TYR Special Ops Goggles Reviews

By Amanda from Santa Clarita, CA on 4/15/2013

I have just started swimming open water and realized that my pool goggles don''t work very well in that environment. What I really need is polarized lenses that help me sight into the sun and through the glare off the water. These goggles seem to do that. They are slightly distorted underwater in the pool - but who cares? I can''t see anything underwater in open water anyway. I will use different goggles for the pool, but these are much superior for the lake or ocean. Good product at a reasonable price.

By triathlete from Indiana on 3/13/2013

I have used this product so far in the pool only. I am currently training for a sprint triathlon. I like the mirrored goggles and think they will work great once outside in the lake. They are very comfortable. No leaks. I have noticed they fog just a little, but a think some anit-fog spray will take that away. Overall I am very happy with the product. My husband has the same pair, just differect color and loves them as well.

By ElMijo from Milwaukee, WI on 2/21/2013

I wanted to buy the goggles because of how flamboyant and bright they are (the multicolored ones).  When I first put them on, I noticed that they tint in the lenses was not black, but red, which was a bit of a turn off.  Another thing that I noticed was that once I started swimming my vision became blurry and a little fuzzy, but once I lift my head out of the water my sight became crystal clear which would be great for sighting during a triathlon.

I would give it 3 starts but the color, the fit around my eyes and the ease of sighting while swimming makes me five it 4.

By the neil from Lake Tahoe, CA on 2/18/2013

Was skeptical with the gaskets that they would hold out water, as my bony skull is tough to get a good fit.  But, they work well, minimal leakage over 1000yd swim. TYR in general fit me fairly well, and these are no different.  Can still be worn in inside pool even though mirrored and polarized.  Worth the extra five bucks vs other goggles.

By chi tri chicago from schaumburg, Il on 2/2/2013

Swimming in the pool they work great .  seal up for the duration of my swims (30 to 45 min so far).  I have bought them for the open swim but have not gone as of yet ( Feb. in Chicago)  the polarizing lenses do keep the glare down... indoors so far.

By dpalmer from Plymouth, IN on 1/25/2013

These are the most comfortable goggles I have ever tried.  I sometimes have trouble getting a good seal but once they are in place I can wear them for long workouts (hour+) and not have any pain around my eyes that other goggles cause.

By HB Swimmer from Huntington Beach on 1/17/2013

I like the fit and look of these goggles and the anti-fog works about the same as the other goggles i have tried (good for the first 30 minutes and than slight fogging) However, the distortion/refraction of the lenses underwater from being too curved is giving me a headache. I know some people are more sensitive than others to this issue, ranging from the lenses just don''t seem as clear to having full on double vision. For me the vision seems a little distorted and by the time I am done with a set my head is pounding. I will give these to someone else and find another pair.

By Andrea from New York on 12/27/2012

Great fit and comfort! and very little fogging, also the look is fantastic.
Very reliable for open water, but I also use them at the pool.
The only area they can improve on is visibility, there is a bit of double vision going on, especially under water (that would be the 5th star).

By OldGalWithAPool from Santa FE, NM on 12/9/2012

These are fun-looking goggles which I think will go with a lot of my swimwear.  Not only will I use them for doing laps but also to deflect the glare from the pool while playing with the grand kids.  I''d have given them 5 stars but that will be determinded by their durability...

By Ron from Green Valley, AZ on 11/30/2012

I swim laps daily for an hour as long as the weather and my schedule permits. The fit on these are very good. They are comfortable and do not leak.

I have two issues that others may not have.
1- They are too dark.  It''s impossible to see the time on my watch while doing laps which forces me to stop to check the time.
2- I can see the black line at the bottom of the pool but the vision is not clear like my other goggles. Things look fuzzy.