Swim goggles?

ThinkOfTheChildren

ThinkOfTheChildren

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I'm looking for a decent pair of goggles for laps in the pool. I'm not looking for the absolute best or something that's going to cost me hundreds of dollars (knowing the gear guys here, I'm sure there is some insanely expensive product that will get a recommendation ;)). I just want a decent pair that offers better fog-prevention than the cheapos :jerkit:

What brands/models can you recommend?
 
I recommend going to a local competitive swim shop and checking them out. Many people like Swedish Goggles, which is nothing more than two hard plastic eye-pieces, a rubber band, and string. I have found they work very well if put together correctly, but they fog up very easily for me. Now I use a pair of the Speedo brand competition goggles, which have a better fog resistance coating. Don't cheap out on goggles and get the $1 specials because they will make swimming harder then it needs to be. Look to spend from $5-$30 depending on the brand, color and store. I would recommend trying many brands to see what fits good on your face. As for brands to look at, they include TYR, Speedo, and The Original Swedish Goggle. The models that I recommend are the Socket-Rockets by TYR, Speedo Speed Socket by Speedo (I use these now) and the Hydrospex by Speedo.

Edit-I find that while the de-fog products may work for a while, it is much easier to just wash out the goggles when they get foggy. This is probably because I take my goggles off between sets, which would wash out any de-fog put in them.
 
The key is to find goggles that fit. When you're looking at them, take one of the eye pieces and put them on the appropriate eye. Press a little to make a vacuum. See if it pops off or if it stays sealed.

If it stays sealed, then those are the goggles for you.

Also spit and rinse works well for fog.

I was on the swim team and school and have tried a ton of stuff. The above two tips always worked.
 
Goggles- I don't need no stinkin' goggles.

I can easily do 1250 meters in clorinated water without 'em. Eyes hurt a lot after, gotta flush my eye's afterwords, and they go blodshot.... (True story) (I saved a kid's life a couple minutes after doing that too....)

Anyhow, when I do use goggles, I usually use the drugstore generic goggles that cost about $5-$10. They will work well enough. I stay away from the ones with foam eyepieces- those really suck. Rubber eyepieces are good. Of course, I am not bothered by a little water in my eyes so..
 
Exercise swimmer here for many years. Goggles basically are either inside the orbit or outside. Those with narrow faces (me) get the best seal from goggles that fit inside the eye socket. Either foam or rubber gaskets are most common. The past few years have seen the advent of semi-mask like goggles that lots of folks use. Look here for an example. http://tinyurl.com/ywc89c

Peruse the net for swim product dealers to see the full spectrum of available goggles if you cannot try a variety in person. The good news is most all are under $20 and can be returned if ordered on-line
 
The brands I've had success with are Speedo, Tyr, and Nike. Average price I pay for 'em is $12 at any major local sporting goods store. I heartily dislike foam gaskets; I've never had a foam gasket seal well. My $.02
 
My family has been using the Speedo Sengars for a few years now and haven't found anything they like better. You can find them at swim outlet and some of the other mail order houses.
 
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