https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/8936/gogglesDo they significantly reduce resistance? Or are they just for protection and visibility? I am uncomfortable in goggles, but I wear them to work out because I don&#39;t want to be red-eyed all day. I would rather not race in them. I actually like the en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/140746?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:25:43 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:64c11236-88e1-444e-a7a9-0f069f1c1841Former MemberDo they significantly reduce resistance? Or are they just for protection and visibility? I am uncomfortable in goggles, but I wear them to work out because I don&#39;t want to be red-eyed all day. I would rather not race in them. I actually like the &#39;cocoon&#39; feeling I get around my head without them. It helps me focus. Yes and both. Think of someone blowing hard in your eye...you&#39;ll want googles. Plus you&#39;ll need to be able to judge distance for turns.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/140719?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:12:10 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:fe3a2f90-f7b8-4861-8867-5386e98babd7orca1946As far as slowing you down, it would be so small that a finger out of position is more . They ,IMHO, would make turns better &amp; thus improve time. It sounds as if you need to try more goggles to find some that fit better .<div style="clear:both;"></div>