Best Safety Glasses in 2021

Fog, glare and anti-scratch, these wraparounds not only look cool, but they have excellent durability. Made from clear polycarbonate, they are also EN170 certified so protect your eyes from UV rays. What we particularly like about the NoCry Safety Glasses are just how comfortable they are to wear. Lightweight, they sit easily on your face, with added rubber grips on the arms so they stay in place. For the mid-price, we think these are the best safety glasses for general use, are an excellent choice for DIY, woodwork and metal work and can be worn without distorting your vision, both in and outdoor.

With the look of sporting gear, the Uvex Pheos Safety Glasses keep your eyes safe from debris and particles caused by DIY. And the cool design includes a duo-spherical lens for a wide field of vision so you can easily see the job at hand. A clear, safe view is at the heart of these chemical resistant glasses, with added anti-fog and a scratch-resistant inner to keep your safety goggles blemish-free and protected.

The non-slip arms sit really comfortably and include soft rubber points to reduce pressure. They are versatile too, as while they are on the narrow side, the design makes these eye protection glasses easy to wear with ear defenders as well as other forms of personal protective equipment.

If you’re needing safety glasses to wear outdoors, then check out these tinted goggles from DeWalt. Made from polycarbonate with a smoke tint hard coat lens, these glasses protect your eyes from UVA/UVB and glare as well as from debris or chemicals that can potentially harm your sight. The lenses are shaped to minimise distortion too, so you get a clear view without risking eye fatigue if you wear them for longer periods of time. And to ensure you are comfortable, there’s a neat rubber point on the nose to prevent pressure building up on your face. A good choice for the outdoor worker and at a good price.

Straightforward and at a price that certainly won’t break the bank, these simple safety glasses from 3M are good to have on hand when your eye health needs a little extra protection. Lightweight and with a fully clear lens and frame, they are easy to wear and give an excellent field of vision, without adding pressure to your face. They may not feel as durable as other models in this review, but they do give full eye and brow coverage and are anti scratch too. They don’t have any extra padding though, but for the price, these safety glasses are comfortable enough to wear when your eyes are the priority.

Comfort is the buzzword for these safety glasses from Mpow, which feature a soft silicone nosepiece as well as padding at the temples. The result is a lightweight pair of glasses that give decent face coverage. Ideal for the lab as well as construction site or home workshop, these mid-priced protective goggles are built to last, and you should get plenty of wear out of them. Made from anti-scratch and fogging polycarbonate, they also protect your eyes from potentially health harming UV rays and the HD clear lenses give excellent viewing clarity. However, some reviewers do say they can fog a little in colder outdoor conditions but for general and indoor use, that shouldn’t be a deal breaker.

Made from clear PVC that’s soft against your face, these traditional goggle style safety glasses are a good choice if you need to wear prescription eyewear or sunglasses. The design is spacious enough to fit comfortably over your eyewear but not too cumbersome or heavy. And the closed protective outer edge shield ensures your eyes are protected from particles, dust, chemicals or flying debris. These safety glasses are ‘no frills’ and work well enough. And you get a feel of durability in the robust design. Simply secured to your head by an adjustable elastic strap, there’s also a soft nose pad for a comfort fit. However, there’s no ventilation as it’s a fully enclosed eye mask, so you may get a little sweaty if working in higher temperatures.

Combining a lightweight design with impressive protection against chemical as well as mechanical debris and particles, the Bolle Tracker II is a quality and well-priced pair of safety glasses. The design is sleek, with a sturdy polycarbonate frame and clear lens, secured with a rubberised seal. The inner frame also comes complete with a removable foam insert for a tailored fit, and there’s a removable adjustable strap. We also like the side ventilation holes and the platinum coated lenses offer UV, fog and scratch protection. Not the cheapest in our best safety glasses review but they make up in quality. The only quibble is that the contoured frame can be a little tricky to clean, especially in the smaller recesses.

The large lenses in these safety glasses from ToolFreak are distortion free so you get a clear view while protecting your eyesight from harm. And the wraparound style is pretty cool, with the looks of road cycling added in for good measure. At the top end of our safety glasses review budget, these glasses are built to last, thanks to the lightweight yet durable polycarbonate frame. And they are comfortable too and include nose piece and soft ear rests as well as a removable neck cord that can be adjusted for a secure fit. Add in impact, fog, scratch and UV protection and a handy carry pouch and these safety glasses would look great in any toolbox.

If you’re after a no-frills pair of safety glasses that offer a decent amount of protection, then these slim profile safety eyewear are worth a look. Clear framed and with a simple wraparound style, they are comfortable to wear and a good choice to pop into the tool kit, for when you need extra eye protection. Made from tough polycarbonate, they come complete with a hard coat lens that’s anti-scratch and offer 180-degree clear view. The arms are a little thin, but they sit well on the head and there are soft panel inserts to reduce pressure on the temples. They are also large enough to wear over sunglasses or prescription eyewear.

With a moulded brow guard and vented side shields, you get plenty of eye coverage with these safety glasses from Portwest. And this makes these larger styled safety glasses a good option for car workshops and construction as well as for home use. They feel very lightweight and sit well on the face, although there’s no additional padding, and the arms are on the thicker side. But the view is excellent, with minimal distortion and the large lens area offers 99% UV protection as well as anti-scratch. Well-made and durable, these are safety glasses that do what they say on the tin.