If you’re looking for a new pair of swimming goggles but don’t know where to start, this article is here to help you make the right decision. Swimming goggles are one of the most important pieces of kit when it comes to getting into the water. With all the different types of goggles on the market, it can become difficult to narrow down the most suitable goggles for your specific needs. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 swimming goggles of the season. As the saying goes, “different strokes for different folks”, let’s dive in!
Categories:
- Best Value for Money
- Best All-Rounder
- Best for Competitive Swimmers
- Best for Swimming Laps
- Best Option for Kids
- Best Wide-view Goggles
- Best Splurge
- Best for Triathlons
- Best for Prescription Goggles
- Best Swedish Goggles
Best Value for Money
Futura Biofuse Flexiseal Goggle
This goggle catches your eye! With gel-like materials and breakthrough Speedo Biofuse technology, this goggle features a super-soft flexible seal that moulds around your face's contours. The ultra-soft cushion fit around the eye is designed to offer maximum comfort. Complete with polarised lenses, the Futura Biofuse Flexiseal allows you to effortlessly cut through the water.
Key points:
- Tinted lenses minimise glare from the water, ideal for outdoor swimming and triathlons
- Wide vision lenses for enhanced peripheral vision
- New super soft flexible seals offer greater flexibility for an even softer and more cushioned fit
- Featuring Speedo Biofuse technology for cushioned comfort every time you swim
- Flexible frame adapts to the contours of your face for a personalised fit
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
Best All-Rounder
Hydropulse Swimming Goggle
Perfect for all-round swimmers, the Hydropulse Swimming Goggle offers excellent comfort for everyday swimming. Super-soft seals provide a cushioned fit while the double silicone head strap offers a secure fit with easy adjustment. Wide vision lenses with anti-fog and 100% UV protection offer optimal peripheral vision and underwater clarity for an immersive experience.
Key points:
- Wide Vision lenses for enhanced peripheral vision
- Super soft seals for a comfortable and cushioned fit
- Double silicone head strap for a secure fit and easy adjustment
- Smoke lenses provide protection from direct sunshine and bright conditions
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
Best for Competitive Swimmers
Speedo Speedsocket 2.0 Goggle
Be race ready. The iconic Speedsocket Google has evolved. Now part of the Fastskin family, the Speedsocket 2 Goggle retains the classic Speedsocket fit as its predecessor, but now provides increased peripheral vision. The double head strap ensures a secure fit, whilst the anti-fog coated lens provides excellent vision, making this goggle ideal for racing. Fully approved by FINA.
Key points:
- Hydroscopic Lens design for maximum peripheral vision with minimum head movement
- Interchangeable nose bridge for an individual fit
- Smoke lenses provide protection in bright conditions
- Double silicone head strap for a secure fit
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
- FINA approved
Best for Swimming Laps
Futura Classic Goggle
Multi-purpose recreational swimming goggles, the Futura Classic Goggle offers exceptional comfort and is fit for regular swimming sessions. It is constructed using soft and flexible materials for a secure fit. Size, shape and style are designed to cater for both men and women.
Key Points:
- Soft frame construction for added comfort
- Wide seals and strap for greater comfort and fit
- Easy-to-adjust side clips for a quick and secure fit
- Blue lenses - reduces glare in bright conditions
- Smoke lenses - provide protection in bright conditions
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor swimming
The Best Option for Kids
Junior Futura Classic Goggle
The Junior Futura Classic Swimming Goggle is perfect for routine swimming sessions. Constructed using soft and flexible materials for a comfortable and secure fit. Size, shape and style designed specifically to cater for juniors aged 6-14.
Key Points:
- Soft frame construction, wide seals and strap for added comfort and fit
- Easy-to-adjust side clips for a quick and secure fit
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
Best Wide-View Goggles
Biofuse Rift Mask Goggle
Keep your eyes on the prize! The new Biofuse Rift Mask has been re-engineered to deliver an even more immersive swimming experience. Featuring Speedo Biofuse technology that uses soft and flexible materials that adapt to the shape of your face and make your comfort a top priority. The new easy-to-adjust button mechanism combined with the wide split strap makes for a convenient and comfortable fit, every time you swim. Ideal for open-water swimming and triathlons.
Key Points:
- Featuring Speedo Biofuse® technology for cushioned comfort
- Super soft seal adapts to the shape of your face
- Wide vision lenses for enhanced peripheral vision
- Easy push button adjustment for quick and easy fit
- Wide split strap design for a comfortable and secure fit
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
Best Splurge
Fastskin Elite Mirror Goggle
The Fastskin Elite Mirror Swimming Goggle is a highly technical and innovative goggle, engineered for the serious swimmer. Its low-profile and hydrodynamic design minimises drag for maximum water speed. Featuring Speedo’s most advanced goggle technology, IQfit™, developed for a leak-free, secure fit and reduced marks around the eyes. Fully approved by FINA.
Key Points:
- IQfit™ 3D goggle seal for a leak-free, secure fit and reduced marks around the eyes
- IQfit™ goggle strap with patented tensioning scale for a unique and personal fit
- Hydroscopic Lens profile for maximum peripheral vision with minimum head movement
- Fit point markers for precise alignment of Fastskin goggles and cap
- Interchangeable nose bridges for an individual fit
- Mirror lenses for reduced brightness and glare
- Anti-fog coated lens with 100% UV Protection
- Ideal for racing and outdoor swimming
Best for Triathlons
Futura Biofuse Flexiseal Tri Goggle
The Futura Biofuse Flexiseal Triathlon goggle offers the ultimate Speedo goggle comfort. The new super soft flexible seal offers greater flexibility versus previous Biofuse goggles for an even softer and more cushioned fit around the eye. Designed using super soft, gel-like materials and featuring Speedo Biofuse® technology, this goggle makes your comfort a top priority. The polarized lenses make this goggle ideal for open-water swimming and triathlons.
Key Points:
- Super soft flexible seals offer greater flexibility vs previous Biofuse goggles for an even softer and more cushioned fit
- Polarised lenses minimise glare from the water. Ideal for outdoor swimming and triathlons
- Featuring Speedo Biofuse® technology for cushioned comfort every time you swim
- Flexible frame adapts to the contours of your face for an individual fit
Best Prescription Swim Goggles
Mariner Pro Optical Goggle
There's no need to be short-sighted. Build a customized prescription goggles with the Mariner Pro Optical Goggle Lens. Featuring a symmetric design, this single lens is usable for left or right eyes. It can be built in just 15 seconds with the Mariner Pro Optical Goggle Kit - available to purchase separately. Available in diopters ranging from 1.5 - 4.5, the Mariner Pro Optical Goggle Lens meets your individual needs so you can focus on enjoying the water. With a super-soft seal, anti-fog coating and total UV400 protection, see under the water with comfort, clarity and confidence.
Key Points:
- Optical lens assembles with the Mariner Pro Optical Goggle Kit to form a customised prescription goggle
- Super-soft seals for long-lasting comfort
- Symmetric lens design - usable for both left and right eyes
- Available in 7 diopter strengths ranging from 1.5 - 4.5
- Anti-fog coated lenses with total UV400 protection
- Smoke-tinted lenses reduce overall brightness - ideal for indoor & outdoor swimming
- Mariner Pro Optical Goggle Kit available to buy separately
Best Swedish Goggles
Traditional Malmstem Swedish Goggle
Traditional Malmstem Swedish racing goggles with blue lenses for the minimalist. Self-assembly kit allows custom fitting; for those who like to get hands-on. Comprised of 2 x lenses, 1 x strap & 1 x nose bridge. Fully approved by FINA.
Key Points
- Seal-less lenses for the ultimate low-profile fit
- Double latex head strap for a secure fit
- Anti-fog coated lenses with 100% UV protection against all harmful UVA & UVB radiation
- Blue-tinted lenses for reduced glare in bright conditions - ideal for indoor & outdoor training
If you are going to be using a pair of swimming goggles, make sure you are picking the right ones for you! These 10 goggles have earned their spot on our list because of their functionality, durability and quality. Remember that different goggles are designed for different needs. Now that you’ve saved time picking swimming goggles, all you need to worry about is where your next swim will be!
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