Swim goggles for adults

Find your next pair of swim goggles for adults from a wide range of well-known brands - for both the serious competitive swimmer and the recreational swimmer. We only have the best quality swim goggles for adults that cover all needs, no matter what requirements you have for the goggles adults can use in different contexts.

That's why you'll also find swim goggles for adults from well-known brands such as Arena, Speedo, TYR, Aquasphere and of course our own award-winning brand Watery. And if you need swim goggles with prescription, we also have a large selection of swim goggles from Primotec.

Do you need swim goggles, diving goggles or a diving mask?

The three different types of goggles are often confused with each other, and often without realising it. But in fact, there is a big difference in their function and purpose. It is therefore important to determine whether you need swim goggles, diving goggles or a diving mask?

Diving goggles - also known as swim masks - are a bit of a hybrid between swim goggles and diving masks. They take up more space around the eyes and therefore provide a much wider field of view than swim goggles, but they have no protection for the nose. They are best used for triathlons, ocean swimming or swimming in a pool.

A diving mask is - as the name suggests - is designed for diving and snorkelling. They take up a lot of face space, have protection for the nose and provide the widest angle of vision, as their purpose is to explore the bottom of the sea, for example.

Swim goggles are used when swimming lanes, for example, as they have the smallest lenses, with a thin elastic strap and fit close to the eyes for a narrow angle of vision. Their purpose is mostly to protect the eyes and allow you to orientate yourself while swimming. They are designed to minimise water resistance and make it easier to focus on one specific point in the water at a time.

Swim goggles are not just swim goggles

There are swim goggles for virtually every requirement and need you may have, no matter what water sport you practice. That's why it's a good idea to be clear about what you actually need to make sure your swim goggles meet your needs.

If you're an elite swimmer, where even a second off your personal best is a major milestone, then you'll want a pair of competition swim goggles for adults that fit close to your eyes and are as small as possible.

If you're a triathlete or just love swimming in open water, it's a good idea to choose a pair of swim goggles that resemble diving goggles/swim masks. This makes it easier to orientate yourself underwater, where there are different obstacles than in the pool, and they seal better around the eyes. Therefore, you can be sure that water won't get in if you get hit by a wave.

Once you've narrowed down the type of swim goggles for adults you need, there's one last thing to consider. Swim goggles come with different types of lenses, each with their own purpose.

In particular, you'll need to consider whether you need clear, smoke, mirror or blue lenses, and to make that decision easier, we've listed their different characteristics:

• Swim goggles with clear lenses is best for low light conditions and where you are not exposed to bright light. They won't protect you from bright light, but you will see everything in natural colours. Therefore, they are also best suited for e.g. indoor pools without strong ceiling lighting.

• Swim goggles with smoke lenses are similar to a normal pair of sunglasses and can therefore handle the same type of lighting conditions. Since they can handle most situations with medium light, they are a good all-round swim goggle that can work both indoors and outdoors - just not in too bright light.

• Swim goggles with mirror lenses are made for bright light conditions, such as outdoors in bright sunshine. They reflect a large amount of sunlight away from your eyes, which means that your vision can become very dark if you're not in strong, bright light conditions. This is often the type that professionals use for competition, as the dark view makes it easier for them to focus without being disturbed by outside elements. For this reason, they can of course also be used indoors.

• Swim goggles with blue lenses are similar to those with clear lenses, only your vision has a slight bluish tint. This means you see almost everything in their natural colours, but with protection from strong light sources as their strength is significantly reduced. This makes them ideal for open water swimming.

What should you consider when buying swim goggles for adults?

Before investing in a new pair of swim goggles for adults, there are some specifications to consider. For example, it's important whether or not they have 100% UV protection if you're going to use them outdoors. Since UV rays are very harmful to our eyes, and since the surface of water reflects the sun's rays upwards, your eyes are at risk of being bombarded. And that's not good, but luckily it can easily be avoided with a good pair of swim goggles with UV protection.

Additionally, one of the most annoying things is when your swim goggles fog up, which defeats the whole purpose of swim goggles when you can't see anything. Therefore, you should check if your potential new swim goggles are anti-fog treated by the manufacturer. And if they aren't, you can do it yourself with an anti-fog spray.

Not all face shapes are the same, which affects how well and tightly your swim goggles fit around your eyes. If they are too small, they will be extremely uncomfortable to swim with and you risk water constantly leaking into your swim goggles. If they're too big... well, you'll have the same problems. But there are solutions!

Many good swim goggles for adults come with interchangeable nose bridges so you can adjust them to best suit your face shape.

And last but not least, a good pair of swim goggles should have durable straps that are easy to adjust in size. There's nothing more annoying than pulling and tugging at the straps to get them to move just a little bit, only for them to eventually break. With a pair of easily adjustable and durable straps, you're sure to have your swim goggles for a long time. But in case of an accident, you can always buy a new pair of straps right here.

Get it right the first time

Once you've narrowed down the swim goggles for adults you need, with the help of the descriptions above, you're ready to place an order. That's why we want to give you some final tips to help you make a good choice.

The main function of swim goggles is to protect your eyes when swimming and provide a good field of view. But they also need to fit comfortably without irritating, while staying close to the skin. Most swim goggles are lined with rubber or foam, which refers to the part of the goggle that sticks to the skin.

The function is the same and really there isn't much difference. Most brands have rubber/silicone on their swim goggles for adults, but there are also models with foam. This is especially important if you have a sensitivity to rubber or silicone.

Cleaning and maintenance of swim goggles for adults

Swim goggles should always be cleaned in fresh water immediately after use, as this will make them last much longer. Chlorine and salt water can be quite harsh on the materials, especially the rubber/silicone around the eyes and the elastic. It is therefore important that you rinse and dry them well after use. This is to prevent mould and fungus from forming inside the swim goggles themselves.

Although most swim goggles for adults are anti-fog treated by the manufacturer, you still need to treat them with anti-fog spray from time to time. It's easy to do yourself and always preferable to a pair of swim goggles that are constantly fogging up.

Buy your new swim goggles for adults at Watery.ie

With an incredibly wide selection of swim goggles for adults, we're sure we have the pair you're looking for. So take a look around the site and let yourself be inspired.

And if you have any questions or need guidance, our skilled customer service team is ready to help you. So get ready to place an order and enjoy a number of benefits:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
  
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Find your next pair of swim goggles here at Watery.ie so you can be ready for the next time you jump in the water.