The 10 Best Value Ski & Snowboard Goggles
By: Jen Streby: Senior Buyer | January 24, 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.
evo Ash Goggles
Locking down all your gear for the season can be tricky and complicated, so we've made it easy with the evo Ash Goggles. This timeless frame design is still loaded with modern tech to give you complete protection from the elements while having as close as it gets to x-ray vision on the mountain. The full perimeter venting and moisture-wicking micro-fleece face foam ensures you're never met with a frantic foggy disaster when visibility is imperative. Plus, you can rest assured you've got 100% UV protection on days when you might be flying a little too close to the sun. All in all, these are no-fuss, all-fun goggles that let you sink into the snow for that hoot 'n holler type of riding.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium/Large | Cylindrical | $99.99 |
Dragon DX3 OTG Goggles
The Dragon DX3 OTG Goggles offer ample room and complete coverage for the shredder who prefers the look and feel of a cylindrical frame. Featuring tried and proven LUMALENS® technology and a bomber anti-fog coating, the DX3 is a retro-inspired frame for the modern mountain rider.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium, OTG | Cylindrical | $69.95 |
Smith Squad XL Goggles
When in doubt, go big with the Smith Squad XL Goggles. Same great goggle - even bigger field of view. Plus, the minimal, semi rimless Responsive Fit™ Frame removes the bulk while maintaining a fully functional and stylish cylindrical fit. Topped with Fog-X technology and TLT optics for clear vision in all conditions, squad up for a sendy time in the mountains with the crew.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Large | Cylindrical | $69.95 |
Giro Millie Goggles - Women's
Designed with a slightly smaller women's specific frame, the Giro Millie Goggles are the friend you want to help you see clearly on the mountain. With Giro's premium VIVID lenses with optics by ZEISS, they have supreme contrast, clarity, and smooth style. The Millie fits nicely over glasses, is compatible with all Giro helmets, and features a ton of colorways to match your style. Give this glass a friendship bracelet, you're sure to get along great!
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium, OTG | Spherical | $119.95 |
Dragon x evo DXT OTG Goggles
Low in price but high in functional performance, the Dragon x evo DXT OTG Goggles bring unparalleled value to the masses! With their smaller frame size, these gogs are great for tweens, teens, and those of us with smaller faces! Complete with a LUMALENS® color optimized lens, super anti-fog treatment, and hypoallergenic face foam, this collaborative effort from Dragon and evo just raised the bar!
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Small, OTG | Cylindrical | $89.95 |
Oakley Target Line L Goggles
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, OTG (Over The Glasses) | Cylindrical | $83.00 - $113.00 |
Oakley Target Line M Goggles
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 - $113.00 |
Oakley Target Line S Goggles
The new Oakley Target Line S Goggles are a "Toric" (what we call 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 S Goggles are set to take the snow world by storm. (Note: The 'S' stands for Small.)
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Small | Cylindrical | $83.00 - $113.00 |
Dragon D1 OTG Goggles
Got glasses? No problem! The Dragon D1 OTG Goggles are designed specifically to accommodate your spectacles as they simultaneously shield your face from the pelting sting of snow and/or harsh rays. Updated with a 200% stronger Super Anti-Fog coating, on-trend cylindrical lenses, and Dragon's celebrated LUMALENS® optimized color technology (select colorways only), the Dragon D1 OTG Goggles boast incredible value, especially if you need a pair of goggles that play nice with your glasses.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Large, OTG (Over The Glasses) | Cylindrical | $89.95 |
Oakley Line Miner M Goggles
Not everyone fits the massive goggles of today, so Oakley came around with the M (medium or mid-sized) Line Miner Goggle for the smaller faces out there. The original Line Miner has one of the largest peripheral views on the market, and the Oakley Line Miner M Goggles are no exception to this top-of-the-line construction. Combine that with revolutionary Prizm™ lenses for definition and clarity across a wide range of light conditions and you get one of the sweetest, best performing goggles on the market today.
| Frame Size | Lens Type | Original Price |
| Medium, OTG (Over The Glasses) | Cylindrical | $131.00 - $161.00 |
Learn More With Our Other Accessories Guides:
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- Sunglasses - Style & Face Shape
- Goggles - How to Choose
- Goggles - How to Wear Goggles with Glasses
- Goggles - How to Prevent Fogging
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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.