Long gone are the days when buying goggles meant grabbing any old pair off the shelf at the ski shop. Now, some decisions are to be made. Everything from color, lens tint, cost, helmet compatibility and how good you look on the sun deck at lunch with them cocked to the side of your head has to be taken into consideration. For all of these categories the Scott Messenger is a strong contender.

The Messenger is the goggle of choice for many Scott team athletes, including Eric Pollard. It comes with a patented mirrored dual Amplifier lens, which provides contrast in varying light conditions. Ergonomic design provides a surprising amount of comfort for different face shapes, and the Messenger is helmet compatible. Like a Harley-Davidson, the Messenger's styling is subtle, classy, and oh-so-badass. Weighing in at only half the price of some competitor's goggles, the Scott Messenger flawlessly combines function and good looks, making it a clear winner. -J.V.