The most important thing about goggles and sunglasses is 100 percent protection against the ultra-violet rays that are stronger at higher altitude as 80 percent of sunrays are reflected by the snow surface. They also shield your eyes from wind and if you're a contact lens wearer, you probably won't leave home without them. In addition to the UV protection, look for goggles with shatterproof and scratch-resistant lenses, and always keep them in their soft cloth pouch when you're not using them. Many goggles come with an anti-fog coating on the inside of the lens. Goggles may be functional first and have a style component, but these days sunglasses make a fashion of their own.
Some people stuff two many pairs of socks into their ski boots and sacrifice control while skiing.
The most popular ski socks are made with synthetic fibers that do not absorb moisture or with wool blends that combine the warmth of merino and another wool.