By JF from Minneapolis, MN on 1/30/2012

I purchased these goggles to cut down on the raccoon-eyes effect because they are advertised as being able to do that.  The goggles did the job in terms of sitting outside the eye-socket, but I had to tighten them so hard that they left deep red marks just outside the eye socket.  I messed with the nose bridge size and everything.

By Cookie from Bucks County, PA on 1/24/2012

I've been a lap swimmer for 30 years and a Barracuda goggles wearer for probably 25. These are the best. I don't let anyone else use them, and I always store them dry, flat and with nothing on them to squoosh the foam. They rarely leak, which is important to me bec I must wear my contact lenses in the pool. I can adjust them to my nose, face and eye sockets and the foam gives a comfortable seal without raccoon eyes -- so I can go right from the Y to meetings or appts without worrying about how my eyes look. (My hair is another matter.) I use the standard goggles, which usually last me about 4 years with a one-time replacement of the foam and strap, and that makes these a bargain.

HOWEVER, the straps are now breaking before the foam wears out, and I have to buy a whole repair kit -- or new goggles -- in order to get one silly flat rubber strap. Other goggle brands sell just straps, but I haven't found straps available for my standard Barracudas. I love these goggles and don't know what I'm going to do.

By Pat from TX on 1/12/2012

I have been struggling to get my Barracuda goggles to stop leaking since July.

At the end of July I received my prescription Barracuda standard positive pressure, clear frame, clear lenses, goggles.  The prescription was fine, but the goggles didn't work.

They did not live up to their positive pressure hype.  No matter how many times I adjusted the nose piece, I could not keep them from leaking.  I adjusted the length of the strip fitting over the nose five times; they still leaked.  I tightened the band around my head until it felt worse than suction goggles; they still leaked.

Finally, in October, I returned them to Barracuda; they replaced the sponges. And again I have been trying to get them to stop leaking since October. But no matter how much I adjust the nosepiece and strap, they still leak.

They just will not conform to my bone structure, and they are very uncomfortable. So now I am out over $300 for prescription goggles that are useless. Needless to say, I am disappointed and upset.

Do not order Barracuda goggles with prescription lenses.  Prescription goggles cannot be returned.

By Vivien from Springfield, MO on 12/10/2011

I ordered these foam goggles because they were not supposed to leave circles around the eyes.  Because the foam was so firm, they did not conform to my rather thin face. Therefore I had major leakage!   I tried several adjustments, including changing the nose pieces. I also did not like the nose pieces because they remained stiff and did not curve over the bridge of my nose.  Please suggest a swim goggle that does not leak, but is gentle around the eyes.  Thank you.  Vivien

By Doug Hill from Tacoma WA on 12/4/2011

I ordered two pair of standard barracuda but unfortunately they were out and someone sent me a racing barracuda, which due to my bony face doesn't keep out the water.  so I sent them back.  but I will say this, the price was right.  hope to get the right thing soon.

By Faye B. from Indiana, PA on 9/13/2011

Been using Barracuda (Standard/Round) Googles about 20 years now. I love them!  No other googles fit my face & eye sockets as well. Leak-proof -- until they "age-out" & it is time for new pair.  I swim 3x per week & buy 1-2 new pair every 1-2 years -- so they do hold up well. DO KEEP THEM STORED SO FOAM IS NOT "PRESSED-UPON."  (I hang mine in gym locker.) The special foam around the eye socket is THE KEY to the success of these googles. IF Standard/Round does not seal well on your eye-sockets, then I suggest you try the "oval-shaped" model by Barracuda. Best news is NO RACCOON EYES when I leave the pool & go to work! Hurray!