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Swimming · Swim goggles
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Good goggles won't make you swim faster, but bad ones ruin every session: they fog up, leak, or leave marks for hours. Decathlon has options from €5 that work really well. We picked the ones that best solve each need, with the price and rating they have in the store today.
| Model | Price | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabaiji Bfit anti-fog | €16.99 | Daily training | 4.8 (1,114) |
| Nabaiji Xbase L | €4.99 | Starting out on a budget | 4.6 (5,857) |
| Speedo Biofuse 2.0 | €20.99 | Maximum comfort | 4.7 (1,905) |
| Arena Airspeed mirrored | €25.99 | Outdoor and open water | 4.6 (1,083) |
| Arena The One Mask | €19.99 | Open water and wide view | 4.2 (351) |
| Speedo Fastskin mirrored | €37.99 | Racing | 4.7 (660) |
| Nabaiji Bfit prescription | €19.99 | Nearsightedness (-2 to -6) | 4.7 (473) |
| Nabaiji Swedish goggles | €7.99 | Classic racing | — |
€16.99
Best overall: for anyone who swims 2-4 days a week and wants to forget about their goggles.
€4.99
For getting started, or keeping a spare pair in your bag for almost nothing.
€20.99
For swimmers who get marks on their face or feel pressure around the eyes.
€25.99
For swimming outdoors or in open water in the sun: the mirrored lens cuts glare.
€19.99
For open water, triathlon, or swimmers who feel cramped in small goggles.
€37.99
For racing: low profile, hydrodynamic, and very good peripheral vision.
€19.99
For nearsighted swimmers: pick your prescription, from -2.00 to -6.00, and see the pool clock again.
€7.99
For experienced swimmers who want the classic racing goggles.
If you're only buying one pair, the Nabaiji Bfit anti-fog is our pick: they seal well, don't fog up, and cost less than €17. To start with the bare minimum, the €5 Xbase does the job. If you swim in the ocean or are training for a triathlon, go with the Arena The One Mask or the mirrored Airspeed; and if you race in the pool, the Speedo Fastskin.
Press them against your eyes without the strap and push gently: if they stay stuck for a few seconds, they seal well on your face.
Don't touch the inside of the lens with your fingers, rinse them in cold water after swimming, and let them air dry. The factory anti-fog coating wears off when you rub it.
Clear for indoor pools, smoked for bright pools or cloudy outdoor swims, and mirrored for direct sun or open water.
When the gasket hardens or the anti-fog stops working. Swimming 3 times a week, that's usually every 6-12 months.
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A more powerful pull, healthy shoulders and a core that transfers leg drive.