The 6 Best Value Ski & Snowboard Goggles of 2024
By: Jen Streby: Senior Buyer | October 19, 2023
While buying all of the gear for skiing and snowboarding can quickly add up, you also need to be able to see where you’re going to have a good time. That’s where choosing goggles comes in. When searching for the best budget ski goggles, finding the right balance between quality and affordability can be challenging. However, by weighing a few key factors, you can find affordable ski goggles that will suit your needs without breaking the bank. The best affordable ski goggles will offer various options across the most important specs, which include lens quality, fit, and style. A high-quality lens that provides good visibility in the light conditions you most often experience is critical. And the goggles should fit comfortably and stay securely on your face, so a size and shape that works well for your face are a must.
New This Year:
Each year skiers and snowboarders looking for lower price point products when shopping for ski goggles benefit as the technology from previous year top end models trickles down. One area in particular where this has occurred is lens quality. It is now much easier to find lens technologies that provide high clarity when out in the snow in wider light ranges in budget-friendly options.
This Year's Best Value Ski & Snowboard Goggles:
Dragon DX3 L OTG
Zooming in on style and comfort, the Dragon DX3 L OTG Goggles expand the horizon for those seeking a roomier fit and enhanced peripheral view. Uniting form with function, these goggles boast Lumalens Color Optimization and seamless OTG compatibility, all wrapped up in a sleek, no-nonsense frame.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Large | Cylindrical | $69.95 |
Oakley O Frame 2.0 Pro L
There's no denying that the Oakley O Frame 2.0 Pro L Goggles are classics. An updated large fit expands your field of view compared to the original, with the tried and true combination of Plutonite™ lenses, silicone-lined strap and moisture-wicking triple layer face foam rounds out the setup. Drop 'em on and let your skis/snowboard run!
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium | Cylindrical | $61.00 |
Oakley Target Line M
The new Oakley Target Line M Goggles are a jumbo cylindrical style specially designed for a G I G A N T I C field of view, with a low profile frame design and flattened top edge that allows better helmet compatibility with many popular lids, including all of Oakley's own. Complete with Oakley's second-to-none HDO® optics in a host of tints, the Target Line M Goggles are set to take the snow world by storm. (Note: The 'M' stands for Medium.)
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium | Cylindrical | $83.00 - $133.00 |
Oakley Target Line L
The new Oakley Target Line L Goggles are a jumbo cylindrical style specially designed for a G I G A N T I C field of view, with a low profile frame design and flattened top edge that allows better helmet compatibility with many popular lids, including all of Oakley's own. Complete with Oakley's second-to-none HDO® optics in a host of tints, the Target Line L Goggles are set to take the snow world by storm. (Note: The 'L' stands for Large.)
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Large | Cylindrical | $83.00 - $133.00 |
Smith Blazer
The new Smith Blazer Goggles give you the crystal clear vision you need to confidently blaze new trails down the mountain. With a medium fit, slim, modern frame and a cylindrical Carbonic-X lens, the Blazer Goggles are an excellent value with all the performance functionality skiers and snowboarders require.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium | Cylindrical | $90.00 |
Smith Frontier
Make every mission a success with the Smith Frontier Goggles. Delivering comprehensive eye protection and enhanced vis, the Frontier gets the job done without breaking the bank. Whether your shredding under the sun or falling snow, or just enjoying a pleasant après, the medium fit Frontier was designed to stay put and look good.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium | Cylindrical | $40.00 - $50.00 |
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The Selection Process:
Our snow accessories buyers have an endless amount of knowledge on all things snow accessory related stemming from years of experience in the outdoor industry in tandem with their countless hours spent outside in all conditions around the world. From hot to cold, snow, rain, wind, and even sunshine, they know what accessories will keep you comfortable and really up your experience outside. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jen Streby
Hi! My name is Jen and while growing up in the very cold Midwest, I didn’t have much experience in the snow apart from sledding and building your classic snowman. Eventually, after college, I migrated my way out to Utah. There I stepped on the snow on skis for the first time at the young age of 27. The first experience being at Alta, doing a complete yard sale under the Collins lift on my first run. Stubborn me didn’t give up. I soon after got a job at Snowbird where I grew to love the sport and learned to love the mountains in the wintertime as much as I do in the summer.
My winter passion didn’t change upon moving to the PNW where I call Seattle my home. I started with evo 6 years ago and have been a buyer for several categories, one of which currently includes the snow accessories category. Come to me if you want to talk about helmets, goggles, gloves, and more.