For example, if you do not visit the pool often (3-5 times a month), then amateur or so-called "leisure glasses" are most likely suitable for you. Their cost is not high, therefore, there is no need to rely on the presence of antifog and soft silicone gaskets. Most often, glasses of such models have a composite bridge and are able to provide the minimum necessary comfort and tightness.
If you visit the pool regularly (more than 10 times a month), then training goggles are your best choice. This type of product is distinguished by maximum comfort indicators and the indispensable presence of an anti-fog system. The absence of painful sensations in the area of the eyeballs, with a long stay of a person in water, is provided by soft neoprene or silicone pads. Often, training goggles are equipped with large-volume polycarbonate lenses, which significantly reduces the degree of condensation concentration, and, accordingly, the lenses fog up much less.
Swimming goggles should fit snugly around your face, around your eyes. They should be worn under the eyebrows, and never over them. Adjust the elastic so that no painful sensations in the area of the eyes arise, but at the same time, the elastic is firmly pressing the lenses to the eyeballs. In this case, the elastic should be on the back of the head, and not behind the ears - on the neck. The nose bridge on the glasses should also not cause discomfort. If the glasses are equipped with several nosebones or there is a stepwise adjustment of its length, try different options and give preference to the one that gives you the best experience.
The most widely used are glasses with silicone suction cups and microporous gaskets. Silicone goggles that fit tightly to the face and stick to them, leave marks under the eyes after prolonged exposure to water. They disappear within 30 minutes, but for people with sensitive skin, we strongly recommend using glasses on microporous pads. They do not have the effect of "sticking to the face", but this does not mean at all that they will leak. In such models, the lenses on the eyes are held by an elastic band, which must be tightened more, compared to glasses with silicone suction cups. After using products with micropores, the effect of traces is completely absent or very insignificant.
For people suffering from insufficiently sharp vision, models with diopters are produced, while reputable brands provide the ability to select different diopters for the right and left eyes.
For children who are seriously involved in sports swimming, the best choice will be the so-called "Swedes" or "glass" of famous brands specializing in the production of goods for swimming.
Lens color.
There is an opinion that blue lenses are soothing, but this is hard to believe. Buy glasses, guided by your own feelings, just do not forget that models with a mirror finish are very dark and if the pool is lined with dark tiles, then visibility can be significantly limited. These glasses are good for open water use.
As you know, there are no limits to the perfection of technology! Therefore, in recent years, the silicone, from which glasses are made, has become antiallergenic, and shatterproof plastic lenses have anti-fog coatings, equipped with “UVA” and “UVB” protection from solar radiation.
Of course, they are not cheap, but they will serve you for a long time, provided that the three simplest conditions are met:
- do not touch the inner surface of the lenses with your fingers and do not wipe them from the inside;
- regularly rinse glasses in cold water after exercise;
- do not expose glasses to high temperatures (direct sunlight, hot shower, sauna).
A few words should also be said about the anti-fog coating. This is “Antifog”, a polymer coating that is applied to glasses during production in the factory. Subject to the rules of operation, the action of this coating will last for about 5-6 months, after which (unless, of course, you have decided to buy new glasses), you need to buy “Antifog” in the form of a spray (this is preferable) or drops. It is not expensive, but the effect will meet your expectations.
Conclusion.
We have briefly given you some tips for choosing swimming goggles, having decided on which you can make a profitable purchase on our website, at a reasonable price.
