1 / 31Smith Tribute Goggle
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Description
The Smith Tribute is a cylindrical goggle built for smaller face shapes — straightforward, fog-resistant, and comfortable for a full day on the hill. The Carbonic-x lens is Smith's durable, impact-resistant lens material that holds up to abuse without the optical premium of ChromaPop. A Fog-X anti-fog inner lens and active Airflow ventilation handle moisture well in cold and variable conditions. The Responsive Fit frame with dual-layer compression-molded face foam conforms to your face without pressure points, and the strap pairs cleanly with Smith helmets.
Who this is for: skiers and riders with smaller faces looking for a reliable, no-frills goggle that does the job without the upgrade price. If you need lens interchangeability, a wider field of view, or ChromaPop-level optical enhancement, step up to the Squad or I/O line. The Tribute doesn't offer a quick-change lens system and no bonus lens is included.
- Cylindrical Carbonic-x lens — impact-resistant, 100% UVA/UVB protection
- Fog-X anti-fog inner lens + Airflow ventilation for all-day clarity
- Small fit — Responsive Fit frame shaped for smaller faces
- Dual-layer compression-molded face foam for a comfortable seal
- Helmet-compatible — integrates with Smith helmets
| Lens Tech | ChromaPop |
|---|---|
| Anti-Fog | 5X anti-fog inner lens |
| Best For | All-mountain — ChromaPop clarity at accessible price |
Specs
- Vision
- Cylindrical Carbonic-x lens for clarity and impact resistance with built-in Airflow technology for active ventilation
- Fog-X anti-fog inner lens for fog-free performance
- Provides 100% protection against UVA / UVB
- Fit / Integration
- Designed for ultimate integration with Smith helmets for maximum comfort, ventig and fog-free performance
- Dual-slide strap for easy size adjustment
- Ultra-wide, silicone-backed strap stays put
- Dual-layer compression-molded face foam for low-profile, form-fitting comfort
- Responsive Fit frame adjusts to your face for a precise, comfortable fit
- Small Fit
Details
- Type
- Goggle
- Vendor
- Smith
- SKU
- M004540JX99C1
- UPC / GTIN
- 197737135256
Black | Red Sol-X Mirror
Smith Tribute Snow Goggle
Tribute family · 26/27
Technology
Carbonic-x Lens
Smith’s base lens material — an impact-resistant polycarbonate that gives a clear view of the terrain. It is the value tier, without the contrast-tuned tint of a ChromaPop lens.
Cylindrical Lens Shape
A lens that curves side to side but stays flat top to bottom, keeping the goggle low-profile and the price down while still offering a wide field of view.
Small-Fit Responsive Frame
A compact frame sized for narrower faces, built to flex and adapt to your contours for a precise seal, with dual-layer compression-molded face foam.
Fog-X Anti-Fog
An anti-fog treatment bonded to the inner lens that resists condensation, so the view stays clear through cold, damp days.
Features
- ·Cylindrical Carbonic-x lens for a clear, impact-resistant view
- ·Small-fit frame sized for narrower faces
- ·Fog-X anti-fog treatment on the inner lens
- ·Dual-slide strap for quick size adjustment
- ·Silicone-backed strap for a secure hold on a helmet
- ·Designed to vent cleanly with Smith helmets; ships in a microfiber bag
The Smith Tribute solves a specific problem: standard goggles that sit too wide, letting light and cold leak in at the temples. It takes Smith’s value formula — a cylindrical Carbonic-x lens with Fog-X venting — and packs it into a small-fit frame for narrower faces. The Carbonic-x lens is the entry-level glass: impact-resistant and clear, without the flat-light contrast a ChromaPop lens delivers, which is the honest trade at this price.
The small frame is what you are paying attention to here. Dual-layer, compression-molded foam and a Responsive Fit chassis are dimensioned to seal on a smaller face instead of gapping at the cheekbones, and a dual-slide strap makes it easy to dial the tension one-handed over a helmet. The silicone-backed band keeps the goggle from creeping, and it vents cleanly with a matching Smith helmet so the Fog-X inner lens can hold off condensation on damp Cascade days.
Reach for the Tribute if a standard goggle has always felt oversized and you want a clear, well-vented lens without spending on premium optics. Larger faces will find it tight — the Transfer, its medium-fit sibling, shares the same lens and venting in a bigger frame. And if reading flat light is your priority, move up to a ChromaPop goggle; the Tribute is honest about sitting at the base tier.
Safety — read this
A goggle shields your eyes from wind, glare, and flying snow and gives you the contrast to read terrain; it is not head protection. Pair it with a certified helmet.
Strengths
- +Small-fit frame seals on narrower faces that standard goggles gap
- +Cylindrical Carbonic-x lens gives a clear, impact-resistant view
- +Dual-slide strap dials tension quickly one-handed over a helmet
- +Fog-X inner lens and helmet venting fight fogging
- +Silicone-backed strap keeps the goggle planted on a shell
Best For
Skiers and riders with smaller faces who want a low-profile, well-vented goggle at a value price.
Limitations
- −Base Carbonic-x lens lacks ChromaPop’s flat-light contrast
- −Ships with one lens and no spare in the box
- −Small fit runs tight for medium and larger faces
- −Not an OTG design for wearing eyeglasses underneath
Not For
Anyone with a medium-to-large face (the Transfer fits better), those who need flat-light contrast (choose a ChromaPop lens), or eyeglass wearers who want an OTG design.
Specs
- Lens Shape
- Cylindrical
- Lens Material
- Carbonic-x (impact-resistant; base tier, not ChromaPop)
- Anti-Fog
- Fog-X inner-lens treatment
- Frame
- Responsive Fit · dual-layer compression-molded face foam
- Strap
- Silicone-backed · dual-slide adjustment
- Fit
- Small (built for narrower faces)
- Helmet Integration
- Designed for Smith helmet compatibility and venting
- Included
- Microfiber goggle bag (no spare lens)
Common Questions
- Is the Smith Tribute good for small faces?
- Yes. The Tribute is built as a small-fit goggle, with a compact frame and foam sized to seal on narrower faces that gap in a standard goggle. Larger faces will find it tight and should look at the Transfer.
- Does the Tribute use a ChromaPop lens?
- No. The Tribute uses Smith’s base Carbonic-x lens for impact resistance and a clear view, trading ChromaPop’s contrast boost for a lower price. Choose a ChromaPop model if flat-light contrast is your priority.
- What is the difference between the Tribute and the Transfer?
- Both share the cylindrical Carbonic-x lens and Fog-X venting. The Tribute is a small fit for narrower faces, while the Transfer is a medium fit for average-to-larger faces.
