Fitting Swim Goggles

Swim goggles are an important tool for any swimmer. They help keep water out of your eyes and help you see where you are going. Swim goggles come in many shapes, sizes and styles. While comfort is an important consideration when choosing a pair of goggles, finding a pair of goggles that fits is the most important task. If the goggles do not fit appropriately, they will allow water into your eyes, fall out of place while you are swimming or give you a headache.

Instructions

    • 1

      Decide on the type of goggle that you want to purchase. Goggles come in a wide variety of styles, including anti-fog, anti-glare and tinted. Depending on where you plan to do the majority of your swimming, decide which style fits your needs. Dark tinted goggles with UV protection are best if you will be swimming outside, but not important if you will mostly use an indoor pool.

    • 2

      Press the goggles firmly around your eyes, without using the strap. Release the goggles and see if they stay stuck for a few seconds. If they fall off right away, then they are not the right shape for your eyes. If they stay stuck for a few seconds, then they are a good fit.

    • 3

      Adjust the head strap so that the goggles fit comfortably. They should be tight enough to stay on while you are swimming but not so tight that you get a headache after wearing them.

    • 4

      Adjust the nose bridge strap so that the goggles fit comfortably over your nose without rubbing or pushing into your nose. It is important to be very careful to fit the nose strap properly the first time since this strap can be very difficult to move once in place.