Are You Wearing Your Swim Goggles Wrong? | Swimming Goggle Problems

Water leaking in, headaches from wearing the goggles, or they simply come off as you’re swimming? These are all things you should not be putting up with. Goggles should be comfortable to wear.
Mark is here to run through a few simple tips as to how you should wear your swimming goggles!
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There are a ton of different swimming goggles out there - all different shapes, sizes, and styles. Some of those may work for you, whilst others may not. That’s a simple fact. A little like a pair of running shoes that may work for one person, but not another.
Is water leaking in? Are you getting headaches from wearing the goggles, or they simply come off as you’re swimming? These are all things you should not be putting up with. Goggles should be comfortable to wear.
Mark is here to run through a few simple tips as to how you should wear your swimming goggles
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What goggle hacks do you have? Leave us a comment!

[@eingast7798]

I use dishwasher rinse aid to clean them whenever they collected stains and store them always in a soft microfibre cloth.

[@mohdjunaid1064]

Thank you GTN for sharing this wonderful information.... I would request you to make some videos regarding which brand /company goggles should be used for practice if it is possible with you guyz.... ✌️

[@ben4182]

@@eingast7798 woah... didn't know you could wash them. I can see through my 10 year old goggles again HAHA

[@susantaylor7333]

AquaSphere fit me best.

[@keenanjimmy8997]

you probably dont care but does anyone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

[@mirinewcome3000]

Great tips. I just wanted to share that prescription goggles made a HUGE difference for me in the pool and open water.

[@mlegrand]

Awesome, recommendations on fit. I am doing a google review series and have noticed that goggles that fit the best can be worn pretty lose. The other thing I noticed is that the depth of the goggles can play an effect when you’re experiencing leaks when diving or pushing hard off the wall. Hope everyone is getting some solid swimming in this winter! 🏊‍♂️

[@simonthomson1631]

Great tip about goggles on before swim cap for triathletes, I did wonder about the pros and cons.

[@thedocturduffy]

Thank you! very helpful!

[@movementexpert4943]

Nice video! Everytime i dive my goggles get water.. any tips on that?

[@johnhunter866]

Ive the same Rola goggles, love them. But on 3rd pair now as the straps keep snapping. Roka have replaced the entire goggles free each time. Not sure why they keep snapping.

[@jatinmaharao6888]

I only get water seeping into the left eye. The right one stays totally tight all through the session.

[@tinamarie8061]

Same! What’s that about

[@ilockgocrazy8883]

Same

[@bharathirajasulochana3961]

Haha.. Same ..

[@azrielshafiq2079]

Same with me😂.

[@trempire7514]

Bruh same thing happening with me for since a week. Why is this happening??

[@JenRosew]

I was wondering: In general I don’t face the issues described in the video (no headaches etc) but when I come out of the water, I always have a very noticeable line of where I’ve worn my goggles. Is this normal or is it a sign that I am wearing them to tightly?

[@michaelkudrik4922]

Too tight i think they should have good suction but not pressure

[@LyftyG_]

As long as they dont hurt it isnt too tight

[@lwittrock1]

Great video!

[@oscarmonroy6337]

HOW DO I ADJUST THE STRAPS ?

[@supersonnyd7369]

Thank you 😊

[@jeffmain867]

I get red rings around my eyes after 1k or 2k swims, ive tried changing goggles etc but all seem to do the same 😪

[@Jofirstson22]

Do goggles typical increase in pressure against your eye socket when you swim over a long duration? I generally to a long distance swim (1hour). They feel fine for the first 30 minutes or so, but my goggles start to feel uncomfortable in the eye socket area at the 35-40 minute mark. It’s almost as if the suction increases. Any suggestions?

[@dimitk3785]

I face the same issue...

[@esha8751]

I used to face the same issue as well. However I figured that once I loosened the straps a little bit more it was much better. Although I did still feel a bit more pressure after the first 30 minutes. I'm sure theres a reason behind why

[@fastingfeastingfoodie2786]

Last time I swam 2hs and a vein in my eye was torn, half of the eye white went red, the eye ached. I had a feeling that the gogles were glued to my eyes. Maybe the solution will be the big gogles covering half of your face, not putting so much pressure immediately around your eyes. Edit: Inspired by your observation, I made an experiment . I fastened my gogles really lose, so I felt comfortable and started swimming on my backs first and didn't immerse my face for the first 45 minutes. Then I immersed fully and my gogles weren't leaking. When I pulled them off after 2h30m swim I felt as If I didn't wear them at all. It was really amasing.

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank you.

[@idk-kx8nx]

i did my first long(er) distance swim a few days ago and at the end it felt like my eyes were going to pop out, just like the video says. i'll be trying these tips and maybe give new glasses a go, thanks!

[@deniszaimov1644]

I just got my arena cobra goggles but they immediately felt cheaply made and are very uncomfortable. Maybe i’m doing something wrong?

[@duanedaylebaliatan5209]

I hope you'll make a video about Swedish goggles cause they were the top choice of swimmers for racing before and some today (like Mellouli and etc.) because most new generation swimmers/triathletes haven't heard about this. also if you are running tight on budget, this is a strong pic for me. (I'm a big fan of this goggles) good thing an elder swimmer suggested me to try a pair.

[@jeenjeanjeen]

Swedish goggles generally dont fit asian faces very well. They were the most uncomfortable goggles I've tried.

[@Ace-gq8xp]

I usually use two caps: one that i put on first, then goggles, then another cap

[@VeryIntellijent]

I never wore goggles when I learned to swim as a kid, and I wish I had. I love being in the water, but I have poor eyesight and am extremely clumsy with glasses. So I wear contact lenses pretty much everywhere. Not having perfect fitting goggles really takes away from the swimming experience because I had a choice of either: A: Barely being able to see and then having to put contacts back in whilst in a public changing room. B: Risk getting pool water in my eyes - thus screwing the lenses up and risking an eye infection. A good pair of goggles is the difference between me being able to enjoy all the strokes, or being stuck doing backstroke for the whole session and conscious of not being able to see.

[@gaborparlagh8378]

The shape of the goggle is the most important. A good fitting goggle does not leak at all, no matter how loose you set the strap. A simple strap what is split only at the backside is just a marketing bullshit, does not have any noticeable effect. Either a completely split strap (better and easier fit), or a simple strap does the work. I personally prefer small racing style goggles. The big, overinflated "triathlon" or "recreational" models all leak.

[@mlegrand]

gabor parlagh - Yeah, I’ve noticed the bigger goggles are harder to get the fit right. I think it has to do with the brow bone. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Powersaver1234]

What brand would you recommend in this case (small goggles )

[@adamseward358]

Arena Air Speed for me. Really light and you can swap the nose piece to suit. I wear them fairly loose and now just place them over my eyes after putting strap in right place on back of head. I’d previously - wrongly - been pushing the goggles at the front to create suction as I thought I needed to do this to avoid leaking. Wrong! This just left me with marks and leaking. Now looser and just placing them leaves hardly any marks and they don’t leak. Hurrah!

[@petertaylor123]

Magic 5 goggles all the way. The BEST googles i have ever worn in my 25 year swimming career. A few more £££ but definitely worth it! Coming in second for me are the Swedish goggles.

[@danielsimeonov9319]

I've recently got the Magic 5 - and been experiencing this same thing with all goggles. Am I doing something wrong, or its just the way it is? When pushing off the wall and if my head is facing down I ALWAYS get water in the goggles, where if my head is facing straight (which I believe slows me down) is all good.

[@Kevin-qj7fp]

i always hate how the goggles when i take them off puff up the surrounding skin almost like the surrounding skin near the cushioning is inflamed and puffed up with air making red lines around my eye sockets its also uncomfortable

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Thank you. Liked and subscribed

[@gtn]

Welcome!

[@levelupchanger4314]

I have a problem when i dive my goggles just gets remove automatically through the water pressure suggest me a good googles?😩

[@JustAFishWithAutism]

mine leak and let water in and it burns they also make everything smaller under the water that is

[@livetubing]

I use to swim back in the 80’s and back then I remember I could never find a pair of goggles that fit right, comfortable without letting water in. I’ve just returned to swimming and I’m back to square one... I still can’t find googles that fit, I’ve tried so many different ones but they all hurt, and no matter what I do they all LEAK! I don’t know what to do.

[@alexvaldez47]

So your a senior citizen?

[@SaschaRissling]

Good to know that i actually dont have to swim withh my eyes hurting- thanks :-)

[@furjaden8553]

I use Aegend goggles without the straps

[@iamchampion503NW]

I find it impossible not to have my eyebrow trapped inbetween the upper seal, because the goggles aren't big enough to cover the entire brow, and there isn't enough space between my brow and eyeball to comfortably place them.

[@astird0458]

I'm watching this to make sure my eyelash extensions dont get ruined ;)

[@WinningInters]

How do you stop them steaming up though?

[@russstevens2239]

Cressi anti-fog spray.

[@sonjavanstek7038]

where's Fraser?

[@PahaLukki]

How do you prevent goggle from fogging up? No one sells GLASS goggles with double layer glass. Just polycarbonate single layers. The factory anti-fog treatment wear off in a few months, and then that is it.. it fogs.

[@andreizelchenko934]

Antifog spray works on all of my googles which lost antifog layer. Antifog spray lasts about 3 workouts for me (6 hours).

[@thescientifichacker9399]

When I dive my goggles always come off and hang on to my neck. This video helped me.

[@littlemeow2309]

Do swim goggles cause the eyeballs to pop out from their sockets?

[@liamodell3069]

What if my eye brows are in the goggles

[@haydenarnold9799]

Great vid GTN!!! what're everyone's favourite goggles????

[@adamleadbetter5206]

MP Chronos are my favourites

[@austindavis1696]

Who has gound something for large sockets? I cant find amy that fit on the bone, they just all suction cup to my eyeball when i dive in.

[@run3426]

U.S. Divers Pronto Swim Goggles for Adults - Quality, Leak-Free, UV and Anti-Fog Protection (Blue)

[@steviedavies2740]

I'm not sure you needed to say what way round they go!!

[@joequillun7790]

Did you catch that too Stevie? Was he 1st saying the goggles go on the frt, and the strap to the rear!? LOL.

[@SonOfAnders73]

this vid was as much use to anyone and a chocolate teapot

[@duanedaylebaliatan5209]

Swedish goggles \m/! cheap and indestructible

[@karinmcdermott8443]

My kiddo always has permanent marks under his eyes from his goggles. I worry he is damaging the skin. He uses speedo

[@stevenashcagadas880]

Everytime i take off my goggles it feels like my eyes balls are gonna pop out. Is it normal or not?

[@alienmapping3536]

No

[@eshwrappaks3791]

This very kulfi hgju

[@TitusM7]

why are people not shaving their armpits ...