Finding the perfect pair of Swim Goggles

Swim Goggles and Swim Masks come in many shapes, colors, sizes and styles. Though there is no official definition of what is a Swim Goggle versus a Swim Mask, it is commonly accepted that masks are larger and cover more of the face than Goggles. What separates a Swim Mask from a Snorkel Mask is that the Snorkel Mask also covers the nose in addition to the eyes.

What is the right Swim Goggle for you?

It is primarily a matter of comfort and fit. Individuals vary greatly in the size of their head, the distance between the eyes, the depth of the eye sockets and the size of the eye sockets.

Traditionally competitive swimmers will go with a style that is smaller and more compact to the face as they are attempting to gain every advantage in reducing water drag, and comfort is less important for the short time they are in use during races. The competitive swimmer may have training Swim Goggles that are chosen for comfort in addition to those used strictly during competition.

Swimming Goggle Sizing

Goggles come in both adult and children's sizes. But for adults with smaller faces, children's goggles or masks may work for you. Goggles also come in men's and women's styles. Though there are obvious differences such as color choices for women, the main difference is that the women's goggles tend to run a little smaller in size.

Clear or Tinted Goggles?

Swim goggle and mask lenses come in clear, a variety of tints, and mirrored. The mirrored are typically for bright light conditions such as outdoor swimming, the tints can be used indoors and out, and the clear work well indoors or in low light conditions.

Goggles Fogging while Swimming?

Other goggle features include UV protection and anti-fog protection. Read the individual descriptions to see which Swim Goggles have these features.

Swim Masks

Swim Masks are very popular with recreational swimmers, and are also a great choice for kids as the fit is more forgiving than smaller traditional Swim Goggles. The mask covers a larger portion of the face, sits outside the eye socket, and so does not bear down on the eye socket as smaller goggles can. Many swimmers feel they are more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. A good mask will stay on the face via mild suction and a good test of fit is seeing if it stays on the face without the strap in place after placing on the face and pressing lightly (try this out of the pool).

More Swim Goggle Options

AquaGear also carries Aqua Sphere, Barraccuda, Speedo, and Tusa Prescription Swim Goggles. There are two types of prescription goggles, those where lens are bought separately and so both eyes can have a different dioptre strength, and those prescription goggles that come with lenses already installed and both eyes have the same dioptre strength. Diopters from -1.5 to -9.0 are available depending on the brand.

Don't forget the goggle accessories

Goggle accessories include goggle cases, replacement straps and anti-fog solutions from a variety of manufacturers.

AquaGear carries Aqua World Goggles, AquaSphere Goggles and Masks, Barracuda Goggles, Engine Goggles, Speedo Goggles, Tusa Goggles, Zoggs Goggles and a variety of Prescription Goggles

AquaGear® makes buying Swim Goggles easy

When buying Swim Goggles or Masks from AquaGear, we ask that you first try them out of the pool and see if they are comfortable. If not return them for another style or for a refund. Exchanges or refunds should be in new condition with original packaging, but you can be confident that if your AquaGear goggles or mask are not working for you, you can try another style or brand.