Swim goggles for swim practice - Recommendations
When it comes to swim practice or lap swimming - no matter if it’s as an elite swimmer or just for the exercise - a lot of the same rules apply for the swim goggles, as when they are used to competitions. Many do however prefer comfort and fit over minimising water resistance, which is also why this is in focus on the recommended swim goggles below.
Competitive swimmers often stick to, and that is also what we recommend, the more narrow swim goggles for the daily swim practice, which are for the most part the same as the ones used at competitions.
Exercise swimmers who swim laps for the exercise, however, should consider if you want an actual swim goggle, or a larger swim mask. It’s mostly down to your own preferences, because for daily swim practice / lap swimming, comfort is the most important part. The larger swim mask gives you more water resistance, and can for some people be slightly claustrophobic, while others prefer this, because it gives a more firm fit and almost sucks itself to your face.
Down below, you will get our best recommendations and most popular swim goggles for swim practice, so you can find the one that is perfect for you.
Speedo Elite swim goggles - Fastskin Pure Focus - Black/red
4.0/5
Based on 1 review
- Has a silicone skirt and durable silicone straps, which makes the Speedsocket a very sturdy swim goggle, without compromising with comfort and quality.
- Streamlined and adapted, so it only covers the eyes with no unnecessary details, which makes it particularly hydrodynamic and gives you the least amount of water resistance possible.
- Used by the best elite swimmers for many years - among others, Michael Phelps in the old model when he snatched 8 OL gold in 2008.
- Fitted with darker mirror lenses that effectively reduces light and glare, so you can always see clearly with no disruptive elements.
Watery Elite swim goggles - Poseidon Mirror - Black/silver
4.17/5
Based on 23 reviews
- Has a low profile with close-to-eye fit, that with a rounded lens and frame makes them very hydrodynamic.
- Fitted with bigger eyecups that make them more comfortable to wear during extended practice.
- Provides a 180 degree vision with mirror-glass, which eliminates light flashes and strong sunlight.
- Has two-piece straps with centimetre markings, so more easily can adjust them correctly every time.
- Is suitable for both competition, training and exercise swimming.
Watery exercise swim goggles - Raven Mirror - Black/white/silver
4.44/5
Based on 27 reviews
- Comes with 3D adapted eyecups in premium silicone, which has the most powerful suction we have ever experienced, leading to a very close fit on the face.
- This construction also makes them some of the most comfortable swim goggles to wear, also for extended periods of time.
- Has a special polarised lens, that provides 100% protection from harmful UV rays and bright glare from the water.
- Built-in antifog technology, that always ensures a 100% fog-free vision.
- One of the most all-round swim goggles, that is excellent for use indoors and for open water swimming. This depends on the colour of the lens.
Watery competition swim goggles - Brooks Mirror - White/silver
- Low-profile and hydrodynamic frame minimises water resistance and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the goggles.
- Curved panoramic lenses provide a wide 180-degree field of view, making them resistant to sunlight and ensuring clear vision underwater.
- Additional anti-reflection coating on the inner lens prevents glare from the sun, reducing the risk of being blinded.
- Suitable for swimmers aged 12 and above, easily adjustable with the 5 included nose bridges.
- Versatile for swim competitions, training, and regular swimming.