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When you’re moving fast through trees or picking your line down a wind-blown ridge, peripheral vision isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential.
That’s exactly what Smith’s new Preview goggles are built to enhance.
Part of the brand’s BirdsEye Collection, the Preview takes Smith’s proven ChromaPop™ lens tech and wraps it into a more accessible, medium-fit design with 25% more field of view thanks to BirdsEye Vision™.
This is Smith optics doing what they do best: simplifying what you see so you can ride with more confidence, in any condition.
Expanded view, clearer details
The Preview features a fixed-lens setup, which means no fiddling with interchangeable lenses mid-mountain.
Instead, you get consistently high-performing optics tuned to specific lighting conditions, paired with ChromaPop™ lenses that boost contrast and make natural color pop, even in flat light.
And with BirdsEye Vision™, your peripheral field of view increases by 25%, giving you a clearer sense of who and what’s around you. Whether it’s spotting a buddy carving next to you or navigating tight tree lines, that expanded view feels like a legitimate advantage.
Available lens options include (but not limited to):
- ChromaPop™ Everyday Red Mirror (great for all-around conditions)
- ChromaPop™ Sun Black Gold Mirror (for bluebird days)
- ChromaPop™ Storm Blue Sensor Mirror (ideal for low-light and stormy sessions)
- PhotoChromic Rose Flash (adaptive tinting from dawn to dusk)
And every lens delivers 100% UVA/UVB protection.
Built to integrate seamlessly with Smith helmets
Smith’s integration game has long been on-point; the Preview was engineered for perfect pairing with Smith helmets, meaning everything from airflow to moisture management works together.
- AirEvac™ ventilation clears warm air from the goggle frame and helmet simultaneously to reduce fog
- 5X Anti-Fog inner lens tech resists moisture build-up season after season
- Three-layer DriWix face foam wicks sweat and forms a soft, fog-fighting seal
Add in the QuickFit strap system, an ultra-wide silicone-backed strap that stays put on helmet shells, and Smith’s Responsive Fit™ frame, and you’ve got a goggle that fits snug without pressure points, and moves with your face, not against it.
And yes, they’re OTG (over-the-glasses) compatible, with thoughtful temple cutouts in the face foam to reduce pressure on prescription eyewear.
Sizing and style
The Preview is designed with a medium fit, which will work for most skiers and snowboarders, and it’s also available in a Low Bridge Fit to better suit flatter nose bridges and higher cheekbones.
Colorways range from sleek Black and Fatigue Green, to bolder looks like Carnation, Chalk Paper Cuts, and Komodo, all with complementary lens tints that match both conditions and aesthetic.
Explore the full range of colorways and lens combinations here.
Final thoughts
With the Preview, Smith has distilled its high-end goggle technology of BirdsEye Vision™, ChromaPop™, 5X Anti-Fog, and helmet integration, into a no-fuss goggle that’s built to perform straight out of the box.
If you’ve been riding with older lenses or tired of compromising between visibility and comfort, the Preview brings a fresh perspective, literally.
Available now (13th October, 2025) at Smithoptics.com, with a price starting at $208.
