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Best swimming goggles?

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Jesse Ortiz4 Jesse Ortiz4 Active Member
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joined Feb 2007
#21 ·
Grab some goggles for when you're hitting the pool at the local YMCA

They’ve got Speedo and Arena brands there, so go ahead and test them out

Make sure you check out the ones with UV protection—they've got that dark tint.
Definitely try them on right there to see if they actually stay put without needing a strap adjustment.

Even when I'm just doing some casual laps in the ocean (for half an hour or more), I always wear my goggles just so I can watch the fish following me around😉
Jose Miller3 Jose Miller3 Regular
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#22 ·
Betty Rivera14 said:great, now you guys are gonna try and convince me I can't even splash around in the ocean without goggles 🙄

I gotta be honest though—I've never actually heard of anyone buying goggles just for the beach because they're worried about the sun...
but, when I started hitting the pool last year (like, twice a week for a while), the chlorine was seriously wrecking my eyes. It got so red and painful that I actually had to go out and get some goggles. I still use them every single time I go to the pool, but I wouldn't say I'd wear them at the beach... maybe if I gave it a shot 🤔
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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#23 ·
What am I supposed to do when I have a "nose" for this kind of ☕

😉
rustyridge rustyridge MemberOP
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joined Mar 2008
#24 ·
Betty Rivera14, you're totally overreacting...
I've been swimming in the ocean without goggles since I was a kid, but after everything you just said, I finally decided this is the year I actually grab a pair.
Seriously, try swimming for at least thirty minutes while heading back to shore when the sun is hitting you dead in the eyes, then get back to me...🙂
Brian Moore2 Brian Moore2 Active Member
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#25 ·
I’ve got the Arena ones—the model where you can actually adjust the nose bridge spacing. I think they were around $67. I've been using them for six years now and honestly, they’re fantastic. 😉
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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joined Sep 2006
#26 ·
rustyridge said:Which ones are actually worth it? I noticed the prices are all over the place, ranging from $50 up... $50I know Speedo makes solid gear, but even with them, the price gap is pretty huge. Which one should I actually go for?

It’s Speedo. Just Speedo.
Don't bother with the cheapest ones—you know, the ones with the basic elastic and that cheap foam feel. They aren't worth it. The rest seem fine, I guess. Honestly, you're probably just paying extra for the branding at that point. A mid-range price is probably the sweet spot.
Maybe try testing five or six different models first. Just see which one actually fits. You want to make sure nothing is pinching or digging in anywhere. I guess it's worth the effort.
I’ve always been pretty happy with Speedo goggles in that $15–$20 range. I guess they just work.

$11.00 USD = $7.50 roughly, I guess. Maybe. Just a quick conversion.
$14.50 USD = $11.00 approx. I guess. Maybe.
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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#27 ·
Sandra Hayes88 said:Just stick to Speedo.
Don't bother with the cheap stuff—you know, the ones with basic elastic and that cheap foam feel... everything else is fine, I guess, but you're mostly just paying for the logo. Aim for a mid-range price point.
Maybe try on five or six different styles to see what actually fits without pinching or anything.
Personally, I've always been super happy with Speedo goggles in the $15-$20 range, even if I lose them constantly.

$15.00 USD = $15.00 USD
$20.00 USD = $20.00 USD
Jesse Ortiz4 Jesse Ortiz4 Active Member
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#28 ·
What are you even talking about with that Speedo nonsense? Acting like Mercedes is the only brand worth a damn. 😎

Tell them to go try something else. I’ve been rocking my Madison Square Garden glasses and they're freaking awesome.
Anthony Rodriguez58 Anthony Rodriguez58 Active Member
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#29 ·
Jesse Ortiz4 said:What are you even talking about? As if Mercedes is the only car worth driving. 😎

Let them try whatever they want. I’ve got my Madison Square Garden goggles and I’m perfectly happy.

I don't know about those Madison Square Garden ones, but I've tried Nike and Tyr and they just aren't as good as Speedo.
wiredfox34 wiredfox34 Newcomer
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#30 ·
rustyridge said:Betty Rivera14, you're overreacting...
I’ve been swimming in the ocean without goggles since I was a kid, but this year I finally decided to grab a pair for the exact reason you mentioned.
Try swimming back to shore after a solid thirty-minute stint when the sun is absolutely blinding you, then get back to me.🙂

Enijo,
watch out for those "expert" lectures.
The people we typically call swimmers actually fall into two camps: floaters—those who just bob along with their heads above the surface because they haven't mastered "breathing" in the water—and actual swimmers, who stay submerged and know how to breathe underwater.
Only real swimmers bother with goggles (and you've heard enough about them already).
As for the floaters? They could probably get by with sunglasses on their noses. Not that they would, obviously.
So,
Just go buy some decent goggles—clear lenses, since the sun won't bother you once you're under the surface—and focus on learning how to actually breathe in the water first.
peace,
👋
Jesse Ortiz4 Jesse Ortiz4 Active Member
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joined Feb 2007
#31 ·
When you’re out swimming, your eyes just can't adjust to that intense sun-and-saltwater glare fast enough, so seriously, just grab some goggles with UV protection and tint.

I’ve spent a ton of time swimming in the ocean, so I know what I'm talking about.
Even with tinted lenses, the clarity is a total shocker.

BTW, it’s way more chill swimming in the ocean when you have goggles on because you can actually see the fish.😉
rustyridge rustyridge MemberOP
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#32 ·
Thanks so much for all the advice, everyone. I finally pulled the trigger on those Speedo goggles with the UV protection. Turns out they were the only ones actually offering it—even brands like Arena don't have them... I took them out for a test run under the midday sun yesterday, and honestly? I'm obsessed!
Jesse Ortiz4 Jesse Ortiz4 Active Member
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joined Feb 2007
#33 ·
don't even sweat it

watch out for the sharks now 😎
ironharbor45 ironharbor45 Newcomer
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#34 ·
Digging up a thread from way back when—nearly sixteen years ago, actually.
I’m just an amateur swimmer here, looking for a decent "best buy" when it comes to goggles. I need something that gets the job done without breaking the bank. Nothing fancy, nothing high-end pro gear, just something that doesn't look like it belongs to a toddler but still provides a reliable seal so water isn't constantly hitting my eyes.
I usually swim without them, but I figured having some goggles might stop my contact lenses from migrating around in the pool. It’s like trying to maintain order in a chaotic system; sometimes you just need a little extra containment.
If anyone has any recommendations or a link to something reliable... please, let me know.

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