It used to be that all snow goggles had to do was filter out UV rays on the slopes. Not any more.

In today's hi-tech world we want all sorts of functionality, like a heads-up display, performance analytics and smartphone connectivity.

Luckily the Oakley Airwave Snow Goggle does all that and more, delivering crisp graphics on a display perceived as a 14-inch screen that is five feet away (so there¹s no need to refocus your eye). Here you can get stats on your speed, jump, altitude and climate temperature.

Plus smartphone connectivity means you can take control of your alpine playlist, track your friends and exterminate John Connor (OK, we made that last part up).

Essential because: You’ll never feel underwhelmed by your snow goggles again.

uk.oakley.com | £500

Words by Stephanie Soh