Part of being an avid airsoft player is getting yourself kitted out in all the latest airsoft gear, ensuring you can always bring your best to the field. But getting the right gear isn’t all about finding the perfect airsoft gun – although that’s certainly priority number one for most. You’ll also need to consider protective equipment so your game is the safest and most comfortable it can be.
Here, we turn our attention to protective airsoft goggles – which are the best on the market right now and what kind of goggles will be most suited to you?
Do You Need to Wear Airsoft Goggles?
No matter your skill level, you will need to wear some form of eye protection when playing airsoft. Without it, your eyes are at serious risk – they’re no match for BBs and could face permanent damage if not protected sufficiently.
Investing in high-quality protective eyewear is essential, although this might not necessarily mean airsoft goggles. Other forms of eye protection include airsoft glasses and full-coverage masks.
You can read our guide to find out more about airsoft eye protection and the pros and cons of the various airsoft eyewear options available.
But, if you already know you’d rather opt for goggles over these other protective options, here are some great products you might want to consider.
What are the Best Goggles For Airsoft?
There are loads of great eye protection sets and goggles available. We stock leading brands you’ll recognise, including:
- Bolle airsoft and safety goggles
- Nuprol airsoft goggles
- Wiley X airsoft goggles
- Valken airsoft goggles
- Big Foot airsoft goggles
This variety ensures you can find comfortable, long-lasting goggles that meet both the required safety standards and your aesthetic preferences. For the quality of performance, you might be surprised by how in-expensive some of them are.
Valken Tango Thermal Goggles
The Valken Tango Thermal Goggles are a fantastic all-around option, offering some great features.
This includes a comfortable, adjustable strap, microfibre cover to protect the lenses when not in use and, most importantly, interchangeable anti-fog dual thermal lenses that come in a dark tint, yellow and clear.
Glasses wearers can comfortably use these goggles with a prescription insert frame that sits inside the goggles.
The Goggles themselves are available in black, tan and olive to ensure you can get the right look.
Nuprol Mesh Goggles
If it’s mesh goggles you’re after, you can’t go wrong with our range of Nuprol airsoft eye protection, including the Nuprol Mesh Goggles in Camo.
The adjustable head strap ensures maximum comfort and allows you to use the goggles with a helmet. These goggles also use ultra-thick steel mesh to protect your eyes from stray pellets while still allowing for good vision.
The Best Mesh Goggles for Airsoft
You can shop our full range of Nuprol mesh goggles to find the colour and style that suits you. We've got some great affordable options that maintain maximum eye safety.
Wiley X Nerve Dual Lens Protective Goggles
On the higher end of the price spectrum, we have the Wiley X Nerve Dual Lens Protective Goggles. These offer premium airsoft protection as they’re designed to be used in more extreme circumstances that the military or law enforcement might face.
The set comes with multiple lenses, each made to protect against different conditions. This dual changeable lens system also helps to ensure you can keep your goggles fog-free and your vision pristine.
If you’re looking for the very best in protective airsoft eyewear, this bit of airsoft gear is for you!
Valken Zulu Slim Fit Clear Protective Goggles
For something a little less bulky that still offers sufficient levels of safety, the Valken Zulu Slim Fit Clear Protective Goggles are ideal.
The compact design is complete with a comfortable elastic strap with a thermal lens system and indirect vented frame to ensure you’re not plagued by fog. These goggles also meet MCEPS Class 1 military standards.
The slimmer profile of this product makes it a great option for those with smaller or narrow faces.
Bolle Tracker Goggles
The Bolle Tracker Goggles range includes some of the best-selling goggles for airsoft – they perfectly combine comfort, safety and affordability for the ultimate all-around piece of kit.
Features include a foam insert with indirect ventilation, side ventilation to ensure fogging does not occur and an adjustable strap to avoid any discomfort.
Still not sure about what you’re looking for when it comes to the right airsoft gear? Check out some of our airsoft goggles FAQs below to ensure you feel confident you’re purchasing the right piece of kit.
Are Mesh Goggles Safe for Airsoft?
This will largely depend on the quality of your chosen goggles. If they are specifically made for playing airsoft, they should hold up fine. Many of the airsoft mesh goggles we sell have double the steel mesh thickness of the industry standard.
The holes in the mesh allow for good visibility and are small enough that BB pellets cannot enter. However, there is the small possibility of dirt, chipped paint from the mask or parts of shattered pellets entering through the mesh when you go for unregulated or cheaper mesh goggles.
Are Ski or Snowboard Goggles Safe for Airsoft?
No - ski and snowboarding goggles are designed to keep your eyes safe from snow, not high-speed BBs!
Any old pair of goggles, even if they are supposedly for safety, probably won’t cut it, so you must always check the relevant safety standards to ensure you’re buying something that will protect your eyes game after game.
You can check whether airsoft eye protection is of good quality by checking for the EN166 code, the European Standard relating specifically to safety glasses. As manufacturers are required to have their products tested by law, for both the lens and frame, you should be able to see an EN166 or CE on the frame arms. If it is not stamped, we advise looking elsewhere.
When you buy from a known and reputable airsoft retailer, you can be sure you’re getting the real deal.
How to Stop Airsoft Goggles From Fogging Up
Although airsoft goggles have numerous benefits (namely, saving your eyes from nasty accidents), they can become foggy, which limits visibility, making for an overall more irritating experience.
Most good quality goggles have vents and thermal systems, but there are several things you can do to help reduce fog appearing on the lenses, including:
- Preparing goggles with anti-fog sprays.
- Opting for vented goggles that allow for good airflow.
- Using handheld fans to balance the temperature of your skin and the goggles (some anti-fog airsoft goggles actually have fans built into their frames).
If you’ve now ticked a new pair of airsoft goggles off your list and are on the lookout for additional safety gear to bolster your performance, check out our full range of airsoft protective equipment, where you’ll find full and lower face masks, hearing protection, body armour and more.