Trace Mips Helmet
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Why We Like The Trace MIPS Helmet
Smith's road helmet lineup has never been one to disappoint, and this year is no different, with the bar being moved a little higher once again with a new helmet in the mix — the Trace MIPS Helmet. This pinnacle helmet in the road collection features all of the tech you would expect from Smith, like its Koroud protection that fully surrounds the helmet to provide next-level protection, while teaming up with internal air channels so intake as much air, and keep your scalp feeling cool when you're challenging yourself up new climbs, and soaring down canyon roads. The Trace features 18 large vents that are strategically placed to create an intake and exhaust system, pulling cool air in, and giving it a quick escape in the back. And because those long rides also mean varying lighting conditions, Smith builds the Trace with an AirEvac system that works to keep your shades fog-free while riding, and vents that neatly secure your glasses when you need to take them off after dusk falls.
Details
- Smith's new helmet takes the cake on the road
- Full Koroyd protection surrounds helmet
- MIPS technology protects from rotational hits
- Air channels create intake and exhaust system
- Keep your shades fog-free with AirEvac technology
- Channels in helmet secure your glasses when off
- Adjustable fit system keeps your noggin secure
- Item #SMI00KW
- Shell Material
- polycarbonate
- Ventilation
- 18 vents
- Fit Adjustment
- VaporFit retention system
- Certifications
- Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 9.9oz
- Activity
- road cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [sunglasses, goggles] limited lifetime, [helmets] limited 3 years, [apparel, accessories] limited 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 19 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
Screen reader users: the following list provides a visual scale to illustrate the product fit. Please refer to the heading above for the fit type in text.Here's what customers have to say
This cycling helmet offers good protection and features, including MIPS technology for enhanced impact protection. Reviewers praise its comfortable fit, lightweight construction, and ventilation. However, some users found the helmet to run small and felt the padding could be improved. Overall, it provides good value, though fit and comfort may vary.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 4, 2025
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- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
This is my favorite road helmet. It's lite, fits really well, has all the safety features and looks good (no mushroom-head). This new one is my second.
May 2, 2025
typical Smith
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I have had Smith ski helmets for years. The bicycling helmet has the same high quality and attention to detail.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
September 27, 2024
Comfortable Except for the Straps
I'm very pleased with the helmet overall. It's lightweight and comfortable, and the Mips technology is a great feature. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the triangle piece under the ear, which isn't adjustable. The plastic piece sits awkwardly on my jawbone for my head size and shape. I made sure I had the correct size helmet. Previous versions had an adjustable strap divider there, but the new version isn't adjustable.
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
August 23, 2024
Solid Helmet
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Have had this helmet for over 6 months. Have used on road and mountain bike rides and races. Good fit, comfortable, fairly light. If you’re wondering, you can still stow your riding glasses in the helmet with the honeycomb padding.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
July 15, 2024
Smith Trace Mips
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- med
- Height:
- 5' 6"
- Weight:
- 155
Returning the helmet not because of the quality of the helmet but because of the straps near the ears not being adjustable.
May 23, 2024
Trace Saved me!
I just had a crash at a bike event. I sustained a concussion along with other minor jnjuries. I do not recall the circumstances of or immediately after the accident. I do feel this helmet protected me from much more severe head injuries. Trace has mips but also the “honeycomb” structure of koroyd. There is little perceptible damage to the helmet. I have to buy a new one now but I wish the crash sensor was incorporated into the hi-vis colored trace. Why not?!
Originally reviewed on smithoptics.com
April 1, 2024
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.
October 2, 2023
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.
August 29, 2023
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.
April 25, 2023
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.
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September 24, 2021