Quality ski goggles not only protect your eyes from damaging ultraviolet light, they can actually improve how well you can see the slope ahead of you – modern lens construction techniques allow amazing optical clarity with a massive field of view. Combine this with the development of colour technologies we’ve seen in recent years and you have to experience the benefits of a new pair to fully appreciate how dramatically they can improve your time in the mountains.

Goggles often don’t come in a female or male specific model, as the variety of colours and frame sizes take care of the different look and fit that each individual desires. Some models are marketed as a female design, but these can work just as well for male skiers.

All the best models have silicone-style grippers on the strap, to hold the goggles in position on the helmet or beanie. To avoid the niggling irritations that can occur when wearing a pair of goggles, they all have anti-fog treatment to limit misting, multi-layer face padding with plush materials next to the skin and a lens cleaning bag to remove those erroneous finger prints that spoil the look of these amazing lenses. Don’t like the colour? Don’t fret, as all models are now available in various colourways.

Here we’ve reviewed 10 of the best goggles you can buy this season, and it’s not just about spending top dollar for the perfect view.

Read our expert guide to buying ski goggles here.

Best for stylish defence

Sweet Interstellar, £180

Distinctive, easy-change lens and classic Sweet attention to detail, combined with their drive for improved protection.