Smith

Trace Mips Helmet

Good Protection

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

M

I bought a second one for my son after using one for over a year. It is easy to adjust for fitting, has very good ventilation, is light weight, and works well with sunglasses. Seems it is more comfortable that lower priced, older helmets that I have used.

Fits extremely well, very adjustable.

Fits extremely well, very adjustable. Airflow could be better, but it never feels overly hot even on the warmest days.

Great helmet

Excellent fit. The chin strap design solves the irritating problem with older designs where the straps rub your ears. I am very pleased with the helmet.

So close to greatness, yet so far...

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Ahh this helmet. It looks great -- good looking and well built, has multiple safety technologies built in, has a great fit out of the box and the fit adjustment is great too. It has a full coverage shell which I like as well. The hi-viz colorway is great. So many things to like about this helmet. But there is no padding on the mid-to-back underside of the shell that sits right on the top of my hairless head, maybe because of the MIPS insert. So the hard foam sits right on top of my head and gets compressed down into my head when the helmet is tightened. I could tell that is going to hurt on a long ride, so I had to send it back. I'm bummed, this helmet was so close to greatness but Smith dropped the ball on the padding. If Smith comes out with a new version of this helmet that has full padding all the way across the underside of the shell, I would buy that in a heartbeat.

Great helmet

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

L

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

155

I was tired of getting bees in the helmet so this one has some protection, with its honeycomb structuring. I think the strap could be a little better for my shape, but that's very individual, obviously.

Runs Small for me

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Size Bought:

L

Just received the Smith Trace MIPS helmet I ordered in L and, even though by head measured 60.5cm and the L helmet has a max size of 63cm, the helmet was tight on my head on the largest size. Have to return it. 😭 I gave the helmet 4 stars because, even though it's tight, I love this helmet. Sad I have to return it.

Size guide not true fit

I've bought a Smith Trace helmet and is really tight around the frontal lobes. My head circumference is 57 cm which is size M according to Smith size chart. Measured the helmet on the frontal area and noticed that is smaller with 1 cm than my old GIRO. Unfortunately not able to return as the company doesn't offer return labels through Canadian shipping partners.

Looks, Feels, and Saves Brains Great!

Loved everything about this helmet. Fit, lightweight, and color. I chose this helmet because of the looks AND after reading about Koroyd and MIPS technology, I was convinced of the value. LUCKY ME for wearing this amazing helmet when I was hit by a car recently. After flying over the car, I landed directly on my head, breaking my neck. See the dents in the helmet that despite a direct impact against the pavement, I suffered no concussion. Thank You Smith Optics & Helmets. I WILL be purchasing another when I am back in the saddle one day, and advocate for the importance of wearing GOOD and Proper fitting helmets.

Comfortable & it works

I love the ability to perfectly fit this helmet with the dial system in back and it looks good - not as mushroomy as some helmets. But most importantly it works! I was recently in a crash where I went right over my handlebars. I broke my clavicle and scapula and banged my head. The helmet was dinged up and the foam padding split but all my CT scans came back clear. Had I not had a helmet or one that didn't fit so well, it would have been a different story.

Meh

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Pretty pricey, though it does fit well. The biggest issue is how hot it gets. Never had a helmet that trapped heat like this one. All those Koroyd may be safer, but it comes at a price. Ended up going with a Giro helmet that fits better, is cooler, and feels better made. Smith nailed the looks on this one, but not the functionality.