provide 100% UV protection.