Over the glasses goggles (that actually work)?

[Darin]

Has anyone actually had any luck finding a pair if OTG goggles that don't smash your glasses in your face. I was lucky enough to find a pair a couple of years ago. I think the brand was something like OX3 on the headband. They were only like 30 bucks and fit perfectly over my glasses without pinching them or pushing on them. I can't seem to find them again. The only problem is they don't have an interchangeable lense. I would like a lighter lense for cloudy or snowy days. I tried 2 different popular brands off of amazon that said they were OTG but they sucked. They push your glasses into your face and were very uncomfortable. I even made a youtube video on how much they didn't work. Looking for something under $100 range.
Thanks

 

[Magi]

The Smith IOX variants work great for me, though they are above your price target.

Zeal also made a pair of OTG that I used before the Smiths, but that was about a decade ago (also retail above your price point).

 

[DocGKR]

The POC Retina Big Clarity has worked reasonably well for me--it all depends on the glasses size and shape.

 

[slow-line-fast]

I have something from Giro that is fine for size. Glasses fogging is another matter, I think not to do with brand.

 

[Tony S]

Has anyone actually had any luck finding a pair if OTG goggles that don't smash your glasses in your face. I was lucky enough to find a pair a couple of years ago. I think the brand was something like OX3 on the headband. They were only like 30 bucks and fit perfectly over my glasses without pinching them or pushing on them. I can't seem to find them again. The only problem is they don't have an interchangeable lense. I would like a lighter lense for cloudy or snowy days. I tried 2 different popular brands off of amazon that said they were OTG but they sucked. They push your glasses into your face and were very uncomfortable. I even made a youtube video on how much they didn't work. Looking for something under $100 range.
Thanks

There are long, in-depth threads on skiing with glasses on this site. They are worth searching out.

Short version, it's can be very challenging to find a solution, and there are a lot of variables from person to person in terms of what works and doesn't.

At your price point, I have had good luck over years with the Scott Storm OTG. Don't know if they're still made. Lens changes are not quick and easy with that model, however. I ended up with two pairs.

In general it's true, unfortunately, that the better quality goggles with more convenient lens systems are well above $100.

 

[Scruffy]

Not OTG, but a couple of my ski buds have prescription lens inserts for ski goggles and really like them. They fit inside any goggle with little spring arms to keep them in place. Apparently less fogging than with glasses under goggles. My wife got a pair last year. They all got them through their optometrist, but it looks like you could order them yourself if you have your prescription.

I don't know the brand they all got, but here's one search brought up:

Prescription Snow Goggle Insert

SportRx s custom collection of prescription ski goggle inserts are tailored to fit virtually any snow goggle on the market! Whether your Rx recently changed or you just bought some sweet new ski goggles without a prescription, our friendly opticians are here to get you ready for snow season with...

www.sportrx.com

 

[mdf]

Maybe get a smaller pair of glasses just for skiing? So they would fit under goggles easier.
There are several on-line stores making cheap(er) eyeglasses. If you normally wear bifocals, get a single-vision pair. That will be cheaper and better suited to skiing needs. And you don't have to be careful not to bang up your good pair.

 

[Philpug]

A visor helmet, not less than $100 or Goggle inserts ...

Universal Goggles Insert for Ski Goggles/Snow Boarding Goggles/Motorcycle Goggles/Motocross Goggles (Prescription Lenses Available)

Universal ski goggle inserts with prescription lenses to fit any ski or snowboard google, motocross and paintball goggles. at Goggles N More. We specialize in prescription ski goggles and prescription goggle inserts for sale online.

www.gogglesnmore.com

 

[4ster]

Maybe get a smaller pair of glasses just for skiing? So they would fit under goggles easier.
There are several on-line stores making cheap(er) eyeglasses. If you normally wear bifocals, get a single-vision pair. That will be cheaper and better suited to skiing needs. And you don't have to be careful not to bang up your good pair.

Yup, this is what I’ve been doing for years. As long as the goggles have a little extra depth they often don’t even need to be OTG. Always best to try them with your helmet.

These are actually Scott jr. OTG’s but fit my face, glasses & helmet perfectly YMMV…

 

[James]

The Oakley Canopy I wear over sunglasses. I doubt it would work with 1970’s style mobster glasses, now back in style. It’s also out of production but still around. Likely the Flight Deck xl would have similar room.

These-

Fit under-

This.
This was dark on dark, high May sun, high altitude, barf prevention.

 

[Henry]

...interchangeable lens...under $100 range....

No such critter.

Julbo has the most effective OTG venting I've seen. Maybe check Zenni Optical or other mail order glasses outfit for smaller frame size glasses at a low price.

 

[Eric@ict]

Oakley Canopy. $113. on Amazon. Buy extra lenses if you can find then. These goggles are being discontinued. Cat crap on your glasses and all is good. Love mine and have very little issues with them.

 

[Zirbl]

Uvex Athletic.

 

[crosscountry]

there are a lot of variables from person to person in terms of what works and doesn't.

I think one of the biggest variable is the size of the glass frame.

I'm very nearsighted. So my glasses are thick. Just so that my nose AND NECK don't get painful, I picked the smallest frame practical. Result? Just about any goggle would work for me. Even goggles not advertised as "over the glass" fits over my small glass frame without pushing it into my face.

If the OP has relatively large frame glasses, it'll be more challenging to find goggle that works. What works for others may not work for him.

In general it's true, unfortunately, that the better quality goggles with more convenient lens systems are well above $100.

That's true regardless of over-the-glass or just conventional goggles.

 

[James]

Often nearly the sane to buy the whole goggle with lens you want then just a lens. Oakley Canopy is a good example. I’ve bought two with lens instead of buying just the lens. But some lenses no.
$90-

Oakley Canopy Prizm Snow Goggle - 18/19 Model | Kittery Trading Post

Featuring a large lens design that extends your vision up, down, and to the sides, the Oakley® Canopy™ Prizm™ Snow Goggle will oversize your fie…

www.kitterytradingpost.com

 

[mdf]

I think one of the biggest variable is the size of the glass frame.

I'm very nearsighted. So my glasses are thick. Just so that my nose AND NECK don't get painful, I picked the smallest frame practical. Result? Just about any goggle would work for me. Even goggles not advertised as "over the glass" fits over my small glass frame without pushing it into my face.

If the OP has relatively large frame glasses, it'll be more challenging to find goggle that works. What works for others may not work for him.


That's true regardless of over-the-glass or just conventional goggles.

To reiterate, get a cheaper pair of glasses just for skiing. Small rugged frame, smaller lenses, no bifocals. Unless you have a really, really strong prescriptions, there are four or five onlne eyeglass places that can help you for around $50, maybe even less with sign-up-for-email coupons.

 

[crosscountry]

To reiterate, get a cheaper pair of glasses just for skiing. Small rugged frame, smaller lenses, no bifocals. Unless you have a really, really strong prescriptions, there are four or five onlne eyeglass places that can help you for around $50, maybe even less with sign-up-for-email coupons.

Doesn't work for everyone.

My prescription is not the same on both eyes. In fact quite different. So no off-the-shelf glasses would work at all. As for bi-focal? I don't need it due to how near-sighted I am. I simply take off my prescription glasses to read. But others might not be able to. So they're stuck with a bigger size frame?

I don't pretend to know what would work for the OP. Only that it's different issue for different people. (some people have issue with fogging. Again, I didn't have it too bad myself). So what works for one may not work for another at all.

 

[4ster]

Often nearly the sane to buy the whole goggle with lens you want then just a lens. Oakley Canopy is a good example. I’ve bought two with lens instead of buying just the lens. But some lenses no.
$90-

Oakley Canopy Prizm Snow Goggle - 18/19 Model | Kittery Trading Post

Featuring a large lens design that extends your vision up, down, and to the sides, the Oakley® Canopy™ Prizm™ Snow Goggle will oversize your fie…

www.kitterytradingpost.com

Hey @James, Do you own this goggle with this lens? What kind of light would it be best for? What helmet? They say fits “most” helmets.
Orange doesn’t really fit my color scheme but seems like a decent goggle for the price, I may need to try it out.

 

[skiki]

So no off-the-shelf glasses would work at all

The online places aren't exactly "off the shelf", you do need a prescription to buy them, as well as knowing your PD. I like Zenni, and their frames start around $7.

 

[James]

Hey @James, Do you own this goggle with this lens? What kind of light would it be best for? What helmet? They say fits “most” helmets.
Orange doesn’t really fit my color scheme but seems like a decent goggle for the price, I may need to try it out.

There’s plenty of all white or black ones available. Never used thst lens, but for Utah is probably good for non storm days.
The Canopy is no easy lens swap. But once you get through the cursing stage, it’s not that bad. Still, it’s old school bend the frame.

I've only used it with Smith. But honestly, in the East, I always have goggles, but use them as little as possible. We pretty much only need low light. In Oakley Canopy- persimmon, hi persimmon (has flash), Prizm Hi pink. Some like yellow.

$120- north dakota

Oakley Canopy Snow Goggle

Canopy™ allows you to oversize your field of view, without compromising fit.

www.701cycleandsport.com

Olive, UK £90

Oakley Canopy Otg Ski Goggles Information

VR28 is a neutral color 23% lens.

White, $113 They have blk
Anazon

Lens guide. Not all of these were even available.

The Absolute Guide to Buying Ski or Snowboard Goggles

How to choose the right ski and snowboard goggles. Buying guide and expert advice centre. Goggle Lens guide Electric, Oakley, Smith, Spy, Anon, Von Zipper, dragon, dye

www.absolute-snow.co.uk

With the Smith Vantage: