Swimming Goggles
A swim goggle seals against the eye socket to keep water out, so you can see the wall, the lane, and the pace clock with your eyes open. Swim goggles and swimming goggles here cover racing, training, recreational, and open-water swimming, in adult and kids' sizes, with clear or tinted lenses. The right pair comes down to fit, lens tint, and where you swim most.
Goggle Types by Use
- Competition goggles: Low-profile, in-socket lenses that sit close to the face to cut drag for racing and sprint work. Browse competition swim goggles.
- Training and recreational goggles: A softer gasket and wider fit stay comfortable over long practice sets and lap swimming. See recreational swim goggles.
- Open-water goggles: A wide field of view with tinted or mirrored lenses helps you sight buoys and cut sun glare in lakes and ocean. Browse open-water goggles and masks.
- Kids' goggles: A smaller frame, soft seal, and easy strap for a leak-free fit on younger swimmers. See kids' swim goggles.
Choosing the Right Lens
Lens tint should match your light. Clear lenses suit indoor pools and low light, smoke or tinted lenses cut glare in bright indoor or outdoor pools, mirrored lenses reflect strong sun for outdoor and open water, and polarized lenses reduce surface glare on the water. Swimmers who wear glasses can choose prescription swim goggles in set diopter strengths.
Fit, Anti-Fog, and Care
A good seal comes from the gasket and a nose bridge that matches your face; gasket-less Swedish goggles sit closer for racing once you adjust them. Most lenses ship with an anti-fog coating, so rinse them gently and avoid wiping the inside, which strips it. Rinse in fresh water after each swim, store goggles in a case, and keep them out of direct sun. Pair goggles with a swim cap to hold the strap and reduce drag.
