Apparently I have a hard-to-fit face, because I’ve tried Speedo Speed Socket 2.0, TYR Tracer X, and the Roka F2’s, and all of them eventually leak. I believe it’s because I have a fairly high nose bridge, so most goggles that fit over my nose bridge are too wide (leaking near the inside of my eye) or if they’re narrow enough to fit, the nose bridge isn’t high enough and are painful to wear.
The Roka F2’s have been the best so far, I’ve gotten 500 yards into some swims without leaking, but if they aren’t situated just right, they’ll leak. And leak. And leak. For training this isn’t the biggest deal, but a bigger concern for racing, especially in salt water.
Are those fancy Magic5 goggles the answer? Something else I’m missing that would be better for races and training?
I use Aquashpere for open water and Swedes in the pool. Great thing about swedes is they’re like $3 a pair. A while back I just went swede crazy. I had orange, blue, tinted, gold, freaking everything.
I don’t think I’ver met anyone that didnt fit Speedo Vanquisher 2.0. Not huge visibility open water goggles, but it’s all I’ve ever used and open water field of vision has never been an issue. 2.0 version has a bit better visibility.
I went through the gambit of open water goggles and always end up back with old faithful.
Second the Speedo Vanquisher (now 2.0). Something about the soft cushioning around the eyes makes the seal tight and comfortable. Like the OP I tried lots of makes and models and this one is my go-to for every form of training and racing in all conditions. I keep a tinted and a clear in my bag so I can swim open water in any light.
I use the Roka F2’s and they’ve been flawless. I did need to change the nose bridge piece at time of purchase to a smaller bridge.
I used Aquasphere and Tyr before and they leaked really bad on me. Took years to find goggles that didn’t leak.
Other tips are to slightly push on the goggle to suction out the air, tuck your chin on push offs and place the straps closer to the crown of your head and not behind the ears.
Good luck. This problem is awful from someone who struggled for a long time with it.
I got the Magic 5 goggles before Christmas - and I have swam 65 times so far in them. I have never had a goggle I wasn’t constantly adjusting and such, but these go on at the beginning of the workout and don’t leave my face. Diving in during mankillers, starts off blocks, no readjustments or anything. This weekend will be the first with them in open water but I am sure that I will love them there too.
Count me non vanquisher - couldn’t make them work comfortably. But my kids both swear by them - and swim much more than me haha.
I just ordered two pairs of Magic5 after years of dealing with swedes/aquasphere.
My issue is that the goggles would be great for a few months, but then would constantly fog despite spit, baby shampoo, anti-fog spray, etc. Plus, they would eventually leak.
I’ll check back in with the Magic5 goggles after I get some swims with them.
another one for magic 5.
one more point to add is you don’t have to press them to your face hard since they are customized to your face, so much more comfortable after a long swim
also, amazing customer support
i have your same problem with the ROKA F2, for the same reason. but i have no problem with the F1. i stick with that goggle because of the price, and the lens (dark amber, i do all my swimming outdoors), and the fit.
I did the full suit of goggles for my odd shaped face, and they got cheaper and cheaper as I tried more and more. Eventually splashed out on Magic5. They fit perfectly and have a great field of view. I have been using them for about 18months both in pool and OW/races. They are only recently showing signs of wear on the lens coating and I might have to go a new pair. The only negative was the wait time for them to be made and shipped to Australia. While they aren’t cheap, I’m sure I’ve spend less on goggles since having these.
I use Aquashpere for open water and Swedes in the pool. Great thing about swedes is they’re like $3 a pair. A while back I just went swede crazy. I had orange, blue, tinted, gold, freaking everything.
I’ve been over the moon happy with Arena Corba Core Swipe. Every goggle I’ve owned I’ve had to jam the gaskets into my face, deforming them to get leak free suction. It’s painful, but worked. With the Arenas, I almost returned them because I couldn’t get them to deform and suction in my home. But they looked like such a good fit for my face that I took them to the pool. I put them on almost like sunglasses and no leaks! I have the straps very loose. I guess I learned that when goggles fit right, they don’t have to be uncomfortable. The anti fog, colors, and peripheral vision are all great too.