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They are a bit pricey but honestly, I think Oakly airbrakes would suit you and be a comfortable fit.
What's Cairoli wear?
It's a brand called AVA. He used to run the 100% RACR goggles for ages.
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This is why I still run my 3 pairs of 12 year old Thor Hero goggles. I stocked up on lenses and tear offs when they were clearing them out after discontinuing the goggles and am good for another couple years yet.
I had a similar problem with a Formula CC. The helmet fit was great and was super comfortable but I could only use small framed goggles as it sat a bit lower than other helmets or the eyeport was a bit lower and even then they pushed down a little. Either way, it drove me crazy and after about 6 months I gave it to a mate who couldn't be happier with it.
I wear Airbrakes and Armegas 50/50. I don't have that issue but I also have a big squash -- which stretches the straps plenty. You might try reaching out to Oakley.
Scott Prospect goggles were recently updated (Prospect 2.0), they opened up the nose foam a lot and solved the issue for me… Except now they barely contact my nose and tickle the nose to death driving me crazy…
If you aren’t picky about color you can find great deals on airbrakes. I’ve picked them up for as little as $50 on discount.
Same problem here. This will sound dumb but when I was racing I wore kids goggles lol. I lost a little peripheral vision with them but I could breathe so the trade off was worth it. I discovered something by accident that really helped. My wife wears glasses so I got her Oakleys that are designed to go over glasses. I borrowed them one time and found I could breathe way easier. The foam is 50% or more thicker than a standard goggle, they pinched less right out of the box, plus the extra thickness gives you more foam to trim around the nose area. I ordered another pair about 6-7 months ago, I forget the official name but they’re the ones designed to fit over glasses. The extra thick foam made a huge difference.
Looks like something weird is going on and your goggles aren’t centered. The left side (your right) is pushed over, maybe it’s the camera but it doesn’t look right.
Those things were awesome—the best goggles ever. I need to dig out an old pair and send them to a place in China to replicate them.
Yeah between retail sales and MX Locker, I've acquired several pairs for much less than $100. I think (maybe not necessarily Oakley) riders who are sponsored, will wear a pair once or twice and then sell them for 1/3rd of the retail price when they get a new shipment.
Since I’ve lost weight and cut my hair shorter, my helmet is probably a tick too large. Which pushes my goggles down. I might look at getting one size smaller foam from Bell. Or better yet excuse to get a new lid. Either way better than looking like a bobble head going around the track!
The cycle gear in Webster, Tx not far from me sometimes has a few helmet's worth trying on. May look online see what they have in stock and go try some on.
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Scott Primal solved this issue for me. I have a deviated nasal septum and am very sensitive to pressure. The Scott rep told me to try these and they are a game changer. I’ve tried them all and IMO the bigger/ more expensive the goggle, the more it presses on your nose
For real? WTH I love Scott goggles.
Scott fury doesn't pinch my nose 100% and prospect does
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Scott, Astars, and Oakley all pinch my nose less than Armega. Oakley is probably the best fit, but they fog for me and seem hotter than the others.
Well they did just introduce a new mx goggle...
Same here....Scott Prospect 2.0 are better.
I was the one that posted in the other thread(s) about the Scott Prospect 2.0 wide nose opening. I've been wearing them and the new 6D ATR-3 for about 9 or 10 months now and it is a total game changer for me. And recently, I added the INtake nose magnet thingy into the mix. Holy crap.. I can breath through my nose! First time in 40+ years of MX. The Prospect 2.0 and the Intake are a really good match. The wide opening of the Prospect allows room for the INtake.. and the stiffness of the Intake plastic bridge provides additional support to prevent the goggle from smushing down on your nose. It's almost like they were designed together. If you guys doubt this Intake, let me tell you I ride both MX and MTB with a HRM at all times. And I am getting significantly reduced HR wearing this thing just from being able to breathe through my nose. Not exaggerating. And I get less cotton mouth riding MX since I am not full mouth breathing.
If you're wondering if the Intake would benefit you.... look in the mirror, tilt your head back so you can see your nostrils... breath in hard through your nose. If your nostrils collapse in on themselves and restrict your breathing.. go order the Intake right now. LOL
I wear Snow Scott Prospects ( with Moto lens) and the Alpinestars Supertech goggles. I've been told I have a big honker, and the 100% goggles have always pinched my nose too. I found that the snow version of the Scott prospects have a thicker foam. And I have been wearing the snow frames with MX lenses for a couple years .
When the Alpinestars goggles came out I decided to give them a try. I got them the day after they were available and love them. They have a great field of vision and the overall frame is smaller for a premium goggle that has such an open field of view. They have a more molded foam instead of the squared off die cut looking foam that is on most goggles. The foam feels firmer than my Prospects . On my face it feels similar to the Armega foam as far as stiffness goes, but its sculped and they feel like they put more pressure on my forehead and cheeks than my nose.
The Supertech Goggle has thin channels that allow sweat to escape between Your face and the foam. I was worried about dust being able to get through. But so far that has not been an issue. Even with dust from a sport SXS on a dry track. I wear Alpinestars helmets too and together they work well. I was so surprised at how well I could see out of them without any parts of the frame obstructing my view after noticing they were smaller than the Prospect and Armega frames.
I have not tried the Prospect 2 goggles yet. I like the injection molded lens better than a flat lens. I know that there is an injection molded lens for the Prospect available too, but I like the options of running different color lenses.And I think the injection molded lens for the prospect is limited in colors and or types.
Your head is built like mine, I’m assuming you have a big forehead too. 😆
I’ve had the same problem that is very evident in your picture. Your eyes are sitting at the bottom of the google and most of the lens is protecting your forehead. It all starts with the helmet and where it will place the goggle on your face so unfortunately it’s one of those things where you just have to try on each brand and find one that centers your face the best. If you're committed to that helmet, Spy makes a goggle that is taller/dips lower called the WOOT that fit me well.


Another option I haven’t personally tried but want to is the Oakley Frontline. They look to have a similar taller frame and a ‘softer’ nose bend.
The hard injection molded lenses for the Prospect, Fury, and Prospect 2.0 are available in multiple colors. Basically all the "Amp" series of lenses are the hard, pre-curved ones. I understand they certainly provide better protection, but I like the non-hard ones as they allow the goggle to flex and conform to my face better.
Maybe its in my head, but I feel like I can see better through an injection molded lens. I've only seen Rose, Gold, Blue chrome and grey lenses in the Amp series. 4 colors .
The Supertech has Clear,Yellow,bronze,grey,blue, multiple mirrored chrome colors, dual pane in multiple colors, etc. I like the non mirrored blue, yellow, clear and dual lens for cold weather .
I still have more pairs of Prospects than I have of the Supertechs. I just love the way the lens changes on the Supertech and the way they fit, and how I see when looking through the lens itself. I like and wear both still. And want to get a pair of the Prospect 2 to try too. I'm not saying the Prospect is bad, just that I find the Alpinestars to be better for ME.
Didn't read every reply, but just wanted to say I tried 100% goggles all of 2023 and part of 2024 and gave up. They pinch (I have a small nose) and are an example of a goggle company taking the "bigger is better" too far. The thickness of the foam and frame make it feel like you're looking down a tunnel. I also had to take extra care to adjust them to my face and within the helmet to make them feel "right". It was a pain in the ass every race weekend.
Went back to Scott and couldn't be happier. Prospects (and the Prospect 2.0s) have been great. I also greatly prefer the 4 point mounting system for tear offs... I never accidentally pull the whole stack.
Looks like Prospect 2.0 is the best opinion to try. I'll go for those. Thanks for the replies. I never expected so many responses.
I was looking at the nose area on my supertech and prospect goggles the other day and noticed how much more open the supertech is. Im surprised at how big the nose area is. I want to get some prospect 2.0 and airbrakes as well as the brand that shall not be mentioned to compare all of them. Maybe some leatt goggles too. Ive got some armegas I put aside when I was going to make a video comparing them and the supertech. Hopefully ill get to do that someday. I just dont see myself being able to do it anytime too soon.
I wanted the foam to be red on both pairs so it was easier to see . I only had a set of unworn snow prospects with the dual snow lens still in them. The snow version frame is the same, just a little thicker foam . Its really soft and comfirtable. I eas surprised at what the nose area looked like on them and that it felt less testrictive than the armega set i have. If i so a video compariason ill get a pair of moto prospect's too to try them and compare both. And prospect 2.0s
The supertech goggles are the pair with sone blue on them. The prospects are black/white/red foam.
I ended up ordering a pair of Fly since I have a Fly helmet. Easy Amazon return if needed. The 2.0 are supposed to be more open in the nose than the original prospect. I really like the Supratechs and from the picture, they seemed to have more room but that's hard to tell without fitment/positioning.
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