Goggle Vision

[atrejbal]

They come in many shapes and sizes. Some leak, some fog, some don't last long, some get kicked off your face in the middle of a race.

I've had the full range of goggles over the years, used fog drops for a while. But now I finally have a pair that are great. I've been using them for a year without leaking or fogging or having to replace them. They are the TYR Femme T-72 Ellipse Metallized. Sized for females.

I know others who are struggling to find a good pair. A pair that won't fog or leak. Granted a lot depends on what fits best on your face, but in general, who out there thinks their googles are top quality and what kind are they?

[Charlie]

I have been wearing aquaspere this summer. The big mask. Not a single problem. No pressure, headaches, leaks. Light fog after 1200 meters or so. Got them for $20 bucks but they usally sell for $30. The tint matches my sunglasses.

[mattc]

TYR socket rockets. They're basically Swedish goggles - they fit the same way - but they have a thin rubber gasket for comfort. Simple and streamlined.

[Angie]

I like the Speedo Vanquishers for women. They are metallized too and work very well in sunny and cloudy conditions. They won't fog up if you spit in them first. Gross but it works. They fit me just right... which is hard because my eyes are pretty close together.
ANGIE

[robreddy]

I've had 100s of pairs of goggles over the last 30+ years of swimming - everyone's face is different so you got to experiment.

Back when I was an 8&U the only goggles you could buy were a pair like todays sweeds, but they had black foam around the socket - these goggles SUCKED - the foam rotted in amonth and the crappy band that went around your head was nothing more than a cheap rubber band - things have come a long way in 30 years.

With goggles I think the KISS method (keep it simple stupid) is the best approach - anit fog wears out - just use spit it works best, metalic - it scratches and wears off - go with simple gray tint, fancy head bands only complicate things.

By far the beat goggle for the pure swimmer are sweeds - they take some getting used to - but once your eye socket toughens up they are great goggles - you put them together so the issues with face fit are minimal - very few problems with them.

I love those goggles - but unfortunatly age has caught up with me and I MUST have perscription goggles - these can be expensive - don't fall into that trap - Keifer sells basic optical goggles for $20 - best deal in the world.

One last note - many people actually have their goggle straps WAY to tight - everyone is afraid of them falling off - really this should not be a problem - if the goggle fits correctly the suction from lightly pressing the goggle/gasket to your eye socket will help secure the goggle to your face - watch competitive swimmers - they will walk around deck with their goggles on their faces and the straps hanging under their chins.

[Josh W]

I use the Aquasphere as well. They will fog just a bit, but never enough to really mess with your vision. I went through a couple pairs before the AS and will definitely stick with it from here on out. It's worth the extra 5 dollars or so.

[chuck m]

Speedo hydrospex. $13.25 a pair. I have 3 of em. 1 for in the pool, about 2 years old. 1 clear and 1 dark tinted for race days, depending on sun. Used this style for about 5 years.

[andrewjoyce]

I have about 8 or 9 pair - I love the Aquasphere orange tint regular goggle.

Also have them in clear and dark tint.

I also have three pair of TYR X sight - however have found that the rubber nose piece on one cracked slightly and they were done.

Like everyone has already said - fit is SO individual - but once you find a pair that you like - grab them in different lens tints if you can - so you have a low light version - or a darker lens for those early morning - into the sun - swims.

AJ

[alison]

I have been wearing swedish goggles since my preteen years, so I have no idea about other types. As everyone says, fit if very individual and that is why so many swimmers wear swedish goggles. The goggles come in pieces that you put together yourself, so they can fit almost everyone.
For a while I used the elastic in both the straps across the nose, but in the last few years have gone back to the string nose piece. Really, the nose piece is more important than the straps, because as Rob said, the goggles should fit your face without too much help from the straps. This is yet another reason I am hardcore swedish goggle; infinitely adjustable nose piece.
Lastly, the best goggle strap I have found is the bungee style goggle straps. I use them on every pair I own and I have yet to replace one. They are very easy to adjust and are a great investment because they last for years!

Alison

[MarkD]

Recycling in old post from 2005. Why, you ask? Well... I get to my pool yesterday and realized that I forgot my swim gear (board, fins, pull bouy). My goggles we in that bag. So, I asked the lifeguard if they had any in lost and found I could borrow for the workout. Only one pair large enough for my head was some off-brand. After struggling though the large profile, foggy/blurry lenses, and occasional leaks, I realized just how much I friggin' love my own goggles. I use the Speedo Vanquishers - have two pair - one for sun and one for pool swimming. No leaks, no rings, minimal fog, and great water vision. Been using them for about 4 years and will never change....