SMITH ChromaPop Goggle Lens Guide | SportRx

What ChromaPop lens is the best for my riding condition? Sunglass Rob talks with Smith going through each lens on the spectrum and when to take on your next run.
ChromaPop lenses come in three categories divided among 11 lenses: Sun, Everyday, and Storm. Differences in visible light transmission (VLT) and base color distinguishes each lens from the others.
Additionally, all Smith IO series come with a Storm lens for low light conditions and either an everyday or sunny day lens.
ChromaPop Sun Collection:
Green Mirror - 9% VLT w/ grey base
Black - 12% VLT w/ grey base
Platinum Mirror - 13% VLT w/ grey base
Red - 16% VLT w/ grey base
ChromaPop Everyday Collection:
Green Mirror - 23% VLT w/ brown base
Violet Mirror - 23% VLT w/ brown base
Red Mirror - 25% VLT w/ brown base
Photocromic Rose Flash -30% - 50% VLT w/ rose base (VLT changes with lighting conditions)
Rose - 36% VLT without a mirror w/ rose base
ChromaPop Storm Collection:
Rose Flash - 50% VLT w/ blue flash base
Yellow Flash - 65% VLT w/ yellow blue flash base
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[@andreiraducanu2643]

the enthusiasm of the smith dude is just contagious

[@vladiinsky]

Hahaha yeah, somebody should've given him a coffee before shooting :)

[@jlehm]

No doubt. He was pretty useless as a rep in this video.

[@donalddarko3676]

theyre goggles... I dont need a hype man I need someone who can give me the information no bs.

[@nathanharvey4946]

I’ve watched this video about 25 times and I have the green sun mirror, Violet Everyday, and storm rose. Every lens has it’s purpose and to my surprise you can wear everyday lenses at night, it’s a little dark but you can still see just fine. Great reference video!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Nathan! Thanks for the love!

[@MalcolmShawVids]

I just bought the Squad XL in blackout. It is incredible and I feel like it will do well in light overcast conditions. In full sun I felt like I had nothing on until I took them off. Wow, do they protect and provide incredible contrast. I was happy to pay the money on the spot when I compared them to my older Smith pair.

[@Moosecoaster]

Timeless. Six years later, a rx company still helping get a sports company’s product info out there. Thanks sunglass rob! I already got my rx inserts ordered … hmmm now which goggle with lens combo to order.., or maybe order a third lens?

[@bostonflair]

I've been looking for videos of these goggles out in the sun, this helped visualize it outdoors, thanks!

[@matthewrobinson2704]

This was so good. Wish I watched this prior to buying my goggles

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you for the comment Matt! You can never have too many goggles in our opinion :)

[@matthewrobinson2704]

SportRx haha I would agree. Not so much my girlfriend.

[@facestamper5334]

You're not quite the cheapest, but I'm ordering from you because of your great vids. Thanks guys. ❤️

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks for the love!! We appreciate your support!

[@RingsideTed]

Super helpfull! I reallllly wanted to see the violet lens in an outdoor setting, and it's perfect! Thank you!

[@sportrxeyewear]

We're glad to be able to help! If you feel like you need more help, don't forget that we have friendly, knowledgeable opticians who would love to give you more tailored assistance at 888-831-5817

[@TelisHero]

good review of the hole set up! But I think you are missing out to mention an important field of usage for the Storm-lenses - the dark time of the season in the northern Europe! Here in Sweden it is dark from december to januari when skiing in the morning and in the afternoon past 14! The sunlight only give us enough light a couple of hour around lunch. So we ski with the electrical lights on in the slopes, and therefore need a lots of high VLT lenses even daytime! :)

[@sportrxeyewear]

Good point! Thanks for sharing 🤙🏼

[@pault4908]

Thanks for explaining the difference between the ChromaPop Sun vs Everyday lens etc..

[@americana1544]

Excellent video, I found this very helpful !! I liked the details and presentation and great seeing the lineup !! Thank you.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@N3utr0n1xx]

Hi there! Great video, finally one that really gives you all the insights you need before you buy a SMITH. But can you maybe tell me what the visible light transmission is for? Why a higher or lower percentage? I am thinking of buying the I/OX Sun Red Mirror!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Reinier! Thanks for watching! Visible light transmission is the amount of light that passes through the lens. A higher VLT % means more light is coming through the lens to your eyes and is a lighter tint. A lower VLT % will be a darker tint and will let less light through the lens. The Sun Red mirror is a great lens that you can use for multiple conditions and it will really work great when the sun peeks out. Hope this helps!

[@NA1986]

Gents, What would be better for those over cast days when its pure Flat Light, when you cant differentiate between ups and downs? Should I go for the Rose flash or Yellow flash?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Nikola! The Chromapop Storm Yellow Flash is the best for those conditions. Thanks for reaching out!

[@deanmortensen1160]

I purchased Smith Goggles with the Sun Black lens and the Storm Rose Flash lens. The Sun Black lens works fine, but the Storm Rose Flash lens was blurry to the point of being unusable right out of the box.

[@NickFoxer]

Super helpful video! I laughed out loud when he used he word "technology" 4 times between 6:20 and 6:28 :)

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Nick! thanks for commenting! We are glad you got a laugh!

[@humanbeing2420]

Great info - Too bad it's impossible to swap lenses without engaging professional help to work on the project for a few months.

[@Bushwacked487]

Hi, does the photochromic lens looks very similar to the storm rose flash. Does it also have blue in it? Does it have a more opaque mirror finish when it’s exposed to sunlight than the normal storm rose flash? Thanks!

[@judybounds3790]

very helpful! Great overview - thank you for clarifying them all!!

[@Formula_Done]

You guys rock. I'm looking for my first ever glasses and thanks to you guys I know how to get good bang for my bucks. Classy. Would the Smith I/0 fit well on my small head? I'm a petite woman..

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello JD! The I/O should fit because it is suited for small/medium heads. If you want an even smaller option, there is also an I/OS. Hope this helps!

[@Formula_Done]

@@sportrxeyewear It certainly does! Thanks for the response. Love the channel, keep it up.

[@venelinbakalov5945]

I have the googles for I thin 2 years now, they are amazing and honestly, the ease of switching lenses is just incredible. But I got a situation in Val Thorens - a ton of clouds, white snow everywhere and I could barely see the snow at my feet. So I started searching for replacement lenses and then the question came - how can I identify the exact lenses I have that come with the googles? They dont have the name on them, only st and sn (which I guess is sun and storm lines but still not exactly pinpointing the exact model). Also, you mentioned the storm rose is by default the secondary lens - is this guaranteed? Because if yes, probably getting the yellow flash could solve my problem but I need to be sure which one I have..

[@wallstreetoneil]

Thank you. My eyes have very poor ability to find contrast and my home hill in Ontario most often has horribly flat light - to the point that I can never see anything through most goggles. The Storm Yellow Flash is my goto 90% of the time.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Paul! We agree! The Storm Yellow Flash is a great low light lens. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@AmandaFernandez]

This video really helped Me!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@sportrxeyewear]

We are glad it helped Amanda! Which Smith goggle are you using this season?

[@AmandaFernandez]

SportRx I’m using the squad chromapop , was looking into getting the everyday violet as an extra lens, but kinda falling in love with the I/o S Mag which I haven’t tried at all. I noticed some other reviews of that clip at the back makes it harder to wear over a helmet. Thoughts?

[@kapture520]

Hi, is there a dramatic difference in performance between the chromapop violet everyday versus the photochromatic rose flash lens? Both looks great and I don't want the hassle of changing lenses. BTW, great video!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Cathy! The big difference between the two would be that the photochromatic lens may not get as dark as the ChromaPop Violet lens. Thanks for reaching out!

[@kapture520]

@@sportrxeyewear Thanks! I found a pretty good deal on last year's Skyline in the violet everyday chromapop, but was wondering if it'd be worth the extra $$ for the photochromatic. The problem I'm finding is that I need the Asian fit, so it's a little more challenging hunting around for them :)

[@zacharystewart6552]

Hey guys, great video. I'm looking to grab a pair of 4D Mags, either Everyday Red Mirror or Sun Red Mirror. Do you think that I'll ever regret going the Everyday Mirror route? Skiing in northern California, most likely more bluebird days than overcast/cloudy. Also, do you think that getting the Sun Black lens will be too dark on partly cloudy or even overcast days? I have lighter colored eyes if that helps answer the question and typically have more sensitivity to sunlight.

[@sportrxeyewear]

That's a great question! Ultimately, it's a matter of how light sensitive you are. I also have light-colored eyes, but I prefer the Everyday for personal use and that is usually my recommendation. You certainly won't be displeased with the C/P Sun, unless you get some clouds. The Sun Black is quite dark. If you're going the sun route, I would recommend the Sun Red!

[@zacharystewart6552]

@@sportrxeyewear Thank you so much! Would you recommend the photochromic red mirror over the everyday red mirror?

[@AlisonLinh]

Super helpful video! Thank you. :) I want to order the Chromapop Storm Rose Flash lenses, but what does he mean by this is the secondary lens? Is this the same lens as the extra Yellow one that comes with all of these googles?

[@sportrxeyewear]

We're happy to help! The majority of Smith goggles come with a spare lens. The spare lens is normally to low-light option - in this case, that would be the Chromapop Storm lens, and the brighter light lens is the one normally displayed in the goggle image. For example, on the IO Mag (www.sportrx.com/smith-io-mag-snow-goggle-1.html), when you click on a goggle, you'll get the '[goggle color] - bright lens lens color + low light lens color'. On that goggle, you will find all except for two (black with CP Sun Red and black with CP Photo Rose Flash) come with the CP Storm Rose Flash. I recommend erring on the side of letting more light through with the CP Everday lens colors for the bright conditions lens.

[@AlisonLinh]

@@sportrxeyewear Thanks so much for the response!!!

[@ericriggsbee]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you.

[@victoriaodle6164]

Do you recommend Smith Squad Mag or Anon WM3? I am a female and both are a bit large for me but I like the style. I like the idea of chromapop, I think it’s amazing. But I like the magnetic attachment for Anon. I would like the better lenses and the better look/fit for my face. Also need something that I can hopefully find a good match with a helmet. Thank you!! 🙏

[@sboneill]

How many lenses do you think is too many to purchase? I have a hard time picking between just two.

[@vladiinsky]

Then buy a black 9% one, 30-50% photochromatic one and storm yellow 65% one. I think you should be good with those!

[@AlisonLinh]

Which lenses are not see through. I ordered some glasses inserts, but I don’t want it to be visible on the outside. I thought the storm rose would be mirrored enough, but people can still see my eyes with those.

[@sportrxeyewear]

That is a good question! What you are looking for is a heavily mirrored lens. You want to be able to see through the lens, of course, so what you need is a lens that others can't see through when looking at you. That means a bolder mirror and a darker lens. Your best bet would be one of Smith's 'Chromapop Sun' lenses. Bear in mind that this will mean a lens that is not as usable in cloudy, snowy conditions.

[@AlisonLinh]

@@sportrxeyewear Thanks so much for the help! I appreciate it :)

[@darioluvi]

Hi guys! Great video! Are all chromapop lenses build the same independently from the base goggles? So chromapop for IO are the same and same result as for the squad XL for example? Thanks!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Dario! Not sure If I totally understand your question but any Squad XL lens should be compatible with any Squad XL. Hope this helps!

[@darioluvi]

@@sportrxeyewear thank you, I try to be more precise. I meant: is any chromapop lens the same from the technology and quality point of view independently from the goggle? So the IO lenses and for example Squad ones, have the same performances or the IO chromapop are better because it is an higher price tag goggle?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Dario! If it is a Smith Chromapop lens, it will have the same high contrast quality. The performance differs a bit depending on which color lens you have. A darker lens will be better for sunny days and a lighter tint lens is more suitable for overcast or snowy conditions. Hope this helps!

[@jingyiwang3746]

I want to get the Storm Rose Flash for all conditions since I prefere brighter lenses. Do you think it will be too much for sunny days?

[@neilburrows6670]

Awesome review.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrk19901]

Hello, don't know if you still answer questions on old videos. I just can't decide between the sun green and sun red lens. I like the sun red visually more but if it's really really sunny, will the sun red still do its job?

[@timbrown7980]

Hi, yesterday I bought Smith Squad goggles and the came with Chromapop everyday green mirror and just a yellow flat or low light lens...not the chromapop pink flash you guys mentioned came standard as the secondary lens for the whole chromapop lineup. I guess the basic yellow lens would be for night skiing?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Tim! You are totally right! The yellow lens will be best for overcast days and can be used for night skiing too.

[@Walgardsw]

Hi there! Thanks for your videos! I have a question: Rob said about photochromic lens that it has changable VLT from 30% to 50% and the Smith Optics web site says that it has 20-50%. Which one is correct? Thank you!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Thanks for reaching out! It seems they may have made some tweaks to the description or lens itself. At the time the video was shot, the photochromic was marked at 20-50%. The good news is that 10% difference in VLT on a transition lens isn't going to be as make or break as a non-transition lens. Hope this helps!

[@marvinkoch1586]

Do you know if the "ChromaPop Storm Yellow Flash" will be released too for the new IO Mag? Would love to get the Mag and the Yellow Flash as an addon lense

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Marvin! As of right now it looks like the I/O Mag mostly just comes with the Storm Rose Flash. However, there is a storm yellow flash available as a separate lens for the I/O Mag! Thanks for reaching out!

[@Meow-pe2dz]

Hey Rob, I’m considering between green sun CP to red sun CP, leaving appearance aside, which one is better? The green sun is based on rose lens, that gives better definition and contrast? Is the 7% differences in VLT changes something? Is the red sun might be better during shed/partially clouds? Thanks

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello there! The Chromapop Sun Green Mirror may perform slightly better on blue bird days. You are correct in saying that you will get better contrast with a rose base rather than a grey base. If you want better contrast and more protection from the sun then the Chromapop Sun Green Mirror is the way to go. The VLT difference is not enough to notice a real significant difference. Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please let us know how else we can help you out!

[@jayyTEE92]

How do these Smith storm goggles compare to something like oakley prism hi pink?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey SilentBob! The Smith Storm shield is almost identical to Oakley's Prizm Hi Pink shield. They will provide amazing contrast since it has the Chromopop technology and will be perfect for those overcast days.

[@kylewilliams7246]

I have the sun red mirror and storm rose flash. For just a standard cloudy / overcast day, which lense should I use?

[@chriskirkeeng]

Hi sport RX. Trying to decide between the sun green, sun blackout, or every day green. Mostly ride at Breckenridge and other resorts in summit county, and won’t mind swapping out lenses when conditions change. Is there a major difference when looking through the two sun lenses? Also would the every days leave you wishing you had a stronger tint on sunny days?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Chris! The everyday lens will get you by on sunny days or snowy conditions which is what makes it so convenient. However, a sun lens would be the most optimal on bright days. If you are down for swapping lenses we would recommend a sun lens and a flat light lens. Hope this helps!

[@chriskirkeeng]

SportRx thanks guys! Ended up going with the sun black lens on the Bobby Brown IO MAG. Looks awesome!

[@ken6474]

Can you suggest the better low light lens for my conditions? Vancouver Island, BC and lots of foggy days. Not only fog, but fog that freezes to the lens very quickly. I current use the Smith I/O with the storm rose and rarely put in my green mirror, even on sunny days. I am looking to buy the I/O or probably the I/O XL in the Mag line this season. Storm Rose Flash or Storm Yellow Flash? I've never worn a yellow lens but want the best for low light fog with very poor contrast. Unfortunately very few goggles come with the Storm Yellow Flash. Thanks.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Go for the Storm Yellow! That is their lightest lens and it works amazingly well even in whiteout conditions! We have a few options available with the Storm Yellow! www.sportrx.com/smith-io-mag-snow-goggle-1.html www.sportrx.com/smith-io-mag-xl-snow-goggle.html Feel free to reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians for more tailored assistance at 888-831-5817

[@stevros48]

I try asking again haha What's the yellow colorway and model goggle at 8:28 ?

[@andrewk8604]

Hey SportRx. I would like to know which model of goggles the sun black lenses on. Do you happen to know which ones they are? I like everything about them. Just to clarify, it's the ones that begin to be reviewed at 1:50.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Andrew! They are the Smith Skyline goggles. Thanks for tuning in!

[@parkergabhart958]

Idk if you guys still answer questions on old videos, but if I were to buy a pair of the I/O goggles and the storm rose came with it as the second lense, would that lense be okay to use at night? I would get a daytime lense for the primary lense and i was just looking for a lense to use on overcast and night time riding. Thanks!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Parker! You are on the right track! Storm Rose can be used for night riding because it allows a ton of light through the lens to your eyes. Hope this helps!

[@Kimber9758]

I find the storm rose to be too dark for night boarding, just my personal opinion. Watching this video to decide whether or not to pull trigger on yellow

[@dorimang]

so should I get the sun or the everyday lens? I'm riding in Whistler if that matters

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Chromapop Sun is better for brighter conditions. If you have a Chromapop Storm lens and dont mind swapping them out then the Chromapop sun is probably more ideal. But if you like riding one lens for multiple conditions then the Everyday is the way to go. Thanks for reaching out!

[@trentm.364]

Hey SportRx crew. I ride primarily in Summit County Colorado at Keystone and Breckenridge. I like to ride on groomers, but also hit tree lines. Do you think that the everyday green lens would be dark enough to deal with the amount of sunny days we get? I am concerned if I went with the sun lens it would be too dark if clouds rolled in or when hitting tree lines. Thanks!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Trent! You bring up a good a point! Chromapop Everyday Green mirror is a great lens if you are looking for one lens that will get you by in a variety of conditions. It will be dark enough when the sun is out and will still get you by when the sun is hidden and you are in shadows. Thanks for reaching out!

[@trentm.364]

@@sportrxeyewear Thanks for the reply. I actually just picked up a Smith I/O Mag with Sun Green and Storm Rose lenses. Do you think I will be okay to ride the Sun Greens in the shadows of the trees and with a slightly overcast day or will I need to also pick up the Everyday Green lens as well.

[@larifari1812]

Hi, i dont know if you still answer questions but i would appreciate your help. As primary lense i want to take the everyday green mirror lense, what Storm lense would you recommend me, the rose or yellow flash? Is the rose flash still ok in really bad light or should i take the yellow flash for these really bad days, because the everyday lense can cover up a wide spectrum anyways?

[@sportrxeyewear]

You would, honestly, do just fine with either lens color. The Yellow allows a bit more light transmission, so if you want the lightest lens possible. Otherwise, you are going to be in great shape with either!

[@xbxu753]

which lens is good for night skiing days. Clear or rose flash/yellow/blue sensor? Thanks

[@sportrxeyewear]

Skiing in proper nighttime conditions under fluorescent lighting calls for a clear lens or one with a light enough tint to allow more light to pass through the lens. The Rose Flash or Yellow works decently well at night provided the runs are sufficiently well-lit, but may still prove too dark for some riders.

[@PeterBosilkov]

Guys, i know it's years after you posted the video, but.. why would you present a lens with your black jacket behind it instead of using the snow as a backdrop so one can see the actual color?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi! Good question! It is because the front-on perspective does not accurately portray the contrast achieved when looking through the lens when worn on the face. Additionally, the camera does not pick up nuances in color separation that the eye does, so it's not the best example of what to expect when you actually get it on the face in proper snow conditions.

[@jopping4409]

Hey guys liked this video, but I do have a question toady. I have an oval head and my current helmet wiggles around from left to right but not from front to back, I've bin looking for an oval helmet for a few days now but I don't seem to find any videos or opinions on it. I hope you guys have some tips for me. Thnx

[@NoProDad]

thanks for sweet review! quick question, can't find any reviews on smith riot. is that just their smallest google? i see it also comes with chroma pop lenses. im looking for something for my son. thanks!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi there! The Riot can definitely work. The Smith Grom is another worthy contender. It is specifically designed for youth, features Chromapop, and is just a bit smaller. Hope this helps!

[@NoProDad]

@@sportrxeyewear super! thanks for quick response!

[@grahamwelsh8102]

Would having the storm rose photochromic and standard storm rose lens be redundant?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Possibly depending on the the conditions in which you normally ride and what base goggle lens tint you prefer. If you ride in a lot of flat or low light conditions then a second rose lens, especially one that is photochromatic, may be a good addition to the collection!

[@richielavers]

Hi Rob, what is the everyday violet mirror goggle?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Richard! Sorry for the delayed response. We actually have a blog that explains the Everyday shields, including the Violet Mirror. I have attached the link below so you can check it out :) www.sportrx.com/blog/smith-chromapop-everyday-lens-review/

[@joshuamay3242]

Does the photochromic come available for the i/o x??

[@Josh-nt9ig]

Is the sun green mirror a grey base or a rose base? Rob says it's rose in the video, but the description says grey. Thanks!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Josh! The sun green mirror lens is a grey base lens but looks rose when looking through it due to the green mirror adding a rose hue. Thanks for reaching out!

[@angeladu6976]

Hi, when you look through the lenses, is there a tint in colour? Like a reddish tint or something?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Angela! It will normally be a rose base. This base color helps to boost the contrast so you can pick up on all of the details around you on the mountain. Thanks for reaching out!

[@zorkification]

what is the best goggle to fit my large frame (ray ban original wayfarer) glasses in?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Paul! Your best bet is to use a prescription insert! You can learn more about how it works here: www.sportrx.com/blog/prescription-goggle-inserts-over-otg-goggles/ Using an insert is better than any OTG option because you don't have to worry about breaking/losing your glasses if you wipeout, it won't fog up, and it is way more comfortable than wearing glasses under your goggles!

[@PDuimelaar]

Hi there, i just followed your guide and based on the VLT i would say a combination of ChromaPop Photochromic Rose Flash (30-50%) and sunblack. Is it a good choice or do i miss something with the everyday lense compared to ChromaPop Storm Rose Flash (50%)? I mean, they both are 50%.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Peter! Some people do not like photochromic (transition) lenses because they do not change quickly enough when you are going in and out of shadows. An everyday lens with a VLT around 25% will get you by in cloudy conditions and still serve you well if the sun is out. Having the blackout lens is even better for super bright and sunny days since it lets less light through the lens. Hope this helps!

[@langstonpro5944]

Follow up questions: what’s the difference between the photochromic rose flash at 50% and the storm rose flash? Does the storm lens boost more contrast or is it just the naming? I tend to ski in any conditions (whiteout, whiteout at night, night skiing, etc). Thanks yalls guys and big ups to mr Anderson’s facial expressions!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! The photochromic rose flash has more of a range of conditions it can be used in since it lets in about 20% less light in sunnier conditions. The lens gets brighter or darker depending on the amount of light present. On a sunny day it will change to 30% VLT and in overcast/snowy conditions it would be around 50% VLT. Some people prefer a transition lens because they do not like swapping lenses out. Others prefer having two sets for the most optimal performance in a given condition. Hope this clears things up!

[@langstonpro5944]

SportRx I understand the VLT transitions from 50% to 30%, which is appealing, but when it’s at 50% is it different than the storm rose lens? So I’m skiing with friends in white out conditions, i have the photochromic lens and my friend has the storm rose lens, what lens (in theory) would perform better? Thanks again for the reply!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! The lenses will perform the same because you have the same amount of light coming through the lens and they both give you great contrast with Chromapop lens technology. Thanks for reaching out!

[@slopesripper]

Thanx for this vid!

[@sportrxeyewear]

No problem! Thanks for checking it out!

[@kabirreddy5189]

So if I bought smith io’s with every day lenses and storm lenses is there somewhere I can buy the sunny lenses individually?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Yes! Smith sells their snow lenses separately and you can always contact one of our certified opticians to see if we can order it for you: www.sportrx.com/contact

[@onerider808]

Is there anything like this for my Smith Gang XL MTB goggles?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Mark! We're unfamiliar with that particular goggle model. If it's an older model then i may be discontinued, but check out Smith's new Squad MTB goggle, that includes Chromapop, in the link below! www.sportrx.com/smith-squad-mtb-goggle.html

[@stevros48]

What's the yellow colorway and model goggle at 8:28 ?

[@dharrsch]

What about night riding? I know I'm a bit late but I'm looking for a new goggle system to teach during the day and ride at night as well.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello Dave! There are low light lenses that are more favorable for night riding like the Rose Flash or Yellow Flash. However, if you want one lens to get you by in a variety of conditions you can always check out the photchromic rose flash. This lens changes with lighting conditions so at night it will let more light in through the goggles. Thanks for reaching out!

[@kterry6289]

Whitch one is better Oakley prism or smith chroma pop

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello K Terry! PRIZM and Chromapop are both contrast enhancing lens technologies. Ultimately it depends on the conditions you will be riding in. Both brands offer lenses that are ideal for overcast days as well as blue bird days. Since both brands offer quality lenses that boost contrast in a variety of conditions, there is no right or wrong choice. If you have more specific questions about either lens technology you can reach us at [phone]. Thanks for commenting!

[@kterry6289]

SportRx thank you for the helpful information

[@vladiinsky]

@@kterry6289 Well, they did say in the video that Smith takes the edge in low-light conditions.

[@acseattle1975]

I need to warrant my goggles, and thinking about going for the photochromatic rose instead of everyday green. Living in the NE, it's usually cloudier than not, so I feel that's a decent decision to make. Unfortunately, their website doesn't show what the 2nd lens would be either. How do you feel about the decision to go for photochromatic rose instead of everyday green?

[@pdrake007]

Great video. Anyone know what the intro and outro music is?

[@Lubuspl]

I Follow Your Heartbeat

[@humanbeing2420]

My goggles came with two lenses - I cannot for the life of me determine he difference between the two or find information as to the same.

[@toolfirepoi]

What style of sunglasses is Kenny wearing in this video?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! This video was shot a while back...They look like the Smith Founders to me www.sportrx.com/smith-founder-slim.html Thanks for reaching out!

[@tonyg3091]

Two years passed and still nothing comes close to Storm Rose Flash for bad weather. This tells you something.

[@sportrxeyewear]

That's a great lens, right?!

[@tonyg3091]

@@sportrxeyewear This one and the storm yellow flash are the only reason I keep buying Smith goggles. Honest. Everything else could be found in Oakley line up and better, but these two are simply mindblowingly good.

[@tylerpitman9851]

How well do the storm rose work for flat line

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Tyler! Sorry for the delayed response. The storm rose should be fine for flat line skiing. What weather conditions do you typically ski in?

[@tylerpitman9851]

SportRx when it's snowing or mostly cloudsy

[@sportrxeyewear]

The Rose will be the perfect shield for those type of conditions :)

[@tylerpitman9851]

SportRx thanks for the help

[@Kim_Sergey]

How do these compare to Prizm ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

You're comparing two top-tier lens techs, that's such a tough question to answer! For starters, you will be happy either way, we can say that with confidence. Beyond that, it is valuable to know that Prizm is a rose tint, so if that doesn't work for you, then you can avoid it. You can always reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians for more tailored assistance at 888-831-5817

[@mikehoffman7131]

I know this is old, but maybe hold the goggles up so that the camera can show a view from the inside to the snow as opposed to holding it up to a black jacket

[@sportrxeyewear]

That's good advice; thank you for the feedback!

[@mikehoffman7131]

@@sportrxeyewear I have recently started using Smith and found a random video on someone holding up lenses. Lighting not great, but still gives an example. the quality of your content is wonderful and I think everyone would benefit from something like that.

[@warfan90]

I was wondering, how do the chromapop lenses compare to the Oakley Prizm Rose and Hi Pink lenses?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Both Chromapop and PRIZM are great contrast-enhancing lens technologies that will give you the ability to pick up on all the details out on the slopes. PRIZM HI-Pink has a VLT of 35-40% and Rose has a VLT of about 25-28%. Comparing that to Smith Storm Yellow Flash with a VLT of 65% and Storm Rose Flash 50%. If you are looking for an ultra-lowlight lens, any of the lenses would be great but the Smith lenses will let more light in through the lens. *VLT(visible light transmission) is the measure of the amount of light that passes through the lens to your eyes. Hope this helps!

[@maartenvangenabeek1976]

whats the song in the intro?

[@Lubuspl]

I Follow Your Heartbeat

[@Broham115]

Starting song anyone?

[@sportrxeyewear]

👉 Tellow feat. Klara Larsson, COE - I Follow Your Heartbeat (COE Remix)😉

[@rdkuless]

you could have took video thru the different lenses to show how different they are. Saying it is green but really looks rose isn't really a good example. there are infanant grades of colors. Until you see them, you have no way of determining which will work for you. And Smith doesn't have any of these at dealer stores to see in person. please just put your camera up to the lens and take some footage thru the lens. I learned nothing from this video review. Until you are able to see color you are not able to describe it accurately.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks for your feedback! We will take that into account for this year's snow videos!

[@kamterry1725]

8:27 look behind the guy with the red beanies face

[@scjoe7]

Next time show the camera through the lens not watching you put it on your face. That I don’t care about 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@trailerparkboysbestshow3327]

Its ridiculous how you forgot to actually showcase some lenses on face.... RIP platinum. I mean you have 1 job and you fail liek 25% of the time. Jesus christ in a handbag

[@Vagitarian01]

Ayyy, Mammoth!

[@sportrxeyewear]

It is one of our favorite places in the world! Gotta love those nice runs :)