Original Swedish Goggles Monterbara (Clear)

I swim open water in the Gulf of Mexico 4 times a week, 2,000-4,000 yards a swim. I am an “adult onset” swimmer, so I did not swim competitively in school or race and had no exposure to Swedish goggles. But after buying several pairs of conventional silicon gasket swim goggles, and having all of them feel terrible and leave red marks on my face for hours after my swims, I was ready to try something different. These were inexpensive so I gave them a try. I love them and wear them exclusively now (also purchased a pair with smoke lenses). I don’t know how two little pieces of hard plastic sitting against my eye sockets can be so unobtrusive, but they really are. I don’t even think about them when I am swimming. Peripheral vision is good enough, and the view down and ahead is phenomenal. They aren’t coated with anti fog, which I happen to appreciate. I like how I can just give them a mist of water and baby soap before each swim, rinse it out, and swim for an hour without fogging up. Such a simple and elegant design. I should’ve ignored my triathlete friends and skipped all of their fancy goggle recommendations.

No seals to leak and a custom fit. What's not to like!

Originally, I was skeptical as I have always relied on a good silicone seal to keep water out of my eyes, and I was afraid of getting raccoon eyes if these bruised my sockets. The first week I used them, they definitely felt strange, digging into my eye sockets a bit. But they did the job, and I was able to swim without any water leaking in. By the end of the week, I was sold. They became second nature and I don't feel them at all. They provide a low profile and a great view. Best of all, these fog up far later on in my swim than ordinary goggles. The only difficulty I encountered was installing the strap in the first place, and making sure the knot was neither too loose nor too tight. Once I got that set right, it was all good.

Very comfortable, really surprised. Good quality. Value for money. Totally Recommend

IYKYK. Swedes aren't for everyone but I love the comfort and simplicity. Only issue is these started fogging after only a couple of weeks. I wear clear indoors and tinted outdoors and always replace the strap with a bungee.

Work great, classic design

I was a competitive swimmer and have used Malmsten's Swedish goggles all my life. I'm very disappointed with the quality of these goggles these days. There are very sharp edges on the plastic rim (due to poor sanding during the manufacturing process) that can scratch your face. I will buy Speedo's Swedish goggles next time!

Sometimes the least expensive things are also the best. That's true when it comes to goggles.