The Best Safety Goggles and Glasses

Whether you're a chemist, a mechanic, or an ATV enthusiast, your eyes are one of your most valuable and vulnerable assets, and they need reliable protection. We like the DeWalt Concealer Safety Goggles best overall thanks to their blend of protection, comfort, and affordability. Check out our other top picks to find one that matches your style.

We like the clip attachment that lets you add your own prescription lenses if you need them, without the added hassle and bulk of a pair of glasses. You can get these goggles in a clear or smoke finish to better protect against harmful UV light, but we don’t recommend them for working with paint or stain, as it can be nearly impossible to get off the lenses.

For even more ventilation, you can change out the strap for temples and turn the goggles into glasses. But the antifog technology isn’t without drawbacks—the specialized chemical coating on the lenses is very delicate, so be sure to read the cleaning instructions carefully so you don’t accidentally ruin them.

DeWalt Dominator Safety Glasses meet the ANSI Z87.1+ standard, and they come in a variety of different lens tints. We like the rubber-tipped temples and rubber nosepiece for comfortable, all-day wear, but we found that the nosepiece can fall off and get lost, so we recommend gluing it in place as soon as you get the glasses.

These Magid lenses are scratch-resistant polycarbonate, ANSI Z87.1 high impact-certified, and they have an antifog coating. Soft temple pads make the glasses comfortable enough for everyday wear, and because the frames are much like regular eyeglasses, most eye care centers can swap out the regular lenses with your prescription.

They’re not the highest-quality glasses on our list, but they’re inexpensive and they hold up well to regular use.

The Stealth goggles have a rubber body for a snug fit, and the headband pivots, so you can adjust where it rests on your head. We like the extra-wide field of view offered by the lenses of these goggles, but their antifog properties get mixed reviews from users.

These are some of the most accommodating OTG goggles on the market, but they still might not fit all glasses, so check measurements before you buy.

If you want the best of goggles and glasses, the 3M Virtua glasses have a little of both. They fit like glasses, but they also have an extra protective removable foam gasket around the outer edge to create a more secure seal around your face.

The gasket has vents to reduce fogging, though we’ve found they can still fog up. We like the Cord Control System (CCS) that keeps your earplug cords in place and prevents them from tangling. They’re not as sturdy as other models, but we thought they had enough unique features to warrant a spot on our list.

It’s hard to find a pair of sunglasses that look cool on everyone, but these Smith and Wesson safety glasses might just hit the mark. Their sleek design lets them do double duty as your favorite pair of shades, and their sturdy construction and wraparound design give you all the protection you’ll need, whether you’re at the range, on the jobsite, or just mowing the lawn.

The tinted lenses reduce glare and protect against harmful UV rays, so they’re great for bright, sunny days. Bonus: the glasses come with a microfiber bag you can use for storage and for cleaning.

If you want to be able to protect your eyes while wearing prescription glasses but you don’t like the feel of goggles, then the NoCry Over-Glasses Safety Glasses might be a good fit. They have a flatter front to them than other safety glasses, so there’s less image distortion, but they don’t have antifog. They have padded temples to reduce pressure and discomfort behind the ears, but they don’t work well with earmuffs. The NoCry glasses are slightly smaller than traditional OTG glasses, so be sure to check the dimensions to make sure your prescription glasses are compatible with this design before you buy. These glasses also come with a money-back guarantee.

We liked the DeWalt Concealer best thanks to its snug fit, excellent protection, prescription lens option, and affordable price. Aside from safety considerations like ANSI-certification, antifog lenses, and UV protection, it's also important to consider comfort and style. After all, you're more likely to wear safety glasses if you like the way they look and feel.

So if you aren't a fan of the DeWalt Concealer's goggle profile, consider another option from our list.

We studied the highest-rated and most popular safety goggles and glasses to see which ones truly rose to the top. We checked safety ratings and considered each product’s unique features, and we read what users had to say about the comfort and convenience of each one. You can learn more about how we review and rank products by checking out our methodology.

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