Of the many topics that come up on SkiTalk.com, the ability to actually see where you're skiing comes up fairly frequently. Whether it be lens color, frame size, OTG (over the glasses), power vents, or a myriad of other optical topics, seeing is obviously an important aspect of sliding on snow. When it comes to actual vision, we with less than perfect ocular clarity were, in the past, stuck with a few options: ski without correction (potentially dangerous and painful), contacts with goggles or sun glasses (not everyone can tolerate contacts), Lasik or other surgical correction (not an option for everyone), or goggles over glasses (easiest but not without problems).
Enter the 21st century and GogglesNMore corrective goggle inserts. When GogglesNMore became a sponsor of SkiTalk.com and offered to provide inserts for review, I jumped at the opportunity. Having fought with contacts and OTG goggles with glasses, I was hoping for something, well, better. The process is simple: you give GoggleNMore your eyeglass prescription and the make and model of your goggles. In turn, they send you the inserts. Pretty simple, no?
Giro Contour goggles with inserts installed
When I got the inserts, I tried them out almost immediately. Initially I found I could see the almost clear frame but soon, much like any other new frame that takes some time to get used to, I wasn't noticing them at all. The fit inside the goggles was snug without touching the goggle lens or my face. The prescription was spot on. I'm lucky in that my prescription is pretty stable so I've been using the same insert for two seasons in two different goggles with no issues.
A better look without the lens.
One question that I get asked relatively frequently is "do they fog?". Honestly, yes, I've had the inserts and goggles fog BUT that was only during Covid when masks were required in the lift lines and on the chairs. Breathing hard after a good run and then covering my face would tend to fog things up but as soon as I was on the lift and moving they cleared. I never used any anti-fog on the inserts or the goggles and never had any fogging on the hill while skiing.
The feature I find I like the best is the inserts stay IN the goggles. No more having my glasses fall off or almost fall off when removing my goggles. No more forgetting the correct glasses for using with goggles. No more fumbling with glasses in the lodge, then not finding them. They simply become part of the goggles. The only time I had the insert touch the inside lens of my goggles was a rather exciting-head-over-heels tumble where my face made contact with the snow. More than once.
The spring arms fit snuggly in the frame of the goggle.
What goggles will GogglesNMore fit? Most frame sizes from major goggle brands can be accommodated by one of the four different size/shape frames that are offered. All four frame sizes have "spring arms" which insert into the goggle frame. The insert can be installed with the goggle lens on or off; I prefer to do it with the goggle lens out so I don't get fingerprints on the lens or bump it with the insert. You can, however, swap out goggle lenses as needed for different conditions without removing the insert. The design also makes it easy to swap between goggles of similar sizes. This could include motorsport goggles, safety goggles, or even paintball goggles.
Four sizes/shapes of inserts will accommodate most sizes of major manufacturer goggles
With the inserts, you aren't constrained to OTG only goggles or expensive prescription goggles. Frames are $29.95 and single vision lenses start at $38.00 per pair for a total of $67.95. There are additional charges for high powers and other upgrades. The frames are shatter resistant TR90 compatible material or high impact nylon. Lenses are crafted from polycarbonate or CR39 material. Single vision, bifocal, or no line progressive lenses are available. Frames can be ordered individually and taken to your optician to have lenses installed. I received my inserts quickly after my initial order.
For skiers/boarders or other goggle users who are afflicted with near sightedness, I believe GoggleNMore inserts are a very cost effective solution to helping you see better on the mountain.
Enter the 21st century and GogglesNMore corrective goggle inserts. When GogglesNMore became a sponsor of SkiTalk.com and offered to provide inserts for review, I jumped at the opportunity. Having fought with contacts and OTG goggles with glasses, I was hoping for something, well, better. The process is simple: you give GoggleNMore your eyeglass prescription and the make and model of your goggles. In turn, they send you the inserts. Pretty simple, no?
Giro Contour goggles with inserts installed
A better look without the lens.
One question that I get asked relatively frequently is "do they fog?". Honestly, yes, I've had the inserts and goggles fog BUT that was only during Covid when masks were required in the lift lines and on the chairs. Breathing hard after a good run and then covering my face would tend to fog things up but as soon as I was on the lift and moving they cleared. I never used any anti-fog on the inserts or the goggles and never had any fogging on the hill while skiing.
The feature I find I like the best is the inserts stay IN the goggles. No more having my glasses fall off or almost fall off when removing my goggles. No more forgetting the correct glasses for using with goggles. No more fumbling with glasses in the lodge, then not finding them. They simply become part of the goggles. The only time I had the insert touch the inside lens of my goggles was a rather exciting-head-over-heels tumble where my face made contact with the snow. More than once.
The spring arms fit snuggly in the frame of the goggle.
Four sizes/shapes of inserts will accommodate most sizes of major manufacturer goggles
With the inserts, you aren't constrained to OTG only goggles or expensive prescription goggles. Frames are $29.95 and single vision lenses start at $38.00 per pair for a total of $67.95. There are additional charges for high powers and other upgrades. The frames are shatter resistant TR90 compatible material or high impact nylon. Lenses are crafted from polycarbonate or CR39 material. Single vision, bifocal, or no line progressive lenses are available. Frames can be ordered individually and taken to your optician to have lenses installed. I received my inserts quickly after my initial order.
For skiers/boarders or other goggle users who are afflicted with near sightedness, I believe GoggleNMore inserts are a very cost effective solution to helping you see better on the mountain.
