Limited time only! We are offering Free 2-Day Shipping on orders over $50 shipped within the contiguous United States….that’s the lower 48 to you and me. It will take two business days from the date of shipment for your qualifying order to reach you. The items that don’t qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping are kayaks, boats, paddle boards, rocket boxes & and car racks—anything that has to ship via freight methods. If you add a non-qualifying item to an order, your order will not qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping. If you are shipping to a PO Box, your order does not qualify for Free 2-Day Shipping. If you order a rack it will still qualify for Free Standard Shipping if the pre-tax value of the order is over $50. If your order is received before 5 PM Eastern Standard Time, we will make every effort to get it out the same day. Make sure to take Free 2-Day shipping into account when comparing prices. 2-Day Shipping must be selected inside the shopping cart.
The Phenom Goggle uses Smith's Vaporator lens to dish out top-notch optical quality and make fogging a thing of the past. Adjustable top vents let you tailor the air flow to exactly where you want it. Smith's QuickFit strap adjustment helps you get dialed in seconds, so you spend more time ripping and less time messing with gear in the parking lot. These fully featured goggles also include an Articulated Outrigger Positioning System for a precise fit with or without a helmet.
Eco-friendly Evolve series utilizes 53% bio-based Rislan frame material, FSC certified packaging, a coconut fiber bag, and a water-based lens coating
We all know that the three most important things with goggles these days are: 1. How they fit your face. 2. How they interface with your helmet. 3. How sweet are the optics.
Well the Phenom crushes it in all three categories. The fit is super sweet for men and women (my wife rocks 'em) and they fit seamlessly with Smith brain buckets like the Holt and the Variant Brim (which I use). I'm a freak when it comes to optics, so these goggs more than pass the test, especially with the Sensor Mirror or Platinum Mirror. (I love to Platinum Mirror for sun, Sensor for clouds/ snow) Plus they have so many dope styles you won't look like the other guy in the Gondi line.
If the popping colors of the new Phenom aren't enough to draw you to these goggles like a moth to a flame, well just throw them on your face and you will surely see the truth. Obvious the lenses are the highest quality that can only come from Smith, with all the varieties to allow for perfect vision in any conditions. The frame itself fits perfectly, with a nice wide peripheral view and the spherical lenses that prevent any distortion, you'll be able to spot, stomp, and ride out of that huge hit perfectly, and look good while doing it.
As the center of gear knowledge, Backcountry.com wants you to be as informed as possible when buying high-end gear, and we've compiled price listings from some other reputable retailers for you to compare. Although we take steps to confirm this information is accurate and updated, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the price and shipping information provided by other vendors.
My favorite frame of the Smith Optics line up. I really like having a full frame wrapping my lens compared to not having a frame like the I/O. Some may say that it is too hard to switch out lenses but I have done it so many times I can do it just as fast as the I/O. The fit is great and they look really cool!
k - so Smith has a lot of stuff dialed-- especially when it comes to this goggle. I've used it for two years straight now and I'm super pumped on the fit-the lenses- the quality-the durability-the style ---and especially the versatility of the lenses-- smith is making goggle lenses that are good for all sorts of conditions-instead of interchanging all the time (which they make easy as well) - very happy with my gogs.
Smith Phenoms are a result of 1 part style, 2 parts function, 3 parts fit, 4 parts optics 5 parts comfort, and 6 parts no-fogging. Long live the phenom. I wear this goggle all the time. Mirrored lenses on the sunny days, sensor lenses on the flat light days. No complaints. Just rejoice.
Had mine a week and have continual fogging problems in snowy weather?????? Going to try and take them back to the shop where i bought them - as per your review they were supposed to be anti fog
Love these goggles! Very comfortable and wrap around your face allowing you to keep most of your peripheral vision. Also love that they do not fog up. So stop thinking about buying them and just do it! I am glad I did!
I already wrote a review for the goggle, but this is for the lens. I ordered the Sensor Mirror as a separate lens and used it for the first time today, and I was shocked. This was hiking Highlands Bowl, windy, blustery, totally overcast, and the light was as flat as it gets. I could see every bump and every chopped up track, all the contours and dips, it was amazing. Smith's website says it's a pink lens with a blue mirror, and I don't for the life of me know how it works, but rest assured, it does. It honestly looks brighter than when you don't have goggles on. For those of you worried about their eyes, yes, people can see your eyes through this lens. But that is a small price to pay for what I am convinced is the best flat light lens ever. Period.
These are light, fit my face perfect, simple, and they don't fog. The sensor mirror lense is simply the best for fog/flat light, also not too bad for sunny days. What more can be said in addition to everyone else's reviews though?
The Phenom is one of my favorite goggles. It has an excellent fit, great peripheral vision and never foggs up on me. Smith makes sick optics and stands behind their products with a lifetime warranty. Oh and they come in a bunch of dope color ways.
I am an owner of a pair of stance's, and personally I found little difference between them. the biggest thing is that the stance's have an out rigging system for the strap, so it distributes the pressure a little more evenly. If your not into that, then I would guess the phenom's would be the better choice.
Well made, sturdy, stylin, and sweet. The Phenoms have superb vision fields and do what goggles are supposed to do; protect and not intrude. I have a 58cm head circumference and smaller face. Purchased an I/O and found they were way too big. The Phenoms fit great. Also purchased some I/OS's and those fit great as well.
I have been using smith Phenom Googles for about 4 years now. I got a special edition pair with a sick design. They are super comfortable, and the lenses are very durable. I have run my face across rails and icy landings and they still have not broken.
Awesome! I have a pair of the Matte White/Ignitor Mirror and they are great! I just skied for a week in Tahoe in mostly blue bird days. The Ignitor Mirror lens was great in bright sunlight conditions but was pretty good on the one windy dull light day that we had. These only fogged up a couple times on the chair when breathing into the wind, but they unfogged in seconds. I did not use the adjustable vents, I just left them half open and that turned out to be great. These goggles also look great! I highly recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of goggles that don't want to break the bank!
Great goggles, fit my long narrow melon very well, stayed over my beanie through two falls and didn't budge. And also fit my girlfriend's smaller face just as well, if in doubt, RTS, and do it, they are definitely worth the money!
And FYI the sensor is the best choice for all around skiing, I had no problem in transitioning light on the slope, but if your going out the delicious sun, you might want to darken things up.
These goggles are great. Hands down. They fit my face well, the multiple lens options are great, and they've held up extremely well.Buy these goggles, you won't regret it.I should also add, they fit very well with smith helmets (obviously).
The only problem I had with these goggles was that the easy on/off clip on the strap would explode apart whenever I tried to tighten my goggles a little while they were on my helmet. So, I taped the clip together, and now they function as goggles should. Goggle straps aren't complicated, In my opinion, the clip is just a foolish gimmick, and the only reason these goggles don't get 5 stars.
Love these goggles, but does anyone else's eyes tend to water because there is so much ventilation come through the sides? Any fix? I ride goofy so I feel a breeze through right side of goggle, but they fit perfect on my face.
Absolutely love them. Being able to see is damn near the top of my list for a good ski day. Loved them so much I bought the Anthems for my wife at the end of the first day.
If you have a medium or small sized face, take a look at these goggles. They fit extremely well. They are also very comfortable. The spherical lenses provide excellent clarity and a very wide field of vision. Also, smith has some of the best anti-fog technology on the market. I have never had any issues with these. I own three pairs of these. RC36 lens for everyday skiing. Sensor Mirror lens for flat light and snowy skiing. Platinum Mirror lens for bright bluebird days.
I got my girlfriend a pair with the sensor mirrors, and yes, like all other reviewers here, they are terrific in flat light. I'm now looking for something she can wear on bright sunny days. I've heard on here the platinum mirror is nice. I'm looking for some feedback on the ignitor mirror and the Red Sol-X mirror for bright conditions. Thoughts?
I have the Ignitor Mirror in mine and I feel that they work in all conditions. They may not be the best in really bright conditions, but they are very sufficient.
On sunny days, I generally wear Spy Omega goggles with platinum mirror lenses. I picked these up, however, after reading reviews of the effectiveness of the Sensor Mirror in flat light. I couldn't agree more. You really have a good field of vision with the Sensor Mirror in flat light - with the ability to see the subtle changes in the snow surface. I would note that the Sensor Mirror is not really effective in sunny conditions (as that is not its purpose). I accidently grabbed these goggles on a bluebird day in the Tahoe area, and I was squinting the whole day. With that said, once again, these are my go-to for flat light conditions. I would note that I did have some issues with fogging up (even with the vents open), but that was while wearing them in a whiteout storm while skinning a ridge. I was sweating hard, and I think any goggle would have fogged up. Finally, I would also point out that these fit a medium face (e.g., they are much smaller than the frame/lense of the Spy Omega goggles).
Goggles are pretty nice. Got the Platinum Mirror lens and have used it in sun and snow. Obviously works good in the sun but in the snow it can be a tiny hard to see. One thing that I am noticing is a small wind leak possibly right and left of eyes. Not sure if it is due to my face shape or the lens is not in correctly but it is not terribly bad. Overall good ventilation and fog free pwnage.
Ive had these goggles for 3 years now and have never had a problem with them fogging.....until recently. I experienced all 3 lenses I own all fog up between the two lenses where its sealed. I was hoping someone out there had any insight into this problem. The outside temp was around 15 degrees and I wear a Bern hard hat helmet, might these have something to do with the fogging issues?
after I drop a lens in the snow or heavy use I've been drying them out like you would electronics in a sealed container with dry rice inside. this same thing happened to me with these and some Oakley Aframs.
Yule & Bellow answered it perfectly. Make sure after you ski you let the goggles sit in a warm place for a couple hours, then place them back in a dry case or bag and they will be ready to adjust to the conditions again. If you keep them moist or cold from skiing and then go out again the next day they will fog. This Happens to me every time. I always make sure they have time to warm up and dry in a warm room for at least a couple hours.
If the fog isn't going away you are going to have to dry out the inside cause there is a good chance its because of moisture trapped in between the two lenses
I had that happen to me with both these and my EG2's, it happened when I wrapped them up in the bag without letting them properly dry out after boarding...all the moisture built up between the lenses and took a good few hours of room-temp venting to fix
The other thing I've had happen was that fog built up on the inside of the lens, like normal...but it was really cold and I popped them up into my forehead to see, the fog on the inside of the lens turned to ice and then the ice fogged the space between the lenses...did you expose the inside of the lens to the cold air?
I've been using these goggles for over a year now and I absolutely love them! Even in the wettest conditions they refuse to fog. I've used them skiing Alta, Utah in one of their famous dumps and when every single other piece of my equipment was soaking wet, my goggles still remained clear as can be! They also work surprisingly well in low light conditions although I wouldn't recommend them in flat lighting. I have a small face but I find these fit quite nicely. One complaint, after a years use, I can see the elastic band starting to fray right next to where they attach to the plastic goggle piece. Not an issue right now but maybe after another year or two it could be. Despite that, I love these goggles!
Fogging is the big issue for me. No downhill for me; it's all backcountry XC or snowshoe, sometimes way back there and alone, often hot and sweaty work. I just had a pair of Bolles (gift) fail during a typical Pacific NW storm today - my own private whiteout. These Smiths are pretty much advertised as the solution to my problem. I'm also looking at the Anon Hawkeyes and the Oakley Crowbars. Obviously I will have to try them on for fit but what does anybody have to say about ventilation? Side issue: peripheral vision.
Nobody likes a whiteout that exists within their own goggles. Smith goggles, including the Phenoms, do have a great venting system that lets hot air escape easily, which works especially well when youre downhill skiing/riding, and your gogs are getting plenty of cool, refreshing airflow. But if you really want to amp up your ventilation during sweat-inducing aerobic activity, you should look into the Smith Phenom Turbo Fan Goggle. It has a tiny, quiet, battery-operated fan inside the goggle, and paired with Smiths standard anti-fog lens, this fan keeps things super-fresh and clear even when youre hot and sweaty. (You turn the fan on with a simple switch on the goggles elastic band.) Youre pretty much guaranteed to not have a fogging problem, and if youre worried about the fan breaking down at all, remember that Smith (and Backcountry) will back it up with a lifetime warranty.
I've had terrible problems with fogging ever since I started snowboarding, and so far these have been all but fog proof, and I've definitely put them to the test. they're the best I've seen, and In the past I've gone through top models from Oakley, Dragon, Von Zipper, and Electric (I love goggles a little too much).
While the laws of physics might prevent you from being able to see during really sweaty activities, these will likely serve you quite well under normal circumstances, especially if you don't wear a helmet
I have two pairs of these, one with a low/flat light lens (sensor mirror) and the other with a brighter condition lens (red solex). Between these I rarely find myself without a goggle well-suited to current conditions. They fit my face very well and the field of view is such that I've rarely noticed it. They work well with my helmet.
A winner in any weather conditions. Also helmet compatible. If you've been thinking of getting these goggles then no more thinking. Go and get 'em! Money well spent.
I've had that with other googles and a helmet once, I didn't put together the sharpie connection, but totally nails the oder. it went away in both cases. Must have been a certain glue or foam out there.
The majority has spoken: these are great, affordable goggles. I always used to complain about flat light, but not anymore thanks to Smith's sensor mirror lens. After 30+ days of use, they show few signs of wear. These fit my small-medium sized face much better than the larger Smith Prodigy.
This goggles rock! I bought the Tan Evolve with the Ignitor Mirror lens. I came from using some Smith Fuse goggles that were good, but the Phenoms are much better. Peripheral vision is good with the spherical lens, and the padding is top notch, fits well on my face. Just used them in WV in overcast/foggy/snowing/snowmaking conditions and never had trouble seeing, even at night. I had some fogging when I pulled them off my head, but it cleared right up once I started moving. Durable too: had a fall where my the side of my head slammed into the hardpack from 4-5ft up, goggles were fine. Changing lens is easy once you get the hang of it and trust that the lens won't break.
Never saw anyone else with the same style, if that's your thing too.
I busted an outrigger on my phenoms. does anybody know of anywhere that carries replacement straps for these goggles? I've checked a fair few ski shops where i live and none of them carried spares.
...bliss. These goggles are simply the best. I've been skiing with the Phenom for the past three seasons. The lens brings everything viewed to life--in bright sunlight, flat light, and low light. In bad weather they never fog up. The only time I had difficulty was in a wet driving snow, which caused the lens to collect a layer of ice (and was resolved with a pit stop for Irish Coffee). These goggles work perfectly with the Variant Brim, although when you take the goggle off it does not fit well on the helmet above the brim---You'll be perfectly satisfied with the Phenom.
These goggles look great (I got the wall street limited edition). I couldn't tell in the picture but the graphic on the frame is actually $100 dollar bills. Looks cool, just unexpected. They fit fantastic, a little tight around the nose but it is comfortable and the venting is great, never fogged up even though I got pretty sweaty. All around great goggle.
I've been skiing with these for a few years now and when they wear out, I'm replacing them with the exact same thing. I've used these in flat light, low light, direct sunlight, worm weather, cold weather, you name it. They don't steam up when I'm hiking the Bowl, they don't leave the gaper gap in between the goggles and the helmet (I don't even wear a Smith helmet), and they don't block my peripheral vision. They have shown flying colors in every situation I've thrown at them. Plus, if you look around at the reviews here, you'll notice that Chris Davenport thinks they're the business. I'm not one to drool over celebrity endorsement, but that's a pretty damn good one.
These goggles hands down solved all the problems I had with my previous pairs, I'll break it down
-EG2: Fogged almost instantly in all conditions except bright sun, couldn't wear a helmet or face mask as both made the fogging much worse +Phenom: Never fogged on me all day, from a little rain in the morning, to getting pow blasted in my face while riding, to a break in the clouds, to hiking a little uphill and getting pretty heated while wearing my variant brim, to the blistering cold after the sun went down these didn't fog once!....and all in the same day!
-Mace: Really heavy and stuck out way far from the face +Phenom: Totally light and have a low profile fit
-Fenom (VZ): bad selection of low light lenses +Phenom (Smith): Sensor mirror is INCREDIBLE!!!! I've never seen a lens that can make the surface appear brighter and more natural looking in cloudy "blue" light, it's like shining a flashlight on the entire mountain, even at night I've never been able to see so clearly, much better than VZ's blue night lens
-A Frame: terrible pressure on the forehead and just tiny all-over +Phenom: It's been a while since I had my A Frames but these are about the same size if I remember correctly, they provide a more even fix because the frame appears to distributes it's size horizontally instead of vertically, giving you more side to side vision and keeping pressure even and off the forehead
The only con I can think of for these is the lack of mirrored lenses, but other brands have those covered pretty well. If you want pure function then these have to be the way to go.
After riding in these two days I sold my EG2's and bought another pair with the Platinum mirror lens. I've been sold on Smith's optics, they don't mess around and really know what they're doing instead of just trying to look cool
OTG goggles means they are for people who wear glasses... (over the glasses - OTG) The fan in for fogging which is super helpful if you live in a place where there is high humidity, high moisture content snow, you sweat a lot, or you crash a lot...
Overall great goggles. Light weight, comfortable, good field of view and versatile in varying light conditions. Work great if you have a Smith helmet. They've fogged up a little on me when I'm in the gondola, but the fog clears out the second I'm skiing again. Highly recommended!
I haven't bought goggles for a while so the whole weld two pieces of plastic together to make the lens is new to me. It seems like a good idea but when the inner lens is small and the weld needs to obscure a part of your vision the product becomes worthless to me. I buy goggles to see better not cut off 20% of my vision.The goggles are obviously well made and if the weld was out below the edge of the frame I would own a pair. I wanted to buy the I/Os but found the same thing. I wound up buying a pair of I/O (bigger) on an emergency basis because I needed something for a trip but they are too big for my face if anyone wants them discount (with the case, black frame). The search continues.
I really like the Phenom and would have given it 5 stars, but I must have got a different model than everyone else bc...
I just bought a Variant Brim to protect my melon. I went to put the Phenoms on and found I need the adaptor (unless I want to smash my nose and cheek bones in).
I think Smith should include the adaptor if their goggles aren't going to fit their helmet...otehrwise, it's not TOTAL system integration.
How would you, any owners out there, hardworking men and women of the backcountry, distinguish between the intended use of the platinum mirror tint versus the ignitor mirror? thanks y'all.
These are pimp!!! I've got these from Backcountry for an amazing price after my Oakley got too scratched to see through. These never fog up. They're very comfortable. Wicked peripheral vision. The adjustable vent is also great. They fit well with my RED helmet. On the Add to Cart button must you click now young Skywalker!
I use the red mirror lens in the I/O frame and they work great in low light conditions. I think they are best suited for sunny days, but still a good all around lens...
Gave these to my brother for christmas and as a contact wearer/finicky goggle person he LOVES them. They fit great and helped him see through the thick fog we were in.
Nice goggles, but as a contact lens wearer, they are not working for me at all. It's okay if I'm going slow, but as soon as I start ripping, they blow air precisely into my right eye, and my lens starts to blur. Last few days, I've just ridden without them, because it's less distracting. Rumor is that these have sliding adjustable vents, but I haven't seen how to adjust them.
Other than that, great optics (I've got the sensor) keeps the ground from getting all buzzy in flat light. Very comfortable fit, although they should make the band a bit bigger.
They perform as described, no fog, great optics. i have a med-lg face & they are very comfortable. i got the sensor mirror lense- only on the very brightest of days i did a lot of squinting. they kick ars in all other conditions, even at night i never took them off. oh yea....i got 'em at a crazy price thanks to BC!!!!!!!!!
has anyone had trouble with white frames and had the white in between the lens and the foam reflecting on the lens while wearing the goggles? i tried mine on indoors and got a reflection and am nervous to wear on the slopes with interference of vision. looks like from the guru photos lots have white frames?
I have had the white frames and the sensor mirrored lenses for two seasons, and I had never noticed this problem. I just went to try them on to investigate, and there is a bit of reflection that occurs in the sunlight, but as I said, I have skied with these for a long time and never had an issue with them, so I doubt it will affect me in the future. I wouldn't worry.
I bought these with the mirror sensor lenses. They fit my small face reasonably well, and the lenses are great. My only issue is that the clip at the back of the strap is bulky and the strap for securing goggles on my helmet won't fit over it. Time for a new helmet?
The Phenoms are the best fitting goggles I've owned, and they work great with Smith Helmets. I use these with a helmet helper from Smith. Even with a small helmet, your goggle strap will take a beating and the helper actually helps. The ignitor mirror is a great lens for most anything. I have a sensor mirror lens for those really flat light days. The goggles are durable and I've only had fogging issues when I forget to open the slider at the top when I'm hiking.
As far as changing the lenses out, it is pretty easy. You just pull the frame away from the lens and it pops out, then you can install the other one. Make sure to line everything up though. If you are looking for ease of changing lenses, look at the Smith I/O goggle; the I/O stands for interchangeable optics and the lenses are extremely easy to change.
Bought the Phenoms with the RC36 lens as an all around choice,after reading tons of good reviews. Really comfy, not too big,no fogging issues (and I can fog up some glasses), and still did not need the extension to go around a big fat large rental helmet. Had thick clouds,.... and sun and felt just fine in both conditions. Look cool and work great..buy em!
As always, Smith delivered on these goggles. Great light, great fit, no fog whatsoever. However if you look at the detail pictures on the left side of the goggle there is a big, unremovable, plastic smith logo on the strap. This was right at the edge of where it came off my helmet. It caused it to slide up and down and not fit right. I returned them through backcountry's fantastic as always customer serviceand got the Fuse goggles instead. It's unfortunate that labeling ruined these goggles for me. I don't know why they would put this on there.
They are for a medium face for males. For ladies these would be a wider fit than the heiress or the Anthem. For guys, the prodigy is the better option for bigger faces.
I believe my lenses are the green sol-x and I use them as my low light goggle, perfect for cloudy days. They tend to fog on my though where my other goggles never do and the strap is just a little too short for my helmet(giro g10) so it kind of squeezes my face.
= the winning combination! Just spent a week up in Tahoe. The weather went from one extreme to another in a matter of few hrs. No prob. No fogging, great visibility even in the hardest snow fall. Could see every bump and dip. If you've been thinking of getting these goggles it's time to stop thinking!
The phenom is an amazing goggle. It fits your face so well and it feels like its not even there. Comes in so many tight colorways theres no way to go wrong with em.
I have been wearing these goggles for two seasons now, and they are comfortable as a down pillow. I like the good layering on the frame foam and recommend these for most days on the slopes as a functional and stylish goggle. I use the sensor mirror lens for low light and the Red Sol-X mirror for sunny days.
They are not. The phenom turbo does not have vents at the top of the lens. There is a possibility that a regular phenom lens would fit, but the turbo was designed for that lens
I have been wearing these goggles for two seasons now, and they are comfortable as a down pillow. I like the good layering on the frame foam and recommend these for most days on the slopes as a functional and stylish goggle. I use the sensor mirror lens for low light and the Red Sol-X mirror for sunny days.
Best Goggle Out There! This goggle fits everyone's face size and has great vision. I have used a phenom goggle for 7 years now and I will never use anything different. Lenses are also so easy to change and the venting system with these guys keeps me from fogging up. A Must Buy
The Phenom's lens is described on the Backcountry site as "polycarbonate", while the (cheaper) Smith Fuse's lens is described as "Carbonic-X lens with TLT Optics". Sounds like the Fuse has better lenses. True? Also, am I right that neither has a spherical lens? Thanks.
I think I have an answer to my own question. I went on the Smith website. The Phenom lenses are also "Carbonic-X with TLT Optics". The Phenom lens is spherical but the Fuse lens is not.
My first time in the snow and so i wasn't sure what to get.These goggles performed excellently for two weeks of punishment in Niseko. I had the Ignitor mirror lenses, and they performed as a pretty good all rounder.The sunny days they were a little bright looking in the direction of the sun, but the snow wasn't too glare-y.There was a period round dusk where i tended to loose any sort of clarity at all, but once the sun set and the lights came up they gave me enough clarity to get by.
In terms of sizing, these felt a little small, one of the lads i was travelling with had the bigger smith model with the same lense, and these seemed to fit my face better. (560mm head). But that said, i had not problem with the smaller size.
The only time they fogged was when i was freezing on the lift and trying to cover my nose with my neck-warmer. Ended up picking up a cheap face-mask for the super cold days and all my issues cleared up
These goggles rule!! Superior lenses and they will never fog up no matter what you do . Also great looking and a perfect fit...I have 3 pair myself...1 for every condition...get some...you'll be stoked!!
How easy is it to switch lenses on the Smith Phenom? Do I need special tool? Is this something I could do during lunch at the base lodge? Or on the slopes? Thanks.
It's really easy. The frame is quite flexible, so you literally just pull it apart. Put the new lens in nose-piece-first, then work around the edge. Should take less than 15 minutes the first time you try, less than 5 with practice.
The optics, style, and fit can't be beat. I've got the wall street's with the platinum mirror and the evolves with the sensor. Between the two I'm covered for any light condition out there. No fogging, solid ventilation, no complaints.
Just got the Phenom Turbo and want to use them with the Smith Occular Docking System (O.D.S.) to hold my eye prescription. I would appreciate anyone who has the ODS system to give me their opinion of it in use.
I have not used them but Smith's sales with this have been strong. http://www.smithoptics.com/uploads/file /smith_ods_instructions_web.pdf.That is the link to help you install them in case you need it.
These things have sick optics, (I use the evolve sensor and wall street ignitor lense-goggle combos) fit my medium sized face perfectly, and look quite dope in the lift lines. My vision is clear, distortion-free, and comfortable as all hell. Only problem is that swapping out lenses can be a pain in the ass, and I'm considering springing for the IO's, but I don't think I could turn my back on the phenoms.
The optics and fit (helmet or not) are spot on for these goggles. I got the ignitor lens and I find it to be a little light for an all-around lens. On bluebird days I wish I had something darker. But I can deal with it, and the upside is I don't feel the need to get a lighter lens like the sensor for cloudy days.
As the title references, these don't fit my face quite well. 95% of the days they are perfectly fine, but my nose is just a hair too narrow/small to fill out the nose piece and occasionally on windy days I get a terribly jet stream into my eyes at speed.However, if they do fit, you're in for a treat. They have fantastic field of vision, great optics, great aesthetics, and a fantastic assortment of lenses. My favorite lens is Ignitor Mirror, which is great in pretty much every condition except for blizzards and night riding. I love that they are lower profile, very sleek and simple, yet Smith always finds a way to kill it with spiffy graphics year after year.The lenses can also take a beating. I ride through trees quite often, so my helmet/goggle are always taking swipes from branches, and these have held up quite well. They are nicked for sure, but nothing that bothers me while I'm riding. And even if they get beat up, Smith's replacement lenses are readily available and quite reasonably priced compared to the competition. You can get a regular lens at $24 and a fully mirrored lens for under $45 retail, which is ver nice if you do happen to beat one to hell.As I said, they don't fit my face, so I'm unfortunately no longer using them as my primary goggle. But I wish I could, and if I can ever get my hands on the Asian fit at a good price, I'll be right back on them.
These goggles are amazing! With excellent clarity and superb looks, you'll feel confident knowing what is in front of you while you ripping it down a gnarly face. Excellent goggle for those who like to spend money on gear that is going to last you a lifetime.
I bought the heritage clay expecting the goggle would look super sick with my matching ski clothes, but when I they came in the mail the goggle was a little more orange than I thought. Oh well no worries still looks cool.
The only gripe I have with the goggle is that they are not as fog resistant as they claim in some of these reviews. Living in the NW where there is a lot of moisture goggles have a tendency to fog so keep your speed up and you won't have a problem.
Well, the rc36 is just the tint of the lens. All the lenses are the same size and shape just with different tints. The phenoms are not an otg (over the glasses) goggle. They are not designed to be worn over glasses. OTG goggles typically have a more boxier, wider, lens with more depth. If it doesn't have OTG in the name/model then they are not designed to be worn with glasses. Wearing goggles isn't really ideal, because it causes issues with comfort and fogging. Wearing contacts would definitely be the better option. If you really have to wear glasses underneath, this isn't going to be your best choice, and you should really look for an otg goggle.
Glacier Gray Legacy/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black One Percent/Red Sol X, One Size (129.95)
Chrome Max/Green Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Lyon Blue Team/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
White Foundation/Green Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Glacier Gray Legacy/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Ember Legacy/Red Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
White Foundation/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
White Foundation/Red Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
White Foundation/Red Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
White Foundation/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Lyon Blue Team/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Ember Legacy/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Chrome Max/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Chrome Max/Red Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Chrome Max/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black/Red Truetype/Red Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black/Red Truetype/Red Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black/Red Truetype/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black Foundation/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black Foundation/Red Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black Foundation/Red Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black Foundation/RC36, One Size (99.95)
Black Foundation/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black Foundation/Green Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Antique Need For Speed/Red Sol X Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Antique Need For Speed/Ignitor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
Black One Percent/Sensor Mirror, One Size (129.95)
We all know that the three most important things with goggles these days are: 1. How they fit your face. 2. How they interface with your helmet. more...
Comment on robert coleman's review >