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Some are better for outdoor swimming, while others should stay at the pool.

Whether you’re heading to open water for a next triathlon training session or hitting up an indoor pool for a swimming workout, the one thing you can’t forget are your goggles, preferably a pair that won’t glide off your face, feel too tight, or constantly force you to drain water from them.

If your go-to ones won't cut it, or you're looking to buy your first set this list will help you narrow down your options based on your needs and the helpful reviews of dozens of swimmers who have tested them out already. When shopping for swimming goggles, it’s important to take more than style into account, says Hailey Hewitt, former Division 1 swimmer and current coach for the Asphalt Green swim team in New York City. “Depending on your activity, the type of goggles may vary, but properly fitting pairs that feel good on your face and will last a long time are always best,” says Hewitt.

A comfortable fit won’t be too tight, but not loose either. “Goggles should make a seal around the eyes with a slight suction to prevent water from leaking in. When testing goggles, you should be able to create this seal without the straps being [irritatingly] tight,” Hewitt explains.

Another thing you should consider is how often you’ll be swimming. “For competitive athletes training multiple times a week, you should look for something comfortable enough to be worn for long hours in the pool, leak-proof, and with sleek lines to create minimal resistance.” Occasional swimmers or those who are just beginning, on the other hand, may find wider lenses more enjoyable since they provide a larger range of vision, says Hewitt.

Other features that’ll keep you swimming sans irritation include anti-fog coating and mirrored lenses with UV protection that’ll protect your eyes from the sun. It seems like you may have to check a ton of boxes to find the best swimming goggles, but no worries we’ve found the 20 best pairs for you based on Amazon user reviews.

This pair is made with a nose gasket that allows for better sealing, regardless of the size and shape of your face. And if you're not looking to sacrifice style, they come in a ton of colors too. 

Rave Review:  "I've been a lap swimmer for a long time, and these are probably the most comfortable goggles I've ever had. The rubber gasket is fairly wide and soft. I usually buy junior goggles because I have a small face and narrow nose; these fit perfectly, with very little raccoon eyes afterwards."

You might want to stay away from these if you're allergic to silicone, but otherwise they're an affordable find that offers UV protection, anti-fogging tech, and a snug fit. 

Rave Review: "Finding an affordable, comfortable, quality pair of goggles for an adult isn't easy, and I really love these. You don't have to tighten the straps to an uncomfortable level to get them not to leak and they have a coating that helps keep the fog to a minimum. I swim up and down our creek for exercise."

Don't worry about constantly having to adjust these. They're made with a one-click button that locks your straps in place or unlocks them if you want to go looser or tighter. 

Rave Review: "I  started regularly swimming in the ocean, but found my eyes would burn so badly from the salt water, I often had to end my swim sooner than I wanted. These goggles have made all the difference. The water stays out, and I feel like I have HD vision in the ocean now!"

If you mistakenly leave your goggles lying around all the time, then you might want to invest in this trio deal from Speedo. All of them offer anti-fog and UV protection, but one is tinted, while the other two are clear.  

Rave Review: "I have contact lens and so am very sensitive to any drop of water getting inside. These ones worked great. The 3-pack worked out well as we have [the] tinted one for sun and [the] clear one for indoor pools."

Named a Wirecutter Tester's Choice in 2018, this pair is made with smoke lens that minimize the amount of light and glare that hits your eyes. They're especially useful outdoors or in very bright conditions. 

Rave Review: "These goggles are awesome. In the outside glare of swimming pool or at beach, the crispness of your viewing everything is so worth the price."

Speedo's Hydrospex provide 95% UV protection and anti-fog tech coated lenses. Their straps are adjustable, so they also offer a universal fit. 

Rave Review: "I got these to swim laps at the local YMCA and they are working great. I swim for about 20 minutes and then take a break, and I never had to adjust the goggles at all, even with doing flip turns." 

This 2-for-1 deal comes with ear plugs and nose clips for each pair. 

Rave Review: "I'm on my schools swim team and I use these goggles everyday. I bought them on January and purposely waited to give a review, they perform extremely great. They do not get foggy. For its price, they are amazing."

Vanquishers are perfect for racing and training because they feature a wide panoramic lens and can be ordered with corrective lenses. 

Rave Review: "These prescription goggles are the greatest. For the first time in 59 years, swimming is enjoyable for me. My prescription is -10, and these were available only down to -8, but that is adequate to get me around the public pool deck without falling over things or failing to recognize acquaintances."

You don't have to worry too much about figuring out if these fit before ordering because they come with interchangeable nose pieces, so that you can adjust them. Their UVA/UVB protection also allow them to filter harmful sun rays. 

Rave Review: I like that you get two sets in this package. In two different colors. These are adjustable, making them fit most. It is comfortable to wear. Easy to see out of. Perfect for swimming."

You can share these with your kids or younger siblings because they have adjustable straps that allow you to make them fit any head size. 

Rave Review: "My 9-year [old] daughter really likes these goggles. They are easy to adjust and don't slip around or loosen up like some other goggles she has tried on. Since she is on a swimming team, she uses the goggles a lot and I'm glad she found a pair she likes to wear."

The inner lenses on these are coated with an anti-fog treatment. 

Rave Review: "Although they are well constructed and fit very comfortably they're still very light. I've kept the goggles in the case they came in when not using them and over the past 3 months, they've remained scratch free. The anti-fog protection still works fine despite everyday use in a saltwater pool."

Hewitt says many of her swimmers opt for Black Hawks since they offer soft silicone gaskets, adjustable straps and nose pieces. Plus, they're available with either clear or mirrored lenses. 

Rave Review: "I've been competitive swimming most of my life and you can't really go wrong with TYR.Pro tip. If you dry off goggles after use and store them in a open air area (not inside of a gym bag) the anti fog will last longer."

Ever bummed out because you wear glasses and can't see too well in the water? These goggles fix that by allowing you to order them with corrective vision for those with myopia. The prescriptions range from 0 to -6.0.

Rave Review: "These goggles are so amazing. Seriously. It’s awesome being able to swim and not have glasses or contacts on/in. They work just like regular glasses would and the tint on them is wonderful. They are super cute and fashionable as well."

Forget squinting your eyes to adjust them to the sun. These goggles offer excellent protection outdoors. 

Rave Review: "The mirrored glasses are the way to go for outside swimming! Great fit with the option of diff't sizes for bridge pieces, although tough to exchange out. I would buy them again in a heartbeat! I can't believe I went this long w/o this type of [goggle]!"

Available in six different color combos, this polarized pair offers you the ultimate protection against glare from the sun, making them a good option for triathlon training. They filter out about 99.9% of the surface glare you'll encounter. 

Rave Review: "These goggles are as clear as quality sunglasses. I hope you have a local retailer that you can try these on and see for yourself. By far the clearest lens I have experienced, plus you get the glare protection of polarized lenses."

The polycarbonate lenses on these goggles offer 100% UV protection and a 180-degree field of view, making it perfect for open-water swimming. They also have a one-click button system that allows for easier adjustment. 

Rave Review: "Wide-angle view changes your life. Really expands your experience in open water. Safer and easier to stay tracked in your lane in the pool. These are wonderful!"

If you're so over goggles that get blurry once you've been in the water too long, then these Zoma ones are for you. They're made with a silicon seal that prevents water from seeping in and anti-fog coating to keep your swim sight crystal clear. 

Rave Review: "I swim laps three days a week for an hour and not once do they leak or cause discomfort. They seal really well and work like a charm."

The bigger frame on these goggles easily provide more comfort and a wider range of vision when you're out swimming. And if you need a looser or tight fit, just adjust the clips. 

Rave Review: "I really like the super big frame, they fit securely on my face without pressing and leaving marks. Some goggles give me migraines, these goggles fit so comfortably, I could even forget I had them on."

These will help you avoid the eye fatigue that often comes from too much of the sun's glare. Bonus: They're comfortable too—they're made of a soft, non-slip silicone. 

Rave Review: "I’ve been through a dozen goggles over the years. These hands down are the most comfortable and have fantastic lenses. Really keeps the sun out even through I mostly use them indoors."

If you want to avoid raccoon eyes or a fit that's too tight, then these might become your new go-to. They're made with soft rubber silicone that remains pain-free even after a few hours.  

Rave Review: "Not only do these goggles keep water out of your eyes, but they also don't fog up. But what surprised me the most was the comfort. Your eyes do not hurt once you take the goggles off and it doesn't feel like your head is going to explode from the elastic band holding the goggles in place."