Last Updated on August 30, 2022 by grubdunkman

A pair of swimming goggles is the most important part of swimming gear. If chosen properly it protects your eyes and allows you to see everything under and above the water clearly even by the end of a long swimming session.

If you ever start searching for your first pair of swimming goggles, you might find out it’s easy to get lost in a variety of kinds and designs… Well, we understand you, nowadays the choice of goggles is huge!

To make your choice easier, today we’ll highlight the main features of good swimming goggles and take a look at some greatest goggles items from a professional swimmers’ point of view. 

Let’s dive in!

First of all searching for the most comfortable swimming goggles for yourself, pay attention to this main features:

• Lens size.

The best choice for competitive swimming is a small lens which allows you to see clearly to the front and to the sides.

If you’re choosing goggles for open water swimming, for recreational purposes, you might like larger and wider lenses more.

• Head straps.

Dual-strap goggles will allow you to set your goggles firmly in place, which will guarantee a leak-free experience.

Some goggles have two straps and some have one strap splitting in two at the back of the head. Try on both to find out which one makes you feel more comfortable.

• Rubber material.

Nowadays most swimming goggles are built with silicone or latex (frames, head straps and gaskets). 

Silicone is the best choice due to its softness and durability in conditions of constant exposition to chlorine and sun. Plus it is hypoallergenic, so suitable for everyone.

•  Gasket.

The most popular swim goggles designs have these silicone gaskets which provide much more comfort to your face than old-school hard plastic goggles. Good gasket also creates a little suction that protects from leaking.

• Nose pieces.

Swimming goggles should be adjustable to all faces, which is why popular brands ship goggles with up to five different nose bridges, or with special string, so the distance between the goggle lenses can be adapted for your face. 

Some open water swimming goggles and swimming masks have a solid frame that can’t give you this adjustability.

• Lenses tint.

The tint of swimming goggles lenses is a very important parameter. Which color to choose depends highly on your purposes. If you want to protect your eyes from bright sun and glares on the water surface while outdoor swimming, the best choice for you is goggles of darker color and mirrored lenses.

Lighter lens tints are intended for indoor swimming. They maximize sight in darker pools and they give you better vision during long and intense swim workouts, when your lenses begin to fog up. 

Swimming goggles are generally very affordable. Of course, you can find some racing goggles costing 70 CAD or smart-technology goggles for 150 and more, but the average price of a nice and quality pair is 20-40 CAD.

To find your perfect pair, think about your main goals and purposes of buying goggles. Now keeping in mind your purposes and qualities of good goggles suitable for them, take a look at our TOP of the best swimming goggles items, according to worldwide professional swimmers:

№	Item	Price, CAD	material	dimensions, inches	UV-protection	anti-fog
1.	Speedo Vanquisher 2.0	29.95	Soft Silicone Seals, Thermoplastic Rubber	4 x 9 x 2	Yes	Yes
2.	The Speedo Speed Socket 2.0	22.93	Plastic, Silicone, Rubber, Nylon	8.86 x 10 x 1.93	No	Yes
3.	Speedo Hydrospex	19.99	Polyvinyl Chloride, Silicone Strap Hypoallergenic Frame, Lexan Lens	2.2 х 7.5 х 4.5	Yes	Yes
4.	AqtivAqua Wide View	40	Polycarbonate Lenses and Frame	–	Yes	Yes
5.	Arena Swim Goggle Cobra Ultra Swipe Mirror	69.95	Frame of Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Hard Slanted Polycarbonate, Mirrored Lenses, Soft Japanese Rubber Seal, Dual Silicone Strap	–	Yes	Yes
6.	Aquazone	28.86	Frame Material, Plastic, Lens Material, Polyvinyl Chloride	20.3 x 7.6 x 5.1	Yes	Yes
7.	FORM Smart swim goggles	259	Chemical Resistant Coating, Frame of Thermoplastic Rubber	9.17 x 5.67 x 3.27	No	Yes
8.	Nabaiji 100 XBase	5	Plastic and Rubber compounds, Polycarbonate Lenses	–	Yes	Yes

Now let’s take a closer look at a few brand lines represented up here. 

The Speedo brand is probably the most famous among professional swimmers and doubtlessly one of the most quality swimwear equipment brands. Just thinking about the fact that Speedo is an absolute favorite of so many Olympic and World competition champions might make you trust this brand immediately! 

Even more pleasant fact is that all Speedo lines come at a democratic pricing of only 20-30 CAD. 

In our TOP we included three bestsellers and ultimate models of Speedo goggles, suitable for competitions, intense workouts as well as recreational swimming:

Speedo Vanquisher 2.0   — an incredibly popular pair of competitive swim goggles with a sleek, low-profile design. The lenses are covered with anti-fog technology and  also contain UV protection, so you’ll be able to swim with a completely clear field of vision literally everywhere. 

The silicone seal and strap are soft and flexible, remaining durable, basically indestructible. These goggles also include interchangeable nose pieces which provide comfort and leak-proof snug eye fit for any type of face. 

When it comes to using the ultimate pair of swim goggles, these are certainly the best choice for all your needs! 

This pair is available in different tints and in mirrored versions, which are popular among competitive swimmers. 

Speedo Speed Socket 2.0  is one of the truly hybrid goggles, suitable perfectly for intense swimming workouts, competitions and casual swimming. This model is also well represented in international competitions.

The Speed Socket and the Vanquisher share a lot of features that professional swimmers really like, including silicone straps, different-sized nose bridges, and a rubberized gasket that offers a leak-proof fit. They both are also UV-protected, having soft inner eye seals and easily adjustable strap. 

These goggles really are an excellent balance of low profile, comfort, and price. They have a slim profile but, due to curved lenses, offer more peripheral vision than Vanquishers, for example.

There is a range of color options, and lenses come in mirrored, non-mirrored, and polarized variations.

Speedo Hydrospex Classic   One of the most comfy models in the Speedo line. Gasket shape and split silicone head strap provide good suction, so the goggles will never wiggle out of position and no water drops can seep through, still remaining very comfortable and press-less around eyes. 

Like all Speedos, Hydrospex goggles are suitable for both the pool and the open water, coated with anti-fog layer and are extremely durable. 

Check out some other nice brands, popular among recreational swimmers and professional sportsmen. 

You may like the exclusive design, durability, nice eye protection and comfort of AqtivAqua Wide view swimming goggles, priced nearly 40 CAD. 

Also take a look at advanced and higher-priced Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Mirror Goggles, costing C$ 70. It is a super stylish ultimate pair for intensive swimming and triathlon, which provides clear vision with no water flowing over the lenses. This model has a special 3D gasket for the best fit and comfort.

Aquazone, another popular swimming goggles brand, thoughtfully includes ear plugs for additional comfort while training. Goggles themselves are very adjustable, mirrored lenses provide high UV- and glare protection.

It is a super valued pair for its very normal average price of 30 CAD.

The most expensive item in our top is high-tech FORM Smart swim goggles, which cost around 250 CAD. It’s not just a pair of swimming goggles, it is more of a personal coach. The pair has a smart display built right into the goggle lens, which not only shows your swim metrics, but also provides whole workout instructions in accordance with your skill level, schedule and even mood (via membership in the FORM Swim App). 

And for contrast, have a look at cheap but generally not bad pair of 

Nabaiji Xbase swimming goggles for recreational use, which you can purchase in Decathlon sports shops only for 5 CAD! 

Why spend crazy money on smart swimming goggles if you’re going to use them once or twice, exploring the ocean or having fun in an outdoor pool with your friends, right? 

It says on the website that this pair is quite adjustable, quite durable, provides UV-protection and anti-fog treatment. We should mention though it doesn’t last very long, which is totally fine if you’re not going to use them for intense training sessions or to expose your goggles to extreme conditions.

We included this pair in our top because of its comfort and quite a good value for super low price.

We hope this article was useful since you’ve seen such a rich variety of good options and maybe even fall in love with some of them! We wish you the best swimming experience with the most comfortable swimming goggles.