I already have more eye protection than I'll ever need. The models I had before consisted of both a paintball mask and tactical goggles, and I can highly recommend both (they are reviewed here as well). However, I knew that many players have shown and voiced a dislike for the bulky nature of masks and full size goggles. Many times these players would resort to wearing simple shooting or safety glasses. This tends to upset me a lot. I have reason to be upset (A reason I wont get into here) when it comes to people not taking the best possible options for eye protection. Well when Wiley-X first came out with their SG1 line of tactical goggle/glasses, I was happy and sure that all those who were currently wearing inadequate protection would jump on them... they didn't. Early reviews of the SG1's stated that they had major issues with fogging. Soon after the SG1 V-cut lenses came out, which were supposed to alleviate the fogging issue, and many players did start wearing them, but many still had fogging issues to deal with requiring the use of chemical anti fog materials. Now comes the Wiley-X CQC goggle. One that was specifically designed using feedback from actual operators on the front lines. They have improved venting over the SG1 Vcuts, and a larger field of view. I purchased a pair of these from Airsoft Arms specifically to review them, in the hopes that I can convince more players who currently wont wear full seal goggles, to opt for these less cumbersome, very stylish, and ultimately safer goggles.

Having worked closely with the 82nd and 101st ABN we consider ourselves experts in designing functional goggles for all ABN conditions. The new CQC goggle is an excellent jump goggle. It's streamlined design cuts through the wind and fits the face closely and tightly.

Our CQC goggle can be worn with its strap, under the helmet, which greatly improves fit and comfort. This also improves vision as the goggle is designed to sit very close to the face. Our new CQC goggle (along with our SG-1 design) can even be worn with night vision

The Wiley X CQC goggle uses our exclusive "Ultra Foam" seal which is far more durable than traditional foam and much more comfortable than the rubber ridge used by competitors

The CQC goggle comes equipped with 2 sets (neutral slate / clear) of ballistic polycarbonate. Each lens is 2.5mm thick and clear coated with our proprietary anti-fog solution giving the user perfect, unobstructed vision. Add our silicone, scratch resistant coating and you have the best optical quality, ballistic lenses available

For some reason, these "Goggles" come set up in their sunglasses configuration. It is very easy to remove the temples and attach the strap. All you do is push in on a little tab on the inside of the temple (where it attaches to the frame) and pull it apart. Then you simply push the corresponding ends of the strap into the same place till they "click" The Strap is adjustable enough to fit even the fattest of heads.

The lenses on these goggles are crystal clear. I have not been able to detect any distortion caused by the curve of the lens at all. Also, wearing these goggles has very little obstruction to peripheral vision at all. In fact, you can barely even see the corners of the frames at all, even if you try. The nose bridge also is very unobstructive. Its basically like wearing wrap around glasses as far as far as that goes.

At this time I have not had a chance to test these in the field for fogging response. I have read on some forums that people HAVE had a fogging problem with the CQC's. I wonder though if I will, because NONE of the eye protection I have used has fogged, other than the JT single lens goggles I used in my paintball days.

I DID wear these during a cardio workout, just to get myself heated up and sweating, to see if they would fog. They didn't fog, but that is not an accurate test for how they would perform out in the field.

These facts in mind, I will have to update this review once I have had a chance to wear these out in the field. I have it on good authority though, that if they do have a fogging issue, there is a great anti fog material sold at Airsoft Arms called FogTech

I took the goggles with the slate gray lenses installed, which I probably wont use in skirmishes, and did a 1.5 joule (400 fps with .20) point blank impact test. I shot the lenses at 5 different points including at the top where the vent holes are. The shots did not even leave a mark... not one.

I also, just for comparison, shot a pair of Smith and Wesson shooting glasses. It cracked the lens on the first shot... So much for those... Never mind the fact that bbs shot from the sides or from rear flanks can get in on the sides, they CRACKED!

Don't play games with your eyes for the sake of comfort boys and girls... Pay good money for good protection.

I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that wearing these with the strap are as comfortable as glasses. They aren't, but I can say they are the MOST comfortable GOGGLES I have ever worn. The vented seal (That you can see in the picture above) is soft enough to be comfortable, and hard enough not to completely compress under the pressure of the strap.

At this time the only available lens replacements are the clear and slate gray. This is the only negative I have found for these goggles, I would like to have gotten some yellow lenses.

You can also buy replacement straps, temples,frames and side shields. They also have a hard case you can buy that holds the goggles AND several spare lenses.