Last updated at 21/03/2026 05:46:42
goggles Smith I/O MAG - French Navy/ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror one size
Delivery $63
originally posted on smithoptics.com
When there's something i like and that works well for me? I stick with it thoroughly. I've been riding Smith goggles since winter season of '98 - '99 and never once waivered to try another brand... it's always been Smith. Bluebird days, night riding, through white out conditions & coaching at different mountains around the world, Smith has been one of the few tried & true brands I've been using time and again. I now ride The I/O & Scout helmet (on days when it's deep or dumping the helmet lip keeps snow from getting in above the frame and collecting, then melting into the inside of the lens), 4D Mag & Code helmet on bluebird days or night riding. And of course various lenses for both goggles.Smith for life.
originally posted on smithoptics.com
After purchasing a Smith Vantage helmet last season, I switched to the Smith I/O Mag goggles this season. I was excited to try out my new photochromatic lens. I skied in the Smith goggles for six days -- three days in Montana and three days in Vermont in different conditions - blue sky, low light, snowing. I'm thoroughly disappointed with the Smith googles. I struggled to see contrast with the Smith goggles even when I switched the yellow low light lens. I compared the Smith Chromapop lenses and my old Oakley Prizm lens on back to back runs. The Oakley Prize lens provides significantly better contrast, definition, and sharpness. Sadly, I wasted $300 on a pair of Smith goggles that have been relegated to my boot bag.
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Love these goggles! The visibility/clarity are definitely on par with Oakley’s prizm tech. I’m a huge fan of Oakleys, been wearing them for around 15 years and these IO mag goggles are just as good at providing a solid contrast in terrain in any light conditions. And the fact that Smith ships a dedicated low-light lens(not just a clear one) is a real bonus. Not to mention they just look sick and fit seamlessly with Smith helmets. Lastly, the ventilation is next level. I’ve been in some nasty PNW weather with these lil guys and have had zero issues with fogging. Same goes for warmer weather, I could feel my face sweating and had zero fogging issues. And the cherry on top is how easy it is to swap lenses; it does take two hands to do, but it’s super easy breezy. ... MoreLove these goggles! The visibility/clarity are definitely on par with Oakley’s prizm tech. I’m a huge fan of Oakleys, been wearing them for around 15 years and these IO mag goggles are just as good at providing a solid contrast in terrain in any light conditions. And the fact that Smith ships a dedicated low-light lens(not just a clear one) is a real bonus. Not to mention they just look sick and fit seamlessly with Smith helmets. Lastly, the ventilation is next level. I’ve been in some nasty PNW weather with these lil guys and have had zero issues with fogging. Same goes for warmer weather, I could feel my face sweating and had zero fogging issues. And the cherry on top is how easy it is to swap lenses; it does take two hands to do, but it’s super easy breezy. Overall, they are the highest quality goggles I’ve ever owned, Smith has a new loyal customer right here!
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Frame Color | Blue |
| Frame Shape | Shield |
| Lens Color | Blue |
| Lens Protection | 100% UV Protection |
goggles Smith I/O MAG - French Navy/ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror one size
Delivery $63
When there's something i like and that works well for me? I stick with it thoroughly. I've been riding Smith goggles since winter season of '98 - '99 and never once waivered to try another brand... it's always been Smith. Bluebird days, night riding, through white out conditions & coaching at different mountains around the world, Smith has been one of the few tried & true brands I've been using time and again. I now ride The I/O & Scout helmet (on days when it's deep or dumping the helmet lip keeps snow from getting in above the frame and collecting, then melting into the inside of the lens), 4D Mag & Code helmet on bluebird days or night riding. And of course various lenses for both goggles.Smith for life.
After purchasing a Smith Vantage helmet last season, I switched to the Smith I/O Mag goggles this season. I was excited to try out my new photochromatic lens. I skied in the Smith goggles for six days -- three days in Montana and three days in Vermont in different conditions - blue sky, low light, snowing. I'm thoroughly disappointed with the Smith googles. I struggled to see contrast with the Smith goggles even when I switched the yellow low light lens. I compared the Smith Chromapop lenses and my old Oakley Prizm lens on back to back runs. The Oakley Prize lens provides significantly better contrast, definition, and sharpness. Sadly, I wasted $300 on a pair of Smith goggles that have been relegated to my boot bag.
Love these goggles! The visibility/clarity are definitely on par with Oakley’s prizm tech. I’m a huge fan of Oakleys, been wearing them for around 15 years and these IO mag goggles are just as good at providing a solid contrast in terrain in any light conditions. And the fact that Smith ships a dedicated low-light lens(not just a clear one) is a real bonus. Not to mention they just look sick and fit seamlessly with Smith helmets. Lastly, the ventilation is next level. I’ve been in some nasty PNW weather with these lil guys and have had zero issues with fogging. Same goes for warmer weather, I could feel my face sweating and had zero fogging issues. And the cherry on top is how easy it is to swap lenses; it does take two hands to do, but it’s super easy breezy. ... MoreLove these goggles! The visibility/clarity are definitely on par with Oakley’s prizm tech. I’m a huge fan of Oakleys, been wearing them for around 15 years and these IO mag goggles are just as good at providing a solid contrast in terrain in any light conditions. And the fact that Smith ships a dedicated low-light lens(not just a clear one) is a real bonus. Not to mention they just look sick and fit seamlessly with Smith helmets. Lastly, the ventilation is next level. I’ve been in some nasty PNW weather with these lil guys and have had zero issues with fogging. Same goes for warmer weather, I could feel my face sweating and had zero fogging issues. And the cherry on top is how easy it is to swap lenses; it does take two hands to do, but it’s super easy breezy. Overall, they are the highest quality goggles I’ve ever owned, Smith has a new loyal customer right here!
I'm a beginner skier who had borrowed goggles in the past. In starting to build a collection of ski gear, I wanted to go for quality where it matters. The worst thing is to be scrambling and frustrated in cold weather due to poor quality gear. I have only been able to use them while cross country skiing in very cold weather and so far they are great. I also purchased a Smith Mission MIPS helmet and the goggles work great with the Smith helmets - no gap. Field of view is pretty good. I thought it might be a bit better, so be sure to try out the 4D model as well to see if they are a better fit for you. At the end of the day, I picked these based on reputation, so I doubt they will let me down. They will get a better test on a trip to Banff next month.
First the good: I like the palm camo design, and the lenses are of good quality. The foam seal material seems comfortable and good at moisture wicking. The swapping of the lenses is easy, and the lighter "STRM BLU SNSR MRR" lens lets in enough light for skiing at night with overhead lights at a resort and has a nice warm color tone. The sleeve is nice to store the goggles and additional lens. They are good enough for my purposes, just wish I had spent less (even with markdown pricing) considering the numerous drawbacks.The bad: These are definitely not what I would call XL size. They are just barely big enough for my maybe slightly above average head, have to tighten the strap quite a bit to get them to seal properly. I think over time the plastic will bend enough ... MoreFirst the good: I like the palm camo design, and the lenses are of good quality. The foam seal material seems comfortable and good at moisture wicking. The swapping of the lenses is easy, and the lighter "STRM BLU SNSR MRR" lens lets in enough light for skiing at night with overhead lights at a resort and has a nice warm color tone. The sleeve is nice to store the goggles and additional lens. They are good enough for my purposes, just wish I had spent less (even with markdown pricing) considering the numerous drawbacks.The bad: These are definitely not what I would call XL size. They are just barely big enough for my maybe slightly above average head, have to tighten the strap quite a bit to get them to seal properly. I think over time the plastic will bend enough that they should be fine, just beware if you know your face is on the wider side. Also not super impressed with their fit over my glasses. They are advertised as OTG, but they definitely put a lot of pressure on my glasses in the temple area due to not being quite wide enough to fit the frames. My normal glasses didn't fit at all and I will have to use a backup pair that is less wide. The plastic clips that secure the lens to the goggle frame seem flimsy and likely to break in the cold if you don't baby them. There were several plastic molding scars and areas where glue was over applied to the foam, making the overall material quality feel low. The gap between your eyes and the lens is pretty big, which is a plus because it allows glasses to fit, but a minus because it means you can really see the goggle frame in at the edges of your vision. It especially blocks vision around the nose forcing you to tip your head down more than usual to see your boots. I saw other reviewers talk about the car dashboard effect, and while the green frames have less of an issue than the yellow, it is still present due to the thick frames.
I’ve been a Smith loyalist for years, both personally and professionally. These goggles were a huge letdown. They just don’t hold up to wet days without fogging up. It’s nearly impossible to prevent it unless you are diligently babysitting your goggles as if they were a toddler, in need of constant care. I’ve had numerous pairs of Smith goggles and glasses, and always love how reliable they are. On a trip to Canada, I ended up having to wear my dad’s $60 Spy goggles because I couldn’t get mine unfogged. For the price of these goggles, it’s super disappointing to see how they held up compared to a pair from Costco. I’ve recommended Smith to people for years, but this is a product I just can’t get behind. Save your money and buy a different pair
I really wanted to love these. The color, shape, fit, look, etc. of these are awesome but they completely ruined a weekend of powder skiing. The low light lenses fogged up instantly and became completely scratched when I tried to dry the moisture with a soft napkin. I went indoors for an hour to let them dry completely and they were a little better but then completely fogged again the next morning. I ended up taking them off and skiing without goggles. Thankfully Smith customer service was excellent and is refunding my purchase and accepting my return. Very disappointing product. Fo $270 I expect better ventilation and more durability. I'm going back to my $50 pair of Wildhorn goggles.
This review is specifically for the bright yellow Draplin "bumble bee" colorway.I really wanted these to work given the high discount from retail but I had the same problem as the other poor review. You can't tell from the photos on website, but the entire inner frame of the goggles is bright yellow, which causes weird distracting reflections. As the other reviewer called it, like a bad "car dashboard" set of reflections.It was also weird in that the reflections differed between bright sunlight where reflections weren't too bad versus in shade or shadows were the bright yellow reflections were really distracting.It seemed like a safety hazard for someone like me who rides in the trees a lot, so I returned the goggles.
These are the worst goggles I've ever used by far. The peripherals cut off right where you need to be able to see, and the lenses they give you with them are trash. I've already gotten one traumatic brain injury this season because I couldn't see anything with their" storm lens" and ran into something that should have been obvious. The storm lens is a blue bird lens... they also hold snow like crazy. If you are riding in a light snow it is impossible to keep them cleared. My cheap $35 pair of yellow goggles performs way better!!!! A clear lens would be a better choice to include. Of course the clear lens has been out of stock all season. These goggles have ruined a lot of days of riding. Also the head band's silicone was not cured when I got them so it's left a huge ... MoreThese are the worst goggles I've ever used by far. The peripherals cut off right where you need to be able to see, and the lenses they give you with them are trash. I've already gotten one traumatic brain injury this season because I couldn't see anything with their" storm lens" and ran into something that should have been obvious. The storm lens is a blue bird lens... they also hold snow like crazy. If you are riding in a light snow it is impossible to keep them cleared. My cheap $35 pair of yellow goggles performs way better!!!! A clear lens would be a better choice to include. Of course the clear lens has been out of stock all season. These goggles have ruined a lot of days of riding. Also the head band's silicone was not cured when I got them so it's left a huge sludgy sticky mess on my helmet. Not one positive about these goggles!
I'm a big Smith fan and wanted to love these. I think the optics are great, field of view is excellent but not best in class. I like the looks too but the fit was not good for me and the lenses scratch super easy. I feel like the frames are too curved and this left a big gap on my nose which allowed air to come in and hit my eye. I thought they would loosen up and be fine but they didn't after 2 whole days of skiing. As far as the magnetic lens, I don't think this is a big plus. You still need to press on 2 levers, one on each side, to release the lens, so not much of a time saver. It's good that it's extra secure, but at that point what's the benefit of magnets? The magnets are very strong and I think they could have done without the extra clips, but some people ... MoreI'm a big Smith fan and wanted to love these. I think the optics are great, field of view is excellent but not best in class. I like the looks too but the fit was not good for me and the lenses scratch super easy. I feel like the frames are too curved and this left a big gap on my nose which allowed air to come in and hit my eye. I thought they would loosen up and be fine but they didn't after 2 whole days of skiing. As far as the magnetic lens, I don't think this is a big plus. You still need to press on 2 levers, one on each side, to release the lens, so not much of a time saver. It's good that it's extra secure, but at that point what's the benefit of magnets? The magnets are very strong and I think they could have done without the extra clips, but some people will find this to be a benefit I'm sure. In summary: great looks, optics and field of view but scratch prone lenses, poor fit for some, and magnets don't move the needle in ease of use or time savings. Also quite expensive
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Frame Color | Blue |
| Frame Shape | Shield |
| Lens Color | Blue |
| Lens Protection | 100% UV Protection |
The I/O MAG from Smith is not only made to go down the slopes in style, but above all designed to be able to respond quickly to changing situations. The biggest innovation of the I/O MAG compared to the classic I/O is that it uses the improved MAG lens exchange system, so you can change your lenses even more safely and quickly. This allows you to adjust your goggles even better to the weather. The goggles themselves also adapt to your face thanks to the Responsive Fit technology, ensuring an optimal fit. These goggles have a spherical lens that is made using TLT technology, so you always get a crystal clear image and the image is distorted as little as possible. The I/O Mag has an extra wide lens so that you can see more during descents. The Porex filter also ensures that the goggles adapt to the ambient pressure, so you also keep a clear image when it really matters, for example during fast descents. Another addition to the I/O MAG is that it uses the AirEvac system, which provides even better ventilation and even less chance of condensation. The special ChromaPop lenses have the ability to filter light at two frequencies. The lenses are therefore suitable for a wider range of weather conditions. The goggles are equipped with the ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror lens, which is in the S2 category and has a VLT of 23%. This makes the ski goggles suitable for cloudy and average sunny weather. The ski goggles come with an extra ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash lens. This lens falls into category S1 and has a VLT of 50%. The lens is therefore very suitable on cloudy days.
The I/O MAG from Smith is not only made to go down the slopes in style, but above all designed to be able to respond quickly to changing situations. The biggest innovation of the I/O MAG compared to the classic I/O is that it uses the improved MAG lens exchange system, so you can change your lenses even more safely and quickly. This allows you to adjust your goggles even better to the weather. The goggles themselves also adapt to your face thanks to the Responsive Fit technology, ensuring an optimal fit. These goggles have a spherical lens that is made using TLT technology, so you always get a crystal clear image and the image is distorted as little as possible. The I/O Mag has an extra wide lens so that you can see more during descents. The Porex filter also ensures that the goggles adapt to the ambient pressure, so you also keep a clear image when it really matters, for example during fast descents. Another addition to the I/O MAG is that it uses the AirEvac system, which provides even better ventilation and even less chance of condensation. The special ChromaPop lenses have the ability to filter light at two frequencies. The lenses are therefore suitable for a wider range of weather conditions. The goggles are equipped with the ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror lens, which is in the S2 category and has a VLT of 23%. This makes the ski goggles suitable for cloudy and average sunny weather. The ski goggles come with an extra ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash lens. This lens falls into category S1 and has a VLT of 50%. The lens is therefore very suitable on cloudy days.
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Smith I/O Mag
The I/O MAG from Smith is not only made to go down the slopes in style, but above all designed to be able to respond quickly to changing situations. The biggest innovation of the I/O MAG compared to the classic I/O is that it uses the improved MAG lens exchange system, so you can change your lenses even more safely and quickly. This allows you to adjust your goggles even better to the weather. The goggles themselves also adapt to your face thanks to the Responsive Fit technology, ensuring an optimal fit. These goggles have a spherical lens that is made using TLT technology, so you always get a crystal clear image and the image is distorted as little as possible. The I/O Mag has an extra wide lens so that you can see more during descents. The Porex filter also ensures that the goggles adapt to the ambient pressure, so you also keep a clear image when it really matters, for example during fast descents. Another addition to the I/O MAG is that it uses the AirEvac system, which provides even better ventilation and even less chance of condensation. The special ChromaPop lenses have the ability to filter light at two frequencies. The lenses are therefore suitable for a wider range of weather conditions. The goggles are equipped with the ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror lens, which is in the S2 category and has a VLT of 23%. This makes the ski goggles suitable for cloudy and average sunny weather. The ski goggles come with an extra ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash lens. This lens falls into category S1 and has a VLT of 50%. The lens is therefore very suitable on cloudy days.
The I/O MAG from Smith is not only made to go down the slopes in style, but above all designed to be able to respond quickly to changing situations. The biggest innovation of the I/O MAG compared to the classic I/O is that it uses the improved MAG lens exchange system, so you can change your lenses even more safely and quickly. This allows you to adjust your goggles even better to the weather. The goggles themselves also adapt to your face thanks to the Responsive Fit technology, ensuring an optimal fit. These goggles have a spherical lens that is made using TLT technology, so you always get a crystal clear image and the image is distorted as little as possible. The I/O Mag has an extra wide lens so that you can see more during descents. The Porex filter also ensures that the goggles adapt to the ambient pressure, so you also keep a clear image when it really matters, for example during fast descents. Another addition to the I/O MAG is that it uses the AirEvac system, which provides even better ventilation and even less chance of condensation. The special ChromaPop lenses have the ability to filter light at two frequencies. The lenses are therefore suitable for a wider range of weather conditions. The goggles are equipped with the ChromaPop Everyday Violet Mirror lens, which is in the S2 category and has a VLT of 23%. This makes the ski goggles suitable for cloudy and average sunny weather. The ski goggles come with an extra ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash lens. This lens falls into category S1 and has a VLT of 50%. The lens is therefore very suitable on cloudy days.
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