In most cases, yes, it is worth buying a MIPS helmet. The Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) is a type of liner found on the inside of modern cutting-edge helmets. It’s meant to reduce the intensity of a concussion by minimising the rotational force that is transferred to the brain in the event of an accident. Research into this technology is ongoing but a study in Sweden carried out more than 17,000 tests and the results have shown that helmets with MIPS are significantly better than a helmet without. Giro has taken this technology a step further and combined it with their own Spherical Technology to provide the best head protection in the industry.