Ski Goggle Lenses

Finding the right replacement lens for your BOLD ski goggles is the easiest way to upgrade your mountain experience. Whether you are hunting for a clear lens for night skiing, a high contrast storm lens for a heavy blizzard, or a dark mirrored lens for bluebird sunny days, this collection has exactly what you need. All of our replacement lenses feature our fully magnetic design, meaning you can easily swap them out on the chairlift or in the lodge in seconds to match the changing weather.

What is POW Viz Plus technology?
POW Viz Plus is our proprietary high contrast lens technology found in the majority of our lenses. It filters out specific wavelengths of light to boost contrast and depth perception, making it much easier to see bumps and ruts in the snow, especially in flat light conditions.

What is an Auto Tint ski goggle lens?
Our Auto Tint lenses use photochromic technology to automatically change color based on the light conditions. They lighten up when it is cloudy or snowing and darken when the sun comes out, giving you one highly versatile lens for the entire day.

When should I use a clear lens?
Clear lenses are the absolute best choice for night skiing, indoor slopes, or extreme blizzards where you need the maximum amount of light to safely see the terrain in front of you.

How do I know which lens to wear?
We make it incredibly easy. We clearly mark either Everyday Sunny Day or Low Light Stormy Day right on the lens itself. This takes all the guesswork out of your morning routine so you can simply grab the perfect lens for the weather and get straight to the mountain.

How do I know which model replacement lens I need?
We made reordering super simple. Your specific goggle model name is etched directly into the bottom corner of your lens. There is no guessing or searching through old emails required, just check the corner of your current lens and order the exact match.

Are replacement lenses affordable and easy to find?
Absolutely. We know that replacing your gear can sometimes be a massive headache. Many goggle brands make you go on a wild goose chase just to figure out which lens fits your frame, and once you finally find it, the price can easily be $120 or more. BOLD has made a firm commitment to always have replacement lenses readily available for our goggles, and always at a highly affordable price.

Will these replacement lenses fit my BOLD goggles?
Yes, simply select the lens that matches your specific frame model, like the Morningside or the Rambler, and the magnetic system will snap right into place.

Building the perfect goggle setup is all about matching your lens to the weather, and understanding VLT makes that choice incredibly easy. VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission. In super simple terms, it is the percentage of ambient light that a lens lets pass through to your eyes. Think of it like the tint on a car window:

• High VLT 50% to 85%: Lets a lot of light in. You want a high VLT on dark, cloudy, or snowy days so your vision is brightened and you can see the terrain clearly.
• Low VLT 5% to 20%: Blocks most of the light. You want a low VLT on bright, sunny bluebird days so you do not have to squint and your eyes stay relaxed.

The easiest rule of thumb to remember is this: Dark out? High VLT. Bright out? Low VLT.

We know that replacing your gear can sometimes be a headache. Many goggle brands make you go on a wild goose chase just to figure out which lens fits your frame, and once you finally find it, the price can easily be $120 or more. BOLD has made a commitment to always have replacement lenses available for our goggles at a highly affordable price. We have also made the entire process super easy. We mark the model name directly on the lens itself, along with a clear label indicating if it is a sunny day lens or a low light lens. You will always know exactly what you are riding with and exactly what to order when it is time for a fresh one.

To make finding your perfect lens as simple as possible, here is a quick guide to our BOLD lens colors, their exact VLT percentages, and the ideal weather conditions for each:

Sunny Day Lenses Designed for bright bluebird days with harsh glare and zero clouds.

• Black: 6% VLT
• Silver: 14% VLT

Everyday Lenses Highly versatile options perfect for mixed conditions, partial sun, and shifting clouds.

• Gold: 17% VLT
• Arctic Blue: 20% VLT
• Rose Silver: 22% VLT
• Crimson Steel: 22% VLT
• Purple Haze: 25% VLT

Low Light and Stormy Day Lenses Powered by our POW Viz Plus high contrast technology, these are perfect for flat light, active snowfall, and heavy overcast skies.

• Citrus Blaze: 40% VLT
• Cherry Frost: 40% VLT
• Arctic Glow: 44% VLT

Night and Extreme Low Light Maximum visibility and light transmission for night skiing under the stadium lights or navigating severe blizzards.

• Clear: 85% VLT

Photochromic Auto Tint Lenses The ultimate one lens solution. This smart technology automatically darkens in the sun and lightens in the shade.

• Photochromic: Transitions from 20% to 83% VLT

Swapping your lenses to match the exact environment is the best way to get the most out of your time on the mountain, no matter what the Steamboat weather throws at you.

Shop by Condition

Light conditions on the mountain change constantly. Having the right VLT (Visible Light Transmission) in your goggle is the difference between seeing the terrain and guessing at it.

• Stormy Day / Low Light Lenses — High VLT (50–80%). Built for overcast skies, flat light, and trees. Arctic Glow is the go-to choice for days when depth perception suffers.
• Sunny Day / Everyday Lenses — Mid to low VLT (15–30%). Rose Silver, Citrus Blaze, and tinted options for bluebird days and high-altitude glare.
• Clear Lenses — 90%+ VLT. Night skiing and extreme low-light conditions where you need maximum light transmission.
• Photochromic Auto-Tint Lenses — One lens that adjusts automatically as UV changes throughout the day. No swapping required.

Need help matching VLT to your specific conditions? The ski goggle lens color guide covers every option with condition-by-condition recommendations.

Shop by Frame

BOLD lenses are frame-specific. The Morningside and Rambler use different shapes and magnetic seats — they won't cross-fit. Find your frame to see compatible lenses:

• Morningside Lenses — Medium to large face frame, standard sizing
• Morningside Max Lenses — Wide-fit frame, near-panoramic field of view
• Morningside XS Lenses — Narrow-fit frame for smaller and narrower faces
• Rambler Lenses — Medium to small face frame

Frequently Asked Questions

Are BOLD ski goggle lenses interchangeable between frames?

No. Lenses are frame-specific. The Morningside, Morningside Max, Morningside XS, and Rambler each use a different lens shape and magnetic seat geometry. Always match the lens model to your goggle frame. If you're not sure which frame you have, check the inside of your goggle — the model name is printed on the frame.

How fast does the magnetic lens swap actually work?

Under five seconds with gloves on. The lens drops into the magnetic seat, clicks into place along the top rail, and locks. To remove it, press the bottom of the lens and pull — it releases in one clean motion. No tools, no brittle clips, no needing to take off your gloves in cold weather.

What VLT should I use for flat light?

Flat light requires high VLT — 50% or above. BOLD's Arctic Glow lenses are built specifically for this. On overcast and stormy days, a high-VLT lens dramatically improves terrain definition versus a mid-tint everyday lens. See the ski goggle lens guide for full condition-by-condition VLT recommendations.

Can I buy just a lens, or do I need to buy a full goggle package?

Just the lens. Every product on this page is a standalone replacement lens — no frame included. All ship free and snap into your existing BOLD goggle in seconds. If you don't own a BOLD goggle yet, complete packages starting at $179 with two lenses and a hard case are available in the ski goggle collection.