OTG Goggles?

[Crank]

I now wear my driving glasses for just about everything and now I've decided that Iant to wear them skiing this year. Robin got me some Giro goggles that claim to be OTG but they don't even fit over my glasses.

Help! What can I get that will fit my glasses, not fog, and not break the bank?

 

[Marker]

I now wear my driving glasses for just about everything and now I've decided that Iant to wear them skiing this year. Robin got me some Giro goggles that claim to be OTG but they don't even fit over my glasses.

Help! What can I get that will fit my glasses, not fog, and not break the bank?

Before I went to contacts, I used Smith OTG goggles. I checked their website, but I don't recognize the model I used, so it probably has been replaced by a new model. I recall they had cylindrical lenses, not spherical, and were not exchangeable, so perhaps that leaves more room for glasses.

 

[Jilly]

Also depends on the size of your glasses. Smaller is better for sure.

I've a friend that has the bottle of coke bottles for lenses. He uses the insert in goggles. But you need glasses if you should go indoors. So he has to carry his.

 

[raytseng]

I now wear my driving glasses for just about everything and now I've decided that Iant to wear them skiing this year. Robin got me some Giro goggles that claim to be OTG but they don't even fit over my glasses.

Help! What can I get that will fit my glasses, not fog, and not break the bank?

Agree that you might have better luck starting by getting a pair of smaller glasses first if yours are large. Doesn't hurt to have a spare pair anyway.

If on a budget, you can also try Amazon and get a no name brand of OTG goggles.

Fogging is more likely to be with the glasses more than the goggles.
You should pick up and keep an anti fog wipe with you and use it before you goggle up. I've had success with smith nofog reusable cloth which usually are around $3 at the skiishop counter.
Do not use antifog on the goggle lens, that will actually removes the factory antifog and ruin them.

 

[Tony S]

I now wear my driving glasses for just about everything and now I've decided that Iant to wear them skiing this year. Robin got me some Giro goggles that claim to be OTG but they don't even fit over my glasses.

Help! What can I get that will fit my glasses, not fog, and not break the bank?

You are choosing a rough road. After decades of frustrating driving on it, when Covid and the masks came, it became impossible. I finally went to distance contacts for skiing and cycling.

When I was wearing OTG, the Scott Storm was my go-to. It appears they are no longer made. If you get desperate I might have an extra pair you can have. PM me if so.

But as others have said, you really need to try them on with your glasses. If you have big frames you're probably SOL.

FWIW, the Smith I/O Large model worked with my glasses even though it was not marketed as an OTG. So don't filter excessively while shopping.

 

[skibum4ever]

My Glade goggles work over my glasses

 

[BigSlick]

Get the Smith Optical Inserts and the I/O Mag XLs. I went to this set up from turbo fans. Way better set up and won’t fog, plus easy change lens.

ODS 3 Rx Adaptor

The ODS3 RX Adaptor integrates seamlessly into the following over the glasses (OTG) goggle types ONLY: Sequence OTG Sequence OTG Low Bridge Fit Reason OTG Reason OTG Low Bridge Fit Prophecy OTG Knowledge OTG I/O MAG XL I/O MAG XL Low Bridge Fit Skyline XL...

www.smithoptics.com

Official Store for Smith Sunglasses, Goggles, Helmets & More | SMITH OPTICS

Smith Optics sets the standard for high performance sunglasses, goggles and helmets. Smith innovations include the patented Regulator lens ventilation system, distortion-free Tapered Lens Technology, and the versatility of the Slider Series.

www.smithoptics.com

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I just bought prescription insert for $135.00. I already have one pair but like them so much that I bought a back up pair. I bought a larger size for my new Uvex goggles. These are game changers for me. I hate contacts because I can’t read my phone or a map with them in. I can’t stand glasses due to the fogging issues. My inserts fogged once in a snowstorm until I took my hood off. I skied down, used the anti fog wipes that came with the inserts, put my hood back on and went back out a believer! After 25 years of contact lenses, I am a free woman!

Prescription inserts

 

[Henry]

https://www.zennioptical.com/ for surprisingly good glasses cheap. Gotta try the glasses inside the goggles. If your face gets sweaty the glasses will be the first to fog. The old method of rubbing a dry bar of soap on the eyeglass lenses then polishing off with a dry cloth still works to make the moisture sheen on the glass, not bead up.

 

[Jersey Skier]

Get the Smith Optical Inserts and the I/O Mag XLs. I went to this set up from turbo fans. Way better set up and won’t fog, plus easy change lens.

ODS 3 Rx Adaptor

The ODS3 RX Adaptor integrates seamlessly into the following over the glasses (OTG) goggle types ONLY: Sequence OTG Sequence OTG Low Bridge Fit Reason OTG Reason OTG Low Bridge Fit Prophecy OTG Knowledge OTG I/O MAG XL I/O MAG XL Low Bridge Fit Skyline XL...

www.smithoptics.com

Official Store for Smith Sunglasses, Goggles, Helmets & More | SMITH OPTICS

Smith Optics sets the standard for high performance sunglasses, goggles and helmets. Smith innovations include the patented Regulator lens ventilation system, distortion-free Tapered Lens Technology, and the versatility of the Slider Series.

www.smithoptics.com

Do these really work as well as the Turbo Fans? I've been buying up parts on Ebay to keep my Turbo Fans going for as long as possible. I think mine are the ods 2 adapters, so not sure I could move them over. I just changed prescriptions so I need these to last a while.

 

[johnnyvw]

I've been using Smith IO/X for the last 8 or so years. They fit well over my glasses and I like the variety of lenses available. The Chromopop works very well for me in flat light conditions, where I need all the help I can get.
I considered an insert, but then I can't see very well in the lodge LOL

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I considered an insert, but then I can't see very well in the lodge LOL

Yup. That is the downside. I keep an Rx pair in my boot bag

 

[BigSlick]

Do these really work as well as the Turbo Fans? I've been buying up parts on Ebay to keep my Turbo Fans going for as long as possible. I think mine are the ods 2 adapters, so not sure I could move them over. I just changed prescriptions so I need these to last a while.

I was worried when I switched over, but they are as good or better than the Turbofans anti-fog wise, better field of view and and having the quick change lens feature makes it worth the switch.

 

[Deadslow]

How about pivoting away from OTG googles and try a helmet with a built in visor - they work great while wearing regular prescription glasses and have an amazing field of view without fogging issues.

 

[johnnyvw]

Yup. That is the downside. I keep an Rx pair in my boot bag

A lot of work when you just want to find your way to the bathroom....

Luckily, my eyes are actually improving as I age...my last two prescriptions (newest one just yesterday) have had lesser amounts of correction for distance.

 

[trieu]

PSA. If you are going to buy insert - just don't buy the plastic frames alone. Ideally buy the prescription lens as well - but if you want to take it to your local optometrist, then opt to buy the clear lens in addition. This way - they have something to mold your lens from.

 

[Crank]

Thanks y'all.

I'm going to look into inserts while at the same time start trying goggles out in person.

This looks interesting though.

How about pivoting away from OTG googles and try a helmet with a built in visor - they work great while wearing regular prescription glasses and have an amazing field of view without fogging issues.

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[Pat AKA mustski]

A lot of work when you just want to find your way to the bathroom....

There is no rule against keeping your goggles on inside!