I find the small, competition style goggles, such as the Swedes, very uncomfortable to wear. Granted, in a race, every small factor matters for that split second difference, still, I wonder how much difference does the goggle shape make? Has anyone actually experimented? Is the difference enough to be worth giving up the comfort one needs in long distance swimming? It seems to me the comfort level is in this order:
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I have never seen a test of any kind on the goggle's contribution to elapsed time. I suspect the differences are so small that they may not be measurable - otherwise Speedo or some other company would try to market the advantage of their goggle.
I race with Speedo Speed Sockets. They fit noticably closer to the face and have a relatively stiff and flat seal. I like them because they stick like mad - I do not worry about them coming off during a start. Their shape presents very little surface to catch water.
But I don't like training in them. The seals are tiring for long periods of time and the lens is too close to my eyelashes.
I have never seen a test of any kind on the goggle's contribution to elapsed time. I suspect the differences are so small that they may not be measurable - otherwise Speedo or some other company would try to market the advantage of their goggle.
I race with Speedo Speed Sockets. They fit noticably closer to the face and have a relatively stiff and flat seal. I like them because they stick like mad - I do not worry about them coming off during a start. Their shape presents very little surface to catch water.
But I don't like training in them. The seals are tiring for long periods of time and the lens is too close to my eyelashes.
