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Hey i need some goggles. I have a small to medium sized head and want a goggle that looks sweet, has mirrored lenses that arent too dark, a good field of vision and is easy to change lenses. Please give me your suggestions. Thanks in advance
 
#2 ·
What conditions are you looking to use these goggles?

Mirrored lenses tend to be darker because they are made for bright light. So if you want goggles that aren't dark, for snowboarding at night, you don't want mirrors. I'd suggest a rose tint. If you're out in the sunny daytime, maybe a mirrored persimmon. I use both of those lenses for those occasions and they work well.

As for the ones that fit you best, hit up a shop and try a bunch on. SPY's are my personal favorite, but you may prefer something else.
 
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There are 100's of goggles that can fit those needs, time to do some research! Just stick to the known brands (smith, oakley, dragon, anon, sinner etc.), choose your price range and read the reviews.
 
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The answer isn't going to change:
hit up a shop and try a bunch on.
There are 100's of goggles that can fit those needs, time to do some research!
I say just research around and go to your local shop and try some on to see what brands fit your face the best.
Goggle fit is very personal like boots, you just have to try on different pairs to get the fit that is best.
 
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I agree with Wolf on buying two pairs. My regular goggles are a really nice pair of $120 SPY goggles. I bought some cheap $30 Dragon goggles for night boarding because I don't need them very often.

If you really want versatility, there are some lenses that can work in most situations pretty well.
 
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well ive tried on many pairs of goggles and havent found any that i havent liked ive tried on the ones that ive been looking at like oakley splices, dragon rogues, anon realms, and figments. the only one i havent tried on is the smith IO. I cant afford to buy 2 pair but i can afford to buy an extra lens so would changing lenses really be that much of a problem and should i go with the IOs since they have an easy change lens system to suit my wants and needs. Just give me your opinion please i dont want to hear "just go try them on" or "its up to you or its your personal preference"
 
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Ok, my opinion is that no one can tell you what goggles are best for you. If you like them all, you have to make your own educated decision. If you don't have a favorite, flip a coin or something.

Here's my problem with what you said. You say you can't afford two goggles, but you can afford a new lens? Trust me, if you can afford nice goggles and extra lenses, you can afford nice goggles and a cheap pair of goggles. Keep your eyes on the steep and cheap sites for some great deals.

If you change your lenses out every night, you'll end up wearing off the anti-fog coating or letting moisture inside the lenses and you'll have to buy another pair.

Those are the only opinions you're going to get from the people here who know what they're talking about. No one here is going to tell you what to buy. All the stuff you're looking at is good stuff, you just have to pull the trigger.
 
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I've tried a bunch of goggles and they wer always pinching my nose or not enough foam at the bridge of my nose. Asian face no bridge wide nostrils. I could not find smith I/O locally but loved the look. Could not afford them and read reviews they weren't good for asian faces. I just could not get over how cool they looked I was obessed with them. So I checked ebay found one new for 50 bux said what the hell ordered them and they fit awesome. Med fit and no gap with bridge or pinched my nostrils. I ordered are more lenses and I wear them all day around the house. Easy to change lenses and are made of recycled materials. I say go for the I/o's.
you get 2 lense
easy to change lenses
have a few mirror lenses to pick from
 
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