TYR Socket Rocket Metallized Goggles Reviews

By Vince from Philadelphia, PA on 4/8/2013

I decided to give these goggles a chance, even though I was unhappy with previous pairs of swedes that i have had before.  Wow. These are fantastic.  As comfortable as speed sockets, and they''re $10 cheaper.  i use the latex-ish type nosepiece rather than the string, and the same latex-ish strape.  Just one thing, the red ones are really dark, not the best for indoor swimming, wish i had gotten the mirror ice ones (i''ll probably pick up a pair in the next few weeks...) but if you are swimming outdoors in sunny conditions, the red ones are perfect, even though seeing everything in red is nuts. Bottom Line: if you buy these, you will not be disappointed

By Michael M. from CROTON ON HUDSON, NY on 2/17/2013

Love these. Real simple design. Just the slightest amount of cushioning around lens to form a good seal. Nose strap allows for true custom fit. I use them for practice and competing. Also very cool looking mirror finish.

By Mecop1 from Ottawa, IL on 11/27/2012

Would not stay tight.  Sent item back.

By hadmeister from boulder on 10/22/2012

Awesome

By Bob from Southern California on 10/15/2012

Easy to adjust.  They do not leak.  No fogging.  They stay put.  Comfortable.  Great goggles for practice, meets and open water.  The only type I use.

By Nick Jones from Philadelphia pa on 9/15/2012

Ive been using the original swedes all my swimming career. I decided to try the socket rockets just for a cooler mirrored pair. I bought both the white "snow" goggles and the red "fire" goggles thinking the white will be clear and the red would be smoke. This is not the case. Both goggles have a bright blue color. They really are sweet mirrored goggles, but are way too bright to be worn outside which is a real shame. I'd rather wear the original swedes than the socket rockets, just for the reason that these are too bright, but they are very good still.

By Steve B from Sacramento, CA on 8/25/2012

I am an intercollegiate water polo player and swimmer, and swim outdoors every day all year, and I use them for both practice and meets. I tried these because I was tired of having to replace fragile vanquishers every other month. I swapped in the string nosepiece, and slapped on a bungee strap, and found these to be 99% undestructable! Not to mention the peripheral will make you swoon. And they look hella tight! Only problem is the silicone gasket will deteriorate in the sun. ALOT. Mine still work great, after six months, but they are about to crumble apart. But its better to spend $15 every six months, than to spend $25 six times a year! Awesome goggles, highly recommended.

By Marilyn from Gulf breeze,fl on 8/14/2012

Great goggles.  I love them for swimming out doors

By Corey from Wherever the Army takes me. on 8/11/2012

I wear these goggles for training/competing. I swim long distance and short as well. I was skeptical at first due to the apparent lack of a gasket around the goggles, but I haven't had a single leak yet. They come pre-treated with anti-fog and I use my own on top of that. I swam a 1500 the other day and I had little to no fogging at all. The straps are somewhat of a pain to adjust at first, but once you get them where you want them, they stay there.

Great product.

By kerry a. from arvada, CO on 6/29/2012

Fits great, the soft silicone around the goggles not only helps seal the goggles for no leakage, but also softens the fit around my eyes.  I have excellent periferal vision in the water, and the anti-fog helps with clarity.  With the adjustable nose strap the goggles fit great, and with the smaller size, they fit right around my eyes, which helps prevent the grooves that are left behind after wearing some of the bigger style goggles.  The mirroring makes for a fun look, while helping prevent brightness from the sun.  I truly will not be buying any other kind of goggles from now on.