Giro Union MIPS vs Smith Maze MIPS

I have a Giro Union MIPS and am happy with it. Really though there are two alternate approaches here, one is to go to a shop try a few on and buy the one that fits best for you. The other is to identify models that might work well and set price alerts to hunt for deals on Amazon.

I have a kind of a small head. This is a medium helmet, which is like 55 to 59 centimeters. And it fits me just fine, even with a little skinny beanie...

I’ve been wearing bike, horse and ski helmets for many, many years and I’ve never seen one where all usual points of adjustment are permanently anchored with cement, stitching etc. Giro really missed the boat on this massive design flaw. I hope people realize that the helmet does not fit safely if it does not STAY PUT over your forehead in a crash. I went with a Smith Mirage MIPS that I tried on in a store (but bought the color I could only find on Amazon)

The Maze has removable snap fit ear pads that are compatible with all universal ear pads. This helmet is certified in ASTM2040 and CEEN10772007 Class ...

I took this out last week to Breckenridge. It kept my head warm and was comfortable. Protected my head on a couple falls.

Love my Smith Maze Mips. Reasonably priced, looks nice, comfy, fairly light, warm without being hot, has zipper pocket for bluetooth headphones.

Fits great, functions well, and audio speakers are easily installed. The only negative I have with this Helmet is I would like more ventilation. Good Helmet.

Waterproof vent plugs block out the elements and are removable when conditions warm up. The goggle lock at the back is removable. Snap-fit earpads hav...