GIRO DROPLINE MTB GOGGLE

July 14, 2025

We first laid eyes on Giro’s Dropline MTB goggles back in April. In a secretive meeting away from the prying eyes of the public, Giro showed us a few very exciting new products and updated branding that excited our crew. Since then I’ve put a number of rides in with the Dropline goggles strapped around my melon. They quickly became one of my favorite goggles as they offer a great fit, great optical performance thanks to the VIVID lens tech, competitive breathability and some really nice features. Along with the set I’ve been riding, we just mailed out a set to one of our Members for a long-term review. He just so happens to be an optometrist, so we look forward to his impressions of the goggles as well.

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THE DETAILS

VIVID LENS | Built to be a gravity-specific goggle, the Giro Dropline MTB goggles offer what we’d say is one of the best quick-change lens changing systems we’ve seen. It allows you to change the lenses easily, even with gloves on and without having to get fingerprints all over. It’s a patent-pending feature and one we like a lot. Speaking of lenses, the goggles come with a VIVID trail-tuned tint lens plus a bonus clear lens. Since it’s been pretty warm for most of our test rides we’ve not had to test the anti-fog coating, but trust that it will work similar to other quality goggles if not better.

Prescription glass wearers will be happy to hear that Giro claims the Dropline MTB goggles are Over The Glass compatible. We’ve not yet tested that, but hope to soon.

STRAP | Giro gives the strap a 45mm raked design, which aids in comfort, and retention.

FRAME FEATURES | The strap also utilizes DryCore sweat management, which is a thin silicone bead that is embedded into the face foam. It sounds weird, but I really like it. As a sweaty rider, the little bit of silicone almost gives a suction-cup type feel against your forehead and redirects sweat around your eyes. I’m a big fan of this tech. The outrigger strap is designed to push airflow into the helmet, aiding in cooling and ventilation.

THE WOLF’S FIRST IMPRESSION

I’ve had quite a few rides in the Dropline goggles and I have yet to find anything to complain about. I’m a huge fan of VIVID lens technology and think it offers a very wide range of performance enhancements across a wide range of lighting and colors of dirt. The lens changing process is quick and easy, though I’ve not yet felt the need to ditch the VIVID lens here in the bright and sunny high desert.

The raked goggle strap applies a nice upward pressure against my face and prevents the goggles from sliding down over my eyebrows and limited my field of view. The pressure is even and not too tight around my nose, which helps keep my breathing unrestricted no matter how hard I’m pinning it down the hill.

As mentioned above, the silicone-bead embedded into the face foam is a game changer for me. I absolutely love it, even though I thought it was a bit weird when I first saw it and felt the foam. I’ve not yet noticed any discomfort from it and welcome the sweat diversion.

Overall I really like these goggles. For many years, the Oakley Airbake has been the gold standard for me, with Leatt’s offerings being a more affordable but nearly as good version. Of course, I’m biased, but our Loam Wolf goggles have also been getting a ton of use and I think that for the price they offer a solid performance argument, but these Giro Dropline MTB goggles are quite possibly my new favorite when it comes to flat out performance. I do hope to see more strap options and colors since I’m obviously way too concerned with style, but, there’s no denying how well these goggles work, at least in my opinion.

Price: $139.95
Website: Giro.com