REVIEW: Smith Optics Elite - Boogie Regulator Google

The Boogie Regulator Google is a dust and splash protection goggle from Smith Optics. It excels with a very sleek and minimalist design, as it has an extremely flat profile. There are no sharp edges or corners because everything is rounded.

Furthermore, the goggle has a ventilation slot. This can be opened or closed by simply sliding it to the side. As a result, the goggles will not fog up throughout the day, for example from sweating while running or marching.

The goggles are very easy to adjust in size, as they are secured to the head by a thin elastic band. For example, the Boogies can easily be stretched over an Ops-Core, AirFrame, or MICH helmet (see image at the bottom).

The disadvantage for use is of legal nature and applies to almost all American products: The goggles are certified according to US Mil-DTL-43511D - not according to the German Industrial Standard (DIN). If you still want to wear them for duty, you should ask your superiors, as DIN and MIL-Spec are similar but have slight differences in the test procedures, which could lead to a legal disadvantage in case of injury.

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The goggles come in a simple dust protection cloth bag. For an additional $15, you can get "Bungee Velcro Straps" with "Rail Mount Attachments." As the name suggests, these can be attached to Velcro (1, 2) or rails (3), for example on Ops-Core, MICH, or AirFrame helmets. Both are very well thought out and excellently implemented, as the manufacturer leaves the consumer the choice of which option to ultimately use.

CONCLUSION: Well-thought-out product, lightweight, and very comfortable even during long wear times. If you jog with them, they might fog up a bit, but otherwise, they even outlast my old Bolle X800. I also use them a lot privately, and so far, I haven't encountered any fogging issues directly.

Cost for the goggles originally $40 at Smith - available in the Black/Grey, Black/Ignitor, or Black/Clear shown here. Boogie Bungee Cord/Velcro Strap Kit $15 - available in Black or Tan. In Germany at SEUL Military Consulting (download catalog) available for 50 Euros.

The goggles mounted on various helmets.

Special thanks to Resch for this review!