Okay, I'm going to age myself with this but . . . I used to use the Speedo goggles with the foam around the edges (yes, way back when), and they never wrecked my eyes. Now, every pair I try either gives me awful raccoon eyes, or leaves my poor eyes feeling bruised. :( Can anyone recommend something comfortable?
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Tracy and Kathy,
I trained in them in HS too, but I also raced in them. For IM starts I pulled the edge of my swim cap over the top to keep them on; for backstroke starts they never seemed to be an issue. :dunno: I'm just happy to have a pair on the way to me. I can't stand the vanquisher racoon eyes.
Barracudas either the Standard or smaller Medalist leave no marks. They do have to be adjusted and the trick is they have to be a bit snug at first. Advantages are also that they can be "rebuilt" like new with new foam gaskets and straps with a 6 dollar kit. A pair can last many years. As far as cost they were once "expensive" today almost all goggles are pushing 12-15 dollars the cudas are more. I like mine very much and have tried at least 12 different types plus the "Seal mask".
Speedo Futurity Jr for me. They are small, stay in the eye socket, never come off on the start. Usually under $10. Very comfortable. I used to use the Speedo Foam Goggle back in HS as well. Never used them in a race though, too easy to come off on the start.
How about prescription goggles? I am so near-sighted that I couldn't even find a clock much less read it if I had standard goggles.
Our local scuba shop (yes, there is a scuba shop in Minnesota) sells a brand called "View" which are Japanese. The correction isn't custom - you just try out the test goggles in 1/2 diopter increments. I've actually found the fit and seal to be quite good. Plus, the bonus is that I can see.
