We were so impressed with Utopia's "Dirty" goggle we gave it a 9.0 using our previous rating system (April '04). Now Utopia has made a few changes to the already-good goggle and is calling it "Too Dirty." The first noticeable upgrade is the foam used; it still is triple-layered yet seems to be a bit firmer than the previous versionbut it remains comfortable and holds in sweat effectively.
I was really impressed by the anti-fog, scratch-resistant lens after several outings in muddy riding conditions. I didn't experience any fogging and noticed only some slight surface scratches on the lensnothing like you would expect to see on a normal lens, and this was without using tear-offs. I felt the Dirty goggle offered a sufficient peripheral view; but the Too Dirty version has even more with a revised frame, and it still seems to fit most of the helmets with which I have tried it.
| UTOPIA: | 323/936-4500
www.utopiaoptics.com |
| Gear | Max. | Rated |
| Style | 20 | 17 |
| Comfort | 10 | 9 |
| Function | 50 | 48 |
| Wash/care | 10 | 9 |
| Price | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 93 |
The silicone tack strip that runs along the center of the goggle's strap is so tacky that it is difficult to slide into place at times. But that is ultimately a good thing, because once the strap is in place, it grips the helmet unmovingly.
The goggle comes in several colors. My favorite is white, because it matches almost anything; the only problem is it's a little harder to keep looking clean. I think the Too Dirty goggle is well worth its $49.95 retail price.
Joe McKimmy