Goggle Style Update – Autumn Winter 2009

As we head into the winter months, many of us like to venture to the slopes for ski and snowboarding season. Regardless of what snow activities you will be undergoing, ensuring that you have the correct eye protection should be your main priority. Lucky for you, here at Shade Station we have a great range of goggles available ensuring that you hit the slopes with maximum protection and in winter true style!

First up are the super exclusive Oakley Wisdom goggles. Available in a wide range of styles and vibrant colours, the Ducati red goggles are particularly special and feature the Ducati script logo etched on the frames. The Ducati Wisdom snow goggles incorporate the ultimate and unique performance of Oakley’s High Definition Optics (Oakley HDO) which means that your peripheral view is maximised to full potential. With a triple-layer polar fleece you don’t need to worry about potential sweat and the goggles also feature Oakley’s F3 anti-fog technology whilst blocking 100% of all UV light. The Wisdom goggles also include O Matter strap clips meaning that they can be worn securely with or without a helmet. Aside from providing you with the best in sports function that money can buy, there are a range of Oakley Wisdom styles, specifically launched for the winter sports season, which all feature unique styling with bold colours and a range of various functions though fulfilling maximum eye and face protection is paramount throughout all of the range. Two further exciting Oakley goggle new additions include the Oakley Ambush goggles and the Oakley Splice goggles. The Oakley Ambush goggles are ideal for smaller and medium sized faces and provide the wearer with an extremely comfortable fit as they can be worn with or without a helmet with the use of O Matter strap clips and also incorporate triple layer moisture absorbing fleece foam. These goggles also feature a dual-vented lens and F2 anti-fog coating to maximise visual clarity. The Oakley Splice goggles are a great new style for the winter season and are perfect for medium to larger faces. The key functions include an internal frame which frees your nose from pressure and ultimately allows you to be completely comfortable whilst wearing the goggles. The Splice Goggles also feature O Matter strap connections for an even and balanced fit and again, triple fleece face foam to keep your face warm and sweat free! There is also a fantastic range of other Oakley goggles to choose from, all of which retain the classic Oakley style and provide incredible technology and high performance.  A sure favourite among the girly girls are the Oakley XS O Frames in a beautiful pink and white shade!

Adidas Goggles also feature three stylish goggles to choose from this winter; the newest being the ID2 in oyster and matte bronze shades.  Aside from looking extremely dynamic and visual with their unique colouring, these goggles also feature Light Stabilising Technology for advanced and superior all round performance. Adidas is very renowned as a trusted lifestyle brand and the selection of goggles, also including the striking red and white Burna goggles and the sleek brown and orange Yodia goggles are perfect examples of further great products that Adidas has added to its collections.

Dragon Goggles a relatively new and extremely cutting edge brand and here at Shade Station we have a great range of their cool and funky looking goggles which are sure to get you noticed on the slopes! The new Rogue Dragon goggles with their blue and white signature Jamie Lynn graphic design have ionized lenses and are very much the statement ski accessory. There is a fantastic selection of colours to chose from, some also with gold ionized lenses and the main key features for Dragon goggles are that they incorporate unidirectional air flow systems to reduce fogging and feature flexible double lens technology. Dragon goggles also have a unique curve for an unrestricted view which of course allows the skier to enjoy the experience to its full potential.

Next up we have the rather psychedelic looking Electric goggles. There are 18 fantastic designs to choose from and in terms of style, they range from paisley prints right through to quirky pinstripe designs. There are 2 models with the Electric range the EG5 goggles and the EG1’s – all of which feature 100% UV protection, anti-fog coating and specifically designed vents to prevent misting for unrestricted vision and also to keep your face cool. The goggles are also triple layered to reduce any dirt coming into contact with the face. The EG5 goggles combine all the technical features as that of the EG1 goggles but with a smaller fit which is perfect for ladies and children.

Last but by no means least is the collection of Von Zipper goggles. With fun designs for every face size, these goggles feature high tech functions; one of the most exciting and innovative being the Von Zipper Skullcandy Replicator goggles which incorporate removable headphones. The Von Zipper goggles have a dual layer anti-fog coated, cylindrical lens which is perfect for all manner of weather conditions and ensures maximum visibility. They also feature lens venting for maximum air circulation and the fleece lined, triple density face foam make them feel ultra lightweight which certainly adds to the comfort factor! These goggles also provide 100% UV light protection and are helmet compatible.

As you can see we have a wide selection of stylish goggles available which also offer the ultimate in function and durability. Each brand has unique styling so you can be sure to find a pair of ski goggles or snowboard goggles which allow you to look super trendy whilst up on the slopes as well as ensuring that your face and eyes are fully protected. Now all you have to do is relax and enjoy the snow experience!