Malmsten swimming goggles

If you are chasing the ultimate feeling of speed in the water, you cannot avoid a true classic. Malmsten swim goggles - better known as the original Swedish Goggles - have been the favourite choice for the world’s elite and competitive swimmers for decades. This is mainly due to the minimalist design without sealing gaskets, which ensures you the market’s absolute lowest water resistance.

When you choose Malmsten, you do not just get a pair of goggles; you get the opportunity to tailor the fit exactly to your face, as you assemble them yourself from scratch. That makes them the ultimate competition swim goggles, where every hundredth counts, but they are today also frequently used by ambitious fitness swimmers who want an unobstructed view and lightweight gear. The models are available for both children and adults, so the whole family can swim like the professionals. If you are looking for other types and brands, you can see our full general selection of swimming goggles for adults here.

Why Malmsten swim goggles are completely unique

What really sets Malmsten apart from the crowd is the simple but ingenious design. Unlike traditional models, these are swim goggles without silicone or rubber gaskets. Instead, the hard plastic lenses rest directly against the skin around the eye. That may sound harsh, but when they sit correctly, they create a vacuum that holds completely tight without suctioning in the same way as soft goggles. The result is incredibly low water resistance, as the profile is minimal, and you get an undisturbed view, which is crucial in competitive situations.

Another unique detail is that you receive the goggles as a kit. That gives you full control over adjusting the swim goggles so the cord across the nose and the strap fit precisely to your eye spacing and head shape. You avoid standard solutions that pinch in the wrong places. Precisely because you decide the distance between the lenses yourself, they are universal. That means they work just as well whether you are looking for swimming goggles for women with a narrower face, or you need swimming goggles for men with a wider profile. You create the perfect fit yourself that neither lets water in nor falls off at the start dive.

Choose the right model: Standard or Mirror?

When you need to find the perfect pair, it is not just about the colour of the strap, but to a large extent about the light conditions in the water you swim in. Malmsten primarily divides their range into two categories, and the right choice ensures that you are neither dazzled by the sun nor lack visibility in a dark hall. Below you can see the differences so you choose correctly the first time.

How to assemble and adjust your Malmsten goggles

When you receive your new Malmsten goggles, they arrive as a kit in a bag. At first glance it may seem a bit fiddly, but it is precisely this manual Malmsten assembly that is the secret behind the perfect, tailored fit. Here you get a step-by-step assembly instructions swim goggles so you ensure they sit correctly from the first stroke.

1. Assemble the nose bridge first: You can choose between using the supplied cord together with the small silicone tube (the classic method) or the elastic rubber strap. Pull the cord through the small hole on the inside of one lens, then through the silicone tube, and then into the other lens.
2. Adjust the distance between the eyes: Now you should perform a nose bridge adjustment. This is the most important step for comfort. Place the lenses in front of your eyes without attaching the head strap yet. The distance should be adjusted so the lenses seal closely and create a light vacuum, without the hard plastic rubbing on the bridge of your nose. Tie a temporary knot and fine-tune until the distance fits precisely to your facial shape.
3. Attach the head strap: Thread the strap through the outer holes on the lenses. Tie a solid knot that locks the strap in place. We recommend tying it so you have a double band behind the head - it gives the most stable fit during turns and start dives.

It takes a little patience and dexterity the first time, but once you have found the right setting, you will never need to adjust them again. The result is a goggle that fits like it was made for your face.

Is Malmsten the right choice for you?

Let’s be completely honest: Malmsten swim goggles are divisive. For the elite and the

For experienced competitive swimmers the hard plastic edge directly against the eye socket is a small price to pay for ultimate speed, minimal water resistance and a completely tailored fit. But precisely because the goggles do not have any soft sealing gaskets of silicone or rubber, they can feel hard and unfamiliar to wear, especially if you are going to swim for long periods at a time. It often requires a period of adjustment before they feel completely natural to wear.

If you are therefore primarily hunting for the most comfortable swimming goggles for casual swimming, or if you are completely new to the water, there may be better solutions for you that are gentler on the skin. Below we have put together a guide that helps you assess whether you should go with the Irish classic, or whether you should consider one of our strong alternatives to swedish goggles.

Whatever you choose, it's about finding the model that makes you want to jump into the water again and again. Malmsten is iconic for a reason, but comfort is individual, and there's no shame in choosing soft silicone over hard plastic.

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If you need advice and guidance on assembly or choosing a lens color, we are of course ready to answer all your questions. That way you can be properly equipped and fully ready to jump into the water.