Swim goggles for beach / leisure - Recommendations
Swim goggles for beach / leisure - Recommendations
A pair of good swim goggles is a staple on a holiday or a trip to the beach, but it also demands something from them. Since they’re not going to be used for competitive or regular swim-practice, it’s more important that they provide comfort, and doesn’t cause tenderness after prolonged use. Apart from this, the colour of the lens is also important, depending on the surroundings they are going to be worn in.
If you wear competition swim goggles for a while, you will notice that they cause tenderness and red markings around the eyes. This occurs because they are made to provide as little resistance as possible, and thusly, comfort must take a step back.
Since swim goggles for the casual swim, or splashing around in the pool on holidays are often worn for extended periods, it’s more important that the fit is comfortable, and doesn’t cause irritation after prolonged use.
Since the holiday or the beach trip often involves sun and nice weather, the colour of the lenses are of the utmost importance. It’s not pleasant to swim or dive, if you constantly have to squint, due to sunlight or reflections from the surface of the water.
That’s why it’s an advantage to know which effect the different lenses have - and you can (simplified) say that:
- Clear lenses are best for indoor and outdoor use on cloudy days, since it doesn’t protect against bright light and glare. They do, however, provide the best and most natural vision.
- Mirror lenses can be used both outdoors and indoors, since it reflects a lot of light away from the eyes. It does however mean that they give a weaker vision, which isn’t suitable for darker conditions.
- Coloured/blue lenses can be used both indoors and outdoors, and protects the eyes from glare from the water surface, and flashes of light. It is not as effective as mirror lenses, however, and they colour your vision in the colour they have.
- Smoke lenses has the same effect as a pair of sunglasses, and are therefore suitable for the same conditions in which you would wear sunglasses. They shield from bright light, and provides an overall good protection of your eyes, but are not suitable for dark conditions.
Eventually it’s worth considering - if the swim goggles are for kids - that they need to have a user-friendly system to adjust the straps, so the kid can adjust them and put them on themselves. This makes it a bit easier to be a parent on holiday.
Watery exercise swim goggles - Raven Mirror - Black/white
4.59/5
Based on 74 reviews
Watery motions swim goggles - Raven Mirror - Black-white/silver
- Has eyecups in comfortable and flexible Premium silicone, which provide a strong suction.
- Polarized lenses made in polycarbonate, which makes them very durable and protects from bright light and UV rays.
- High-definition lenses that give a clear vision all the way around, also in the periphery field of view.
- Soft and flexible nose bridge that doesn’t squeeze the nose and doesn’t cause pain.
Watery swim goggles for kids - Wilton - Atlantic Blue/clear
4.26/5
Based on 35 reviews
- Plexisol lenses from Italy to prevent scratches and scuffs on the glass
- Unique one-piece construction to prevent water from entering between the frame and the skirt
- Made from hypoallergenic materials, ensuring no rashes or allergic reactions for the child
- 100% UV protection, making them ideal for use at the pool, the beach, and on sunny days at the swimming hall
- Flexible and lightweight silicone in the frame and skirt, durable enough to withstand everything a child puts them through
Aquasphere exercise diving goggles - Kayenne - Clear/black
4.74/5
Based on 19 reviews
Aquasphere women's swim goggles - Kayenne - Pink (clear lenses)
- Simple and streamlined design that provides a great hydrodynamic without compromising comfort.
- Close fitting and very watertight, also after several hours use - is very suitable for exercise swimming and playing in the water.
- 180 degrees vision, and comes with several lenses.
- Also comes in different models for kids with One-touch adjustable strap, that the kid can easily adjust itself.
Watery exercise swim goggles - Raven Active - Black/red 1.0
4.71/5
Based on 108 reviews
- Strong lenses made of Plexisol that can withstand scratches and marks.
- Features a simple click-system for easy and quick strap adjustment.
- Soft silicone eye cups with high suction capability, ensuring a secure fit on the face without causing discomfort.
- Provides 100% UV protection, making them suitable for use by the pool, at the beach, and on sunny days in the indoor swimming pool.
Watery swim goggles for kids - Bradford - Blue/pink
4.47/5
Based on 78 reviews
- Italian Plexisol lenses that resist scratches and marks.
- Wide field of vision with 180-degree curved, antifog treated lenses for a clear view.
- Unique fully integrated construction prevents water from penetrating.
- Made from hypoallergenic materials to avoid rashes or allergic reactions.
Watery diving mask for junior (8-15) - Nerina - Blue/blue
4.62/5
Based on 8 reviews
- Specially designed for kids aged 8-15 years, with dimensions of 171x92x95 mm and a weight of only 179 grams.
- Frame made of high-quality silicone for maximum comfort.
- Adjustable silicone straps and buckles for easy customization.
- Tempered glass made of shatter-proof PC material, ensuring durability and resistance to scratches.
Watery diving mask for junior (8-15) - Misu - Blue/white
5.0/5
Based on 5 reviews
- Specially designed for kids aged 8-15 years, with dimensions of 171x92x95 mm and a weight of only 179 grams.
- Frame made of high-quality silicone for maximum comfort.
- Adjustable silicone straps and buckles for easy customization.
- Tempered glass made of shatter-proof PC material, ensuring durability and resistance to scratches.