Have you often experienced walking away after a swimming session with bloodshot eyes or google rings around your eyes or felt at unease when using your pool goggles in the sea? The choice of swimming goggles is very important. They not only help you see well underwater, but they also protect your eyes. But it's also important to know that there are multiple types of goggles out there and most of them are for specific purposes with a specific fit. So how do you know which one's right for you? Wondering how to choose swimming goggles?


We'll give you a good starting point instead of overwhelming yourself with all the options available. The first thing to do is to clearly identify what kind of swimming you're going to be doing. Whether it's for a competition, regular practice or just recereational swimming? The place of swimming is also important, whether you're going to be doing open water or simply hitting the pool.


We've tried to simplify and break down the process for you based on certain basic criterion for you to be able to choose the best swimming goggles.


  • The first things is level. Have you just begun swimming and your workouts aren't that intensive or are you training for the competition? The goggles for both these categories will vary massively.
  • The second point is size and fit. It's important for goggles to fit your face perfectly in order to keep the water from getting into you eyes.
  • The third is the colour of the lens whether you're swimming indoors or outdoors and how lit the pool is.
Before, we delve into each point in more detail, here's a quick video to help you get a gist of how to choose your swimming goggles.

Consider your Level



Before you buy swimming goggles, it's important to understand the importance of level. You're either looking for something that's comfortable, reliable and basic when you're starting out or you're looking for something where fit is is your highest priority along with durability for rigorous training. In these cases, the choice of goggles will massively differ and have an impact on your swimming performance. Hence, before you even begin, know clearly in your head what your level is and what purpose you intend to use the goggles for. Ensure you choose the best swimming goggles for your needs



1. Beginner



Goggles for beginner swimmers have been designed for comfort and easy adjustment (with straps or notched nose bridges) to enable easy adjustment while in the pool, Comfort and reliability are probably the two qualities you're looking for. If you want a wider field of vision, you can also opt for a swimming mask. With medium stability, it offers a panoramic field of vision so that you can see everything happening around you and feel at ease.


Click to see the best choice of google if you're a beginner. You wouldn't want to be spending a lot of money yet looking for a good fit and comfort. 

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2. Intermediate


Swimming goggles for regular use are designed with a more flexible nose bridge and a narrower field of vision. They are still easy to adjust and offer greater stability when swimming lengths. If you're in the water once or twice a day, selecting a goggle that will put up with the rigors of the swim lifestyle and training routines is your number one goal.There are also swimming masks with these characteristics if you prefer them to goggles.


Check our pick of swimming goggles for you if you're training quite a bit and hitting the pool quite often.

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3. Advanced


Goggles for advanced swimmers are designed for a perfect hold on the face, a precise field of vision and great stability when swimming. They are hydrodynamic and ideal to help you reach your performance goals. Some goggles have removable nose bridges, so you can choose the one that suits your face best. However, "Swedish" type goggles must be set up yourself by adjusting the strap and the nose bridge so that the goggles are perfectly adapted to your face. These are the best and they are meant for extreme comfort and ultra clear vision.


Check our pick of goggles if you're into racing or competitions.

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Swimming Goggle Size


An important characteristic about the right fit is how the goggles shape to your eye socket. If they aren't able to suction, they can leak or even fall off. Make sure there are no gaps. Remember that the strap sometimes affects the fit of the goggle in a big way. We've seen plenty of cases where people get frustrated even before trying to adjust the strap of their goggles.


Here's a quick way how you can test the fit of your goggle - Make sure they're a tight fit so water does not enter. Before you buy swimming goggles, place it on your face without the strap and check if the goggles stay in place with a suction for atleast a second.


Then put the goggles on with a strap and ensure the fit is comfortable.Areas of focus are the nose bridge and the eyes. Make sure the fit is tight.  


If the goggles create suction and stay in place, they are the right size. If not, try another size.


The swimming goggles of Nabaji come in 3 sizes, S, L and one size.

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SIZE S


Size S is for children or adults with small faces.


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SIZE L

Size L is for Children or Adults with bigger faces.

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ONE SIZE


One size goggles are designed to adapt to all face sizes.


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Colour Of Lens


The colour of your lenses must be adapted to where you swim. Remember, the colour is not only for  aesthetics, they also serve a function. Your choice of colour should depend on the lighting conditions of the pool you swim in or how strong/weak natural light outdoors is. A lot of colourful ones are primarily for indoor use, but some darker shades like blue, grey or black certainly help cut down on the sun’s glare. The lens should ideally improve your vision depending on whether you are swimming indoors or outdoors, in bright light or low light.


Today there's a variety of lenses that are available. Tinted and mirrored goggles help to shade your eyes when you're swimming in bright light but when you're swimming in indoor pools, the colour doesn't matter as much.


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1. Pale or Lightly Coloured Lens


If you're swimming in areas of low brightness. Where the pool is rather dark and poorly lit. These lens are closer to clear lenses which provide natural light and should be preferred choice in low-light conditions as it provides accurate vision. They are also suitable for overcast conditions where maximum visibility is required.


Pale or Lightly Coloured Lens


2. Mirrored Lens


If you swim outdoors or in a pool with bright lighting. It's ideal in sunny conditions as it reduces glare and reflection of the sun. If you swim at noon practice every day, you might consider these goggles. What's better than having a pair of sunglasses in the water without the fear of losing them and also being able to see underwater. Moreover, mirror lenses are often used for competitions as they prevent opponents from being able to see your eyes. 



Mirrored Lens


3. Smoked or Photo-chromatic Lens


If you're swimming in areas with average brightness, these could be a good choice. These lenses react to the light and automatically adjust to changing light conditions. They darken in bright light and becoming lighter in low light. They are ideal for outdoor swimming and even open water when the sun is unpredictable, going in and out. These lens are also very good for your eyes reducing eye fatigue. A lot of open water swimmers and triathletes prefer photo-chromatic lenses. 



Smoked or Photochromatic Lens

Hope this guide has helped answering your questions on how to choose swimming goggles. Now it's time to get the best fit off the rack and hit the pool.

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