Pool Swimming
Competitive swimmers and regular lap-doers need goggles that are compact and well-fitting, that don't cut down on speed or sit uncomfortably on the face. Speedo's Speed Socket goggles are fitted with a double-length head strap for comfort and offer superlative peripheral vision and anti-fogging lenses. The Speed Sockets are also endorsed by Olympic champion Michael Phelps, who wore these goggles while winning seven Olympic medals.
Open-water Swimming
Outdoors swimming brings a new set of concerns, chief among them visibility and leakage protection. The Vista has a leak-proof skirt that comfortably cushions the face. The mask strap ratchets tightly closed and unfastens with a quick-release button, meaning you'll never have to readjust the straps once you achieve a perfect fit. The Vista offers a 180 degree field of vision with no distortion.
Best Overall
Men's Journal recommends the TYR Racetech goggle as the best of all worlds. TYR produces all kinds of swim gear, most of it endorsed by various Ironman world champions. Racetechs provide the strap comfort and anti-fogging lenses combined with wide-angle lenses, which means they're appropriate for use in most swimming situations.
