Another of the age-old MTB debates is whether to use riding glasses or goggles. In the glasses camp, people claim better ventilation and more freedom, while wearers of goggles boast of better protection and more comfort in colder conditions.
This spring while Nikki has been testing MTB specific riding glasses, I have been testing ten different MTB specific riding goggles. For me, the most important aspect of a goggle is the size and shape and how it fits with my face and helmet. For choosing a goggle, it’s best to head to your local shop so you can make sure it fits with your face shape and helmet shape. Other than being chased down the trail by a rabid dog, there’s nothing worse than riding down the trail while your nose is pinched off and you have a splitting headache from a poor fitting goggle. Other aspects to consider for that “just right” goggle for you are lens optics, anti-fog coatings, ventilation, and how easy it is to change lenses.
I typically only wear goggles in the late summer when you inevitably end up riding through a murky dust storm churned up by other riders due to the fine talcum powder coating my local trails. This spring, however, I found they also worked quite well during wild and windy rides where lots of blowing moisture and dust can often get around the edges of riding glasses. Goggles helped to keep my eyes and face more protected, which allowed me to better focus on changing trail features and conditions.
Read on for details on some of the best goggle options out there right now. Blast shields down!
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