Like with most ski gear, you can go deep down the rabbit hole with goggles. Brands continue to invent new technologies to optimize goggles for on-snow performance, like lenses that automatically adapt to varying light conditions, high-tech anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings, and goggle frames that fit the face better and provide a wider field of view. These technologies undoubtedly enhance vision on the slopes—and if you can afford the heftier price tag, goggles with sweet lenses are worth it.
But, if you’re buying on a budget, you can still score goggles that offer optical clarity and UV protection under $100. Here are our top picks for affordable ski goggles from brands that have a proven history of dialing in vision for the slopes.