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Swimming mask type goggles?

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Pannacotta · 28/01/2015 23:20

I swim at least once a week and do 50-60 lengths.
I have tried at least 10 pairs of goggles over the years, some cheap but some quite pricey, and have yet to find a pair which don't give me panda eyes for hours afterwards.
I am now looking at the mask type goggles, especially the Aqua Sphere ones, like this
www.simplyswim.com/products/AquaSphere/SealXPLady-ClearGoggles.aspx

Has anyone used similar and found them good?
I am a little put off by their large size, I am a bit claustrophobic, as well as vain!

TIA

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BikeRunSki · 28/01/2015 23:23

I was going to suggest Aquasphere. Very good goggles, but you'll still get panda eyes. I don't see how you can avoid it, if you want the goggles tight enough not to leak.

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 28/01/2015 23:27

My DD (9) wears them, they let in water constantly, she doesn't seem to mind but I would. Her instructor said to me that they are ok for small children but not great as you get better at swimming because they don't seal well on adult shaped faces.

I wear prescription ones, so no choice, but they were giving me headaches, I loosened them as much as I could without making them leak and am definitely less panda like afterwards now.

CMOTDibbler · 29/01/2015 21:57

I have AquaSphere goggles (the Eagle ones, Ds has Kaiman) and they don't leak or leave big marks. I really like them, and the prescription lenses were a revelation!

Pannacotta · 29/01/2015 22:03

Thanks all.
CMOT are the Eagle one comfortable?
I recently bought a pair of AquaSphere Mako goggles and they mist up and leave marks so was a bit upset.
That's why I am pondering a mask but they do look large...

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CMOTDibbler · 29/01/2015 22:08

yes, they are. I have worn ds's when I'd forgotten mine (and they are Kayenne, not Kaiman) and they were good too.

they don't seem to mist badly (I just rub with a little water before I swim), even if I've run to the pool

Pannacotta · 29/01/2015 22:14

Thanks, will look them up.
I have tried so many pairs now my DSs think its hilarious.

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June2008 · 31/01/2015 14:38

Have you tried the Maru Impact? They are super comfy and I don't have them tight so I get less of the panda eye look! They are quite big!

Pannacotta · 31/01/2015 18:01

Thanks June, they look good and get good reviews. Will give them a try...

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