Swimming goggles

[colin86]

Looking for a pair of good swimming goggles just to use in the pool no racing or anything??

Thanks

[Scabutz]

Prescription or normal?

I've had plenty of Speedo and they've always been fine, from the bobby basic to the elite racing ones.

Zoogs seems to have a lot of problems with the noses breaking, at least on the Predator range. No idea of that's still an issue.

[grumbledoak]

Speedos are fine. Fit is very important though and they aren't all adjustable. Better to buy them in a shop or at the pool and see if they fit.

[colin86]

Just normal ones .

[mikef]

Take a look at aqua sphere from Swimming Without Stress, they have all been great

[Rough101]

Another vote for aqua sphere.

We used them for the kids when learning on the advice of the instructor after poor performance of the usual brands.

[CubanPete]

Bought my daughter some 'full face' ones. Seal better, and far more comfortable.

This sort of thing.



They were so good I bought some for me, then my OH kept nicking them, so I bought another pair. I wouldn't go back to two piece goggles now.

[Sarkmeister]

Scabutz said:

Prescription or normal?

I've had plenty of Speedo and they've always been fine, from the bobby basic to the elite racing ones.

Zoogs seems to have a lot of problems with the noses breaking, at least on the Predator range. No idea of that's still an issue.

I have various pairs of Zoggs Predator for swimming both in pools and open water. They are very comfortable and leak free, however now you mention it I have had the nose bridge bit break on a couple of occasions (after a couple of years use so I didn't think much of it).

[Scabutz]

Sarkmeister said:

I have various pairs of Zoggs Predator for swimming both in pools and open water. They are very comfortable and leak free, however now you mention it I have had the nose bridge bit break on a couple of occasions (after a couple of years use so I didn't think much of it).

It was a long running thing in our Triathlon club of them breaking. I think our coach even got blocked by them in Twitter as he kept sending them pictures of them breaking.

[oddball1313]

I’ve got on well with these adidas Persistar 180 Goggles

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/12015358389

Edited by oddball1313 on Tuesday 30th January 07:59

[boyse7en]

I think goggles are a very personal thing, and everyone has their favourites, so until you try them in a pool you won't know.

I find Speedo Biofuse the best for me. They don't leak and don't steam up for quite a while
Arena Envision ones are comfortable, but leak terribly
I tried some Zoggs which didn't leak, but they left bad red marks on my face and really seemed to cut in and hurt after an hour or so in teh pool.

You may find these very different on you face. Unfortunately its a question of trial and error, which can get quite expensive at £20-£30 a time, so once you have found some you like, buy a couple of pairs

[Ben Jk]

I used to use Zoggs Predator Flex but when they broke on holiday I got a pair of Arena “The One” and they have been spot on for pool and open water. On my 2nd pair.
I have treated myself to a pair of Magic5 but haven’t had chance to try them yet due to an ear issue.
With goggles you don’t need to spend loads and a lot is personal preference.

[Slowboathome]

Zoggs Predator Flex have been good for me. Seal well and comfortable.

[Jakg]

Slowboathome said:

Zoggs Predator Flex have been good for me. Seal well and comfortable.

What makes good vs bad goggles? I've got a pair of £10 amazon ones and they've done about 100 hours and starting to fog a little. Comfort is fine.

Wouldn't mind spending a bit more but not sure what I'd get for my money.

[Slowboathome]

Jakg said:

Slowboathome said:

Zoggs Predator Flex have been good for me. Seal well and comfortable.

What makes good vs bad goggles? I've got a pair of £10 amazon ones and they've done about 100 hours and starting to fog a little. Comfort is fine.

Wouldn't mind spending a bit more but not sure what I'd get for my money.

Dunno tbh. If the £10 pair were comfortable and fitted me well I'd probably go with them. If you swim an hour every day it's only 3 quid every 3 months. I got the Zoggs because others I tried either leaked or were uncomfortable.

[Scabutz]

Jakg said:

Slowboathome said:

Zoggs Predator Flex have been good for me. Seal well and comfortable.

What makes good vs bad goggles? I've got a pair of £10 amazon ones and they've done about 100 hours and starting to fog a little. Comfort is fine.

Wouldn't mind spending a bit more but not sure what I'd get for my money.

I'm not sure really. When I was swimming lots I did have a pair of Speedo Fastskin, they sat close to the face so less drag and looked cool, but still fogged up as much as the cheap ones.

The strap also broke when I was in the process of swimming the length of Coniston which wasn't helpful. Nice lady on the feed boat fixed them for me.