More eye-friendly goggles?

Some of the Barracuda goggles have thick foam around the eyepiece and thus put less pressure on the area around the eye (they generally don't need to be worn as tightly, either). As an added bonus, you don't end up with red rings on your skin afterward. Warning: some people think they look dorky. Personally, I don't care about that, but some might. They can also be made with prescription lenses, which is nice for those who have trouble seeing the pace clock and don't want to swim with contacts.

Thanks! Could you give some links to their products you described? Sure! Here's a link to the main distributors site: www.skylinenw.com/c-122-goggles.aspx I wear the B300s. The "Standard" frame and the "Medalist" frames also use the foam. Perhaps other styles do as well. Swim Outlet also sells them: www.swimoutlet.com/.../Swim_Goggles as does Amazon and other places you'd expect. Good luck!

Thanks! Could you give some links to their products you described? Some of the Barracuda goggles have thick foam around the eyepiece and thus put less pressure on the area around the eye (they generally don't need to be worn as tightly, either). As an added bonus, you don't end up with red rings on your skin afterward. Warning: some people think they look dorky. Personally, I don't care about that, but some might. They can also be made with prescription lenses, which is nice for those who have trouble seeing the pace clock and don't want to swim with contacts.

Happy holidays and a personal-best 2012 to all USMSers. :wave: Well, look who's back on the forums! :welcome: I hope you, Y (and Z :D) had an enjoyable Christmas. Good luck in your Year of the (200) Fly! :cheerleader:

Speedo also has a few models that sort of fit into the goggle/mask hybrid category. Check out their Rift model, for example.

You might try the "Medalist" by Barracuda. It has those wonderful cushions and comes in prescription lenses or not. The frame is small and hydrodynamic. Smoke-colored lenses and frames look suitably intimidating and professional. Clear pair works for night swimming. By using the largest nose bridge included (and trimming it if necessary), they'll fit a larger face just fine. When the straps or cushions get tired, just send them back for a cheap refitting. I've even had Barracuda pull the prescription lenses out of frames that I cracked, and put them in new frames. Saves $$. Here's the link: www.skylinenw.com/p-23-medalist-rx.aspx Happy holidays and a personal-best 2012 to all USMSers.

I second the Barracudas either the Standard / Medalist or B300 they can also be fixed up with new foam and straps with a repair kit for about 7 dollars.They leave no circles on my eyes. They were very popular 10-15 years and more ago with long distance swimmers but the wide vision goggles Seal Mask ect have become popular even though there not as comfortable. the Baracudas do need some time taken to get adjusted for some people. the strap is only one adjustment the nose is also adjustable, they come with 3 bridge sizes, and make sure they seat on your face and not on a swim cap.

Thanks! Could you give some links to their products you described? I wear these and have no problems at all. I'm also near-sighted/ computer weary and understand your dilemma. www.divers-supply.com/Head-Goggles-Jaguar-LSR-STD-P10963.aspx

Back in 2007 I broke my eye socket in 3 places during a BMX race, so I totally understand the pressure that you're talking about. I'm also a writer so I'm always on the computer, so it's been an adventure for me to get a pair that doesn't bother me. I actually have the Speedo vanquishers, and they're the only ones that don't give me a migraine.

You could always try some swedes... you're only out 4 bux if you don't like em :) My pair is 10 years old, and the backup pair was never used and is also 10 years old :angel: