Photochromic Ski Goggles
Why choose photochromic ski goggles?
The lens of photochromic ski goggles adapts to changes in light, as mountain weather can often be unpredictable. This ensures excellent vision while minimising eye fatigue. Another major advantage is that a single pair of goggles is enough to suit all conditions. To help you make your choice, here is our selection of men’s photochromic ski goggles and women’s models. Take advantage of our carefully selected range from Julbo, Salomon, Cairn and Scott to find the model that suits you best.
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Photochromic
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Recommended price
£118.71
-29%
£83.51
The Smith Squad Black Chromapop Pro Photochromic Blue Mirror is a stylish, high-performance ski mask offering optimum visibility, impact resistance and unrivalled comfort.
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£96.71
-44%
£53.59
The Salomon Aksium 2.0 Olive Night Photo Multilayer Blue ski mask adjusts its tint according to the light and ensures optimal visual comfort in the mountains.
Photochromic
Clearance
New model
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Recommended price
£87.91
-50%
£43.91
Offering flexibility and stability, the Glisshop Mountain Belledonne Black Adaptive Blue Mirror ski goggle guarantees a precise fit and excellent adherence to the helmet during your skiing sessions.
Photochromic
Clearance
New model
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Recommended price
£87.91
-50%
£43.91
The Glisshop Mountain Belledonne Black Adaptive Red Mirror ski mask, with its soft frame and comfortable foam, guarantees protection, a precise fit and clear vision on the slopes.
Photochromic
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Recommended price
£140.71
-25%
£105.51
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£167.11
-50%
£83.51
Photochromic
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Recommended price
£140.71
-25%
£105.51
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£79.11
-30%
£55.35
The Altitude Eyewear Skald Matt Black Nxt Plasma ski mask offers optimum comfort and vision in all weathers thanks to its photochromic screen.
Photochromic
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Recommended price
£114.31
-24%
£86.15
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£57.11
-40%
£34.23
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£96.71
-44%
£53.59
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£140.71
-40%
£84.39
Photochromic
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Recommended price
£87.91
-40%
£52.71
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£153.91
-40%
£92.31
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£171.51
-40%
£102.87
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£193.51
-40%
£116.07
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£87.91
-40%
£52.71
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Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£87.91
-30%
£61.51
Photochromic
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Recommended price
£114.31
-24%
£86.15
The Red Bull Spect Fink Matt Blue Light Blue Blue Chrome-x ski goggle offers comfort, precise fit, optimal vision and UV protection for skiers and snowboarders.
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£246.31
-40%
£147.75
Photochromic
Clearance
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Recommended price
£228.71
-45%
£125.75
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The benefits of photochromic goggles
- One pair of goggles for various conditions
- Automatic adaptation to ambient light
- Categories 1 to 4 depending on the model
- Visual comfort
- Reduces eye fatigue
How do photochromic ski goggles work?
Photochromy is a technology that allows an optical lens to change its tint depending on the amount of ultraviolet light it receives.
Here’s a video that perfectly illustrates how it works:
The video is deliberately sped up here. When using ski goggles in real mountain conditions, the automatic adaptation to light is slightly slower, but still only takes a few seconds. And because it is progressive, it improves comfort.
An alternative to interchangeable-lens goggles
The strength of photochromic ski goggles lies in their ability to adapt to changing mountain weather conditions. This is an advantage over goggles with magnetic lenses, which require swapping. It avoids handling lenses – no one is immune to dropping one, potentially damaging it. It also means you don’t need to carry a dedicated pouch for the spare lens, which is fragile and cannot be stored loosely in a backpack without risking scratches.
With photochromic goggles, there’s no need to stop to change lenses. When the sun shines, the tint darkens; when the weather clouds over, it lightens – all automatically.
Which photochromic ski goggles should you choose?
While photochromic goggles are more expensive than standard ski goggles, this is due to their high-tech lenses. Their specialised manufacturing offers the advantage of versatile use, allowing you to ski without being affected by changing weather. To help you choose the right model, let’s look at the different lens categories available. These determine the best conditions for their use.
The different lens categories and their level of protection
Photochromic ski goggles come in different lens categories depending on their ability to adapt to light variations:
- A category 1 to 2 lens remains relatively light and is suitable for very cloudy or foggy conditions, and partly cloudy skies. It is also ideal for late afternoon use.
- A category 1 to 3 lens covers a wide range: from low light caused by thick cloud or fog to the bright light of a sunny day. This is the most versatile choice.
- A category 2 to 3 lens is suited to medium to bright conditions with clear skies but is less effective in low visibility.
- A category 2 to 4 lens offers protection in strong sunlight, especially at high altitude or on glaciers. It is less suitable in thick cloud, fog, or late in the day.
| Category | Ideal conditions | Limitations |
| Cat. 1 to 2 | Low light, partly cloudy skies | Too light for sunny days |
| Cat. 1 to 3 | All-weather: from low light to bright sunshine | Insufficient when the sun is very strong at high altitude |
| Cat. 2 to 3 | Medium to bright light, clear skies | Ineffective in thick cloud or fog |
| Cat. 2 to 4 | Medium to bright light (intense sun at high altitude and on glaciers) | Ineffective in thick cloud or fog |
Which tint to choose for poor weather?
If you plan to head into the mountains in bad weather, we recommend a photochromic goggle with a category 1 to 3 or category 1 to 2 lens, which will ensure good visibility in low-light conditions.
It’s best to choose a photochromic lens with a light starting tint, corresponding to category 1. This allows a high level of visible light to pass through, improving terrain detail perception in low-light conditions such as heavy snowfall, thick clouds, or fog.
Top brands of ski goggles
Many brands offer photochromic goggles, but a few clearly stand out for the quality of their lenses.
Julbo goggles
Julbo photochromic ski goggles use high-quality lenses. They react very quickly to UV rays, lightening and darkening in record time. They are also less sensitive to cold compared to budget photochromic lenses, which can remain dark in very low temperatures. Julbo goggles come with Reactiv Performance, Reactiv Glare Control, Reactiv High Contrast, Reactiv High Mountain, and Reactiv Polarized lenses.
Bollé goggles
Bollé ski goggles combine optical innovation, durability, and comfort. Their photochromic models feature Phantom and Phantom+ lenses, ensuring clear, high-contrast vision in all weather and light conditions. The brand offers models to fit all face shapes, all helmet-compatible, allowing you to ski with precision and confidence all day long.
Scott goggles
Scott offers a wide range of photochromic goggles that deliver excellent clarity in all weather conditions. These premium models have lenses that cover virtually all situations encountered in the mountains and high-altitude environments.
Cairn goggles
The French brand Cairn also produces high-quality photochromic ski goggles suitable for both men and women. They are ideal for all your days on the slopes and off-piste.
Salomon goggles
Salomon’s photochromic ski goggles all offer a panoramic field of view to help you anticipate obstacles. They are perfectly versatile, designed to cope with most weather conditions encountered in the mountains.
Smith goggles
The American brand Smith offers most of its models in a photochromic version. Combined with ChromaPop technology, which boosts contrast, this is the perfect combination for the best possible vision in all conditions.
Discover our full range of ski goggles now.