What Are OTG Goggles?

OTG (Over The Glasses) goggles are ski/snowboard goggles that are designed to accommodate prescription glasses. The volume within the goggle is typically more spacious and the foam either has bigger openings or is more compressible to allow room for the arms/temples of the spectacles. With these features, riders can wear their glasses more comfortably and benefit from both the clear sight prescription glasses provide and the protection, warmth, style, etc. that goggles offer.

What Does OTG Stand For?

OTG stands for “Over The Glasses.”

How Do OTG Goggles Work?

OTG goggles work by having more space in the lens area to allow room for prescription glasses. The Index 2.0, for example, is Giro’s highest volume goggle. There are also different foam features such as reliefs at the temple area or more compressible foam to improve the fit and comfort when wearing glasses with goggles.

Do All Glasses Fit In OTG Glasses?

It depends on your glasses size. Larger-framed glasses or glasses with thick arms could have trouble fitting.

Who Should Use OTG Frames?

Skiers or snowboarders who wear prescription glasses will want to have a pair of OTG goggles as part of their kit because of the benefit of the glasses-conscious design. Even if you decide to wear contacts occasionally at least you will have the option to switch back to glasses when desired.

Can you wear sunglasses under OTG goggles?

We would not recommend wearing sunglasses under OTG goggles because sunglasses can be bulkier than prescription glasses. Plus, goggles are equipped with lenses that shield your eyes from differing brightness levels/conditions, so sunglasses underneath could be redundant. Learn more about VLT for lenses and how they work for different lighting conditions.

Do all goggles have an OTG version?

Not all goggles have an OTG version, be sure to check out the product page of Giro goggles to see if it has an OTG label.What is SportRX?

SportRX is a company that brings prescription lenses to a variety of sport goggles, including a selection of Giro goggles such as the Article II, Contour RS, and Contour. This is a great option if you prefer to leave the specs at home.

Considerations:

Wearing glasses under goggles does have risks to consider. They are stiffer and/or have parts that could cause injuries in the event of a crash. Glasses could also fog which inhibits vision. We advise using an anti-fog spray to help prevent fogging.