Review: Anon M3 MFI Goggles
By Ski Expert
Ryan Waldbillig
Anon M3 MFI Goggles
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$279.95
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The Curated Take
4.5/5
The Anon M3 MFI Goggles are an excellent choice for travelers and park skiers who need durable, flexible, and fog-resistant eyewear. These goggles stand out with their rubber material frame, offering durability and the ability to withstand rough conditions. The magnetic lenses provide ease in changing and are particularly beneficial in various weather conditions, from sunny to rainy days. While they offer a good field of view, they are not the largest available but strike a balance between size and visibility. These goggles are ideal for those who want a quality, versatile pair that can handle different terrains and conditions.
Ideal for
- Durable, flexible frame
- Won't fog up
- Easily change lenses
Not ideal for
- Liner wears quickly
Durability
These goggles may have a big price tag, but wearers will definitely get their money's worth out of them. I've taken these all around the world in my board bag...Read more
Field of View
These goggles definitely don't have the biggest field of view out of the many I've used over the years, but it's a great middle ground. I can see enough surroundings...Read more
Anti Fog
These are a great choice for those who have many issues with fogged goggles. I primarily ski in the PNW, where it is constantly wet, and goggle fogging is really...Read more
Ventilation
During the core winter months, I've never had an issue with the ventilation, but when it gets warm in the spring and early summer, I generally opt for sunglasses because...Read more
Quality
I think these are built well. However, the one fault I found with mine was the felt liner on the foam. This liner is comfortable, but it has fallen off...Read more
Comfort
Everybody's face is shaped a bit differently, so these might be more or less comfortable for some. Still, in my experience, these are some of the most comfortable goggles I've...Read more
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Ryan Waldbillig
About the goggles
- Model: Anon M3 MFI Goggles
Test conditions
- When I bought these: 2019
- Where I’ve used them: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Vermont, Norway
- How many times I've used it: 300
Expert Reviews of the Anon M3 MFI Goggles
Ryan Waldbillig The Anon M3 MFI Goggles are really great for travelers and park skiers. Anon went in a different direction with these than most brands. The frame is a flexible rubber material rather than a hard plastic, which gives these a ton of durability. Whether someone stuffs them in a backpack or a board bag or gets slammed in the park, these won't break even if they try. They can twist, bend, and return to normal, giving one peace of mind.
Another great feature is the now industry-standard magnetic lenses. These allow wearers to pop the lenses in and out easily and quickly if they want to change out the lenses on the hill.
I've tested them on warm sunny days, rainy days, and hiking in the backcountry and rarely have had them fog up.
The one place these could improve is the foam liner. While it is very comfortable, the soft liner over the foam is glued on, and mine wore off and peeled away from the foam after only two seasons of use.
Product Specs
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Frame size | Medium, Large |
| Lens type | Cylindrical |
| Conditions | Sunny, Partly cloudy |
Review Ratings
Durability
5/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 5 of 5 stars. These goggles may have a big price tag, but wearers will definitely get their money's worth out of them. I've taken these all around the world in my board bag and had 300+ days with them, and they are still going strong. Even the strap has held up and is still good as new, unlike other goggles I've had in the past that stretch out over time.
Field of View
4/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 4 of 5 stars. These goggles definitely don't have the biggest field of view out of the many I've used over the years, but it's a great middle ground. I can see enough surroundings to be aware of what's around me, but they don't make the field of view so big that the goggles are oversized. I've had oversized goggles in the past for a larger field of view and had issues fitting them comfortably with a helmet, and the added view wasn't worth it in my experience.
Anti Fog
5/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 5 of 5 stars. These are a great choice for those who have many issues with fogged goggles. I primarily ski in the PNW, where it is constantly wet, and goggle fogging is really hard to combat at times, but these rarely fog up on me, and if they do, it's usually when hiking when I'll just pop off the lens and stash it for a bit.
Ventilation
4/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 4 of 5 stars. During the core winter months, I've never had an issue with the ventilation, but when it gets warm in the spring and early summer, I generally opt for sunglasses because of the added heat. But these have plenty of ventilation for most people's use during the winter months. When someone gets hot in the spring, they can always pop out the lens for a minute to cool off.
Quality
4/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 4 of 5 stars. I think these are built well. However, the one fault I found with mine was the felt liner on the foam. This liner is comfortable, but it has fallen off after three seasons of use. The foam still works fine but isn't quite as comfortable.
Comfort
5/5
Ryan Waldbillig gave 5 of 5 stars. Everybody's face is shaped a bit differently, so these might be more or less comfortable for some. Still, in my experience, these are some of the most comfortable goggles I've had. The flexible frame forms nicely to my face and doesn't press down on my nose too much. I've had other goggles that were too large and pressed on my nose, which could sometimes be uncomfortable.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Ryan Waldbillig I love these goggles for traveling. Anon made a great flexible frame for them, so when the goggles are stashed into a snowboard or ski bag, owners don't have to worry about the frames breaking, whether driving or flying somewhere. This also comes in handy if someone tends to crash a lot and break goggles. I've had countless crashes with these, and the magnetic lens never fell out, and the frames are still like new after four years.
Why did you choose this product?
Ryan Waldbillig I ended up with these after winning them at a staff party for my local resort one year. I knew about Anon but had never tried any of their gear before, but now I'm hooked. I've had these for a few years, and they're still my go-to goggles for any occasion.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Ryan Waldbillig With a retail price of around $275, these are on the high end of goggle pricing. I'm unsure if I would cough up that much cash for any pair of goggles, but these are still worth it. They are one of the best pairs of goggles I've used in 20+ years of skiing, and I've gone through probably 12 or more different goggles.
