Do you need to wear glasses when you ride your motorcycle? If so you’ll have to find motorcycle helmets that are designed specifically for it.
Sure you could potentially cram your glasses in with any old helmet, but the simple fact of the matter is that it won’t be comfortable.
For this reason, I decided to pull together a list of motorcycle helmets designed specifically for riders with glasses.
What to Look for in Motorcycle Helmets for Riders With Glasses
If you haven’t tried it, wearing glasses with a motorcycle helmet can be uncomfortable. Motorcycle helmets are designed to fit snugly on your head. You don’t want a helmet to be loose or sloppy fitting.
Because of this, the padding around where your glasses typically sit can be tight. Force some glasses on with a helmet and you’re going to have a nasty headache soon.
Get a Glasses-Friendly Helmet
The solution is glasses-friendly helmets. Yes, they do exist. If you’re looking around at helmets in person, look for a seam or groove in the padding where glasses would typically sit. In glasses-friendly helmets, this is there for a reason.
If you’re shopping online, simply look for eyeglass-friendly helmets, or check the list of features and stats of the helmet you’re interested in for a glasses-friendly listing. If a helmet has this built-in, it will likely be listed in the features.
It’s also worth noting that a helmet designed as a glasses-friendly option will be equally comfortable if you decide to put your contacts in and not wear your frames.
Try the Helmet on With Your Glasses
Also, it’s worth it to actually try the helmet on before buying. If you’re in person, this is easy, simply wear the glasses you’ll usually wear when you go to check out the helmet.
If you’re shopping online, I say to do more research upfront and find a helmet that has a glasses-friendly design listed as a feature. Also, you should definitely shop at a retailer that lets you return said helmet should you get it and find that it’s not quite as glasses friendly as you expected. I recommend Revzilla and Cycle Gear for that reason.
5 Helmets to Consider
Here are five different helmets you should consider if you wear glasses.
1. HJC i30 Helmet
The HJC i30 Helmet is a nicely featured, modern open-faced helmet. It has a lightweight polycarbonate shell, is DOT approved, advanced channel ventilation, a clear face shield, MultiCool interior liner, and a double D-ring chin strap. The nice thing about this helmet is that the liner and padding in the helmet have a channel for your glasses so you can comfortably wear them.
Check it out at Revzilla
Check it out on Cycle Gear
Check it out at Amazon
2. Bell Helmets Star MIPS DLX Shockwave Helmet
If an open-face helmet isn’t your speed, then you should check out a full-face helmet, and the Bell Helmets Star MIPS DLX Shockwave Helmet is for you. The helmet comes with a Tri-Matrix composite shell, MIPS energy management system, six shell and EPS sizes to ensure a slim fit, X-Static XT2 silver liner, Panovision ProTint Photochromatic face shield, integrated speaker pockets, and it meets or exceeds Snell 2015 and DOT certifications. The EPS and comfort liner have a glasses channel designed into them so you can comfortably wear your glasses while riding.
Check it out at Revzilla
Check it out on Cycle Gear
Check it out at Amazon
3. Shark Spartan GT Carbon Skin Helmet
The Shark Spartan GT Carbon Skin Helmet is another great option for riders that wear glasses. The helmet’s shell is made of multiaxial fiberglass using fiberglass, composite, and carbon fiber. It also features multi-density EPS, double D-ring chin strap, optical Class 1-rated visor, Alveotech lining fabric featuring antimicrobial properties that is removable and washable, dual-use anti-fog breath guard, and a slot reserved for the Sharktooth intercom. The EPS is also designed specifically for glasses.
Check it out at Revzilla
Check it out on Cycle Gear
Check it out at Amazon
4. Shark Street Drak Neon Helmet
The Shark Stree Drak Neon Helmet features an injected thermoplastic resin, a natural fiber interior that’s removable and washable, an advanced ventilation system, a quick-release goggles system, a protective face mask, an aerodynamic shell, and a D-ring chin strap. The EPS has a groove for glasses, so you can comfortably wear them.
Check it out at Revzilla
Check it out on Cycle Gear
Check it out at Amazon
5. Nexx X-Vilitur Helmet
The Nexx X-Vilitur Helmet is a fantastic modular option if you wear glasses. The helmet features an X-MATRIX aerodynamic shell made of fiberglass, aramid, and carbon fibers. Super Locker 360-degree double pivot system for the chin bar. Additional features include Pinlock-ready face shield in the box, X-SWIFT Quick Release visor mechanism, internal sun visor, advanced venting, special one-piece neck pad and cheek pads, breath guard, and a micro-ratchet stainless steel chin strap. The helmet comes with DOT and ECE approval and Morfofit ergonomic cheek pads fit for glasses wearers.
Check it out at Revzilla
Check it out on Cycle Gear
Check it out at Amazon
