Lomo Vigour Best Budget Buy 220 Triahtlon

We last saw the Vigours from brand Lomo in issue 420 and with the price staying the same over the last year they continue to put a mark in the sand as being a superb budget option. The shape and design is very similar to the Zone3 Vapour (two pages back) and the established Huub Aphotics and, although I’ve remarked on in the past that they feel less sturdy, this has never affected them in use. The curved lenses offer good visibility, while the gaskets are soft and comfortable. A split strap keeps them in place well, while the two little buttons make adjusting them on the fly easy. The grey tint and polarised lenses do a nice job in most conditions and you even get a nice quality case with these too, which just adds to the feeling of getting a good deal for that entry-level price tag.

72% Verdict: Solid budget option if not the flashiest – but they’ll do the trick if you don’t need whistles and bells.