Anon M2 Ski Goggle Review (with Video)

The Anon M2 goggles have been getting a lot of attention this year, thanks to their magnetic interchangeable lens design. They're touted as the easiest lens change on a ski goggle, and playing around with them in the shop, it's hard to argue.

But I decided to put them to the test over the weekend on the snow, skiing in bright and overcast conditions, mild temps and in a cold wind. My normal goggles are photochromatic - which change darkness in response to ambient light, so swapping lenses would be a change of pace.

First off, the fit. These large goggles have great coverage that also translated into a wide field of view. The face foam is comfortable and without any gaps to let in cold air, and no pressure points to make them uncomfortable. A person with a smaller face may find these pushed down too low by their helmet, but that's why you should try on goggles with a helmet when you can.

The optics are great. I'm not normally a fan of a gray base lens, but these are sharp and without distortion, and plenty dark for the bright sunlight. Switching to the yellow storm lens (included), they are also very clear, and offered a ton of contrast in flat light, exactly what you want on stormy days.

Speaking of swapping the lenses, the Anon M2 live up to expectations. It's a little different when on your face vs in hand, but after a few swaps I had it down - the key is to rock the top edge away from the goggle, rather than trying to pull the whole lens away from your face (the elastic band just stretches when you try to do that). Putting the new lens on is as easy as setting the lens in place - the magnets take care of the rest.

I had no issues with fogging, slipping or other possible annoyances with goggles. The two lenses it comes with are very dark and very bright, so the initial switch can leave you blinking or straining to adjust, but this range gives you a lot of versatility.

Overall, these goggles are highly recommended. Check them out at Start Haus or online here.