Aquasphere Kayenne Swimming Goggles, Made in Italy -Clear Fog Free Vision, Leak Proof, Adjustable Strap, Custom Fit for Women

I don't usually write Amazon reviews but feel compelled to review these goggles because of how great they are and how frustrating I found the process of identifying goggles that work for me. I bought these in preparation for my first triathlon. Prior to getting these, I went through 2-3 other pairs of goggles including a tinted and clear lens version of the standard Aqua Sphere Kayenne model (as opposed to this one, the ladies version). At first, I thought the regular (men's) Kayenne goggles were going to be a good fit for me -- they have a great field of vision and much less fogging than a less expensive pair I'd been using previously. However, I ultimately found it extremely frustrating to get them not to leak! When they work, they are awesome, but it is SO frustrating to find the right position to get them not to leak in the inner corner of my eyes. I was wasting at least a few minutes at the beginning of each swim trying to get the fit right. And ultimately, I was worried that come my race day, I wouldn't have the chance to mess around in the water getting them not to leak before the start gun went off. Hence, I gave this model (ladies fit) a try.These goggles are FAR superior for me. I am a 33yo woman and don't consider myself to have "small features," which is what these seem to be advertised for- hence the reason I bought the standard version to begin with. That being said, these clearly fit my face so much better. The first time I tried pressing them to my face without even using the strap, I was able to walk around for minutes without them falling off. In the water they are perfect- I have done at least 3-4 swims at this point (both indoor and in Lake Michigan) and have never had to adjust them once after I've got them on. No leaking, period. I also have not had any fogging at all.As with the standard Kayenne model, the field of vision is great -- much better than standard goggles. Really helpful for open water swimming, as it allows for better sighting. I also find the fit on both these and the standard Kayenne model to be quite comfortable. The markings left on my face after wearing the goggles are a little more pronounced with the ladies fit than with the standard fit, but both are less compared to other goggles I've tried. (And honestly the markings are probably a little worse with the ladies fit just because they actually suction to my face better!)Tips:1. I don't know if it's helping or not, but I read that it can help goggles not to fog if you put them in the water for a few minutes before putting them on to swim- I believe this might work by allowing the lenses to come to the temperature of the water before you start swimming. Since I adopted this trick, I haven't had issues with fogging with any goggles. (To be clear- I've not tried swimming with these particular goggles WITHOUT doing this, so it might not be necessary. I just didn't feel like finding out halfway through a swim.)2. Some reviews mention that they find the suction too strong or feel like the lenses are too close to their eyeballs/eyelashes. I wonder if these people are pressing the goggles too hard onto their faces. If I really press hard I'm able to create an intense suction that pulls the goggles too close to my eyes. At least for me, it is absolutely not necessary to press them on that hard to get them to stay put and not leak.3. For what it's worth, I got the clear lenses and they've been great for both indoor pool workouts and open water swimming. I do not find the glare from the sun to be a problem outdoors, and I like being able to see better into murky lake water vs using tinted lenses. Your preference may vary, but just my two cents...

Very comfortable. Did not leak. Easy to adjust.

I usually wear face mask style goggles but decided to try something more compact and streamlined. They fit perfect and never leak but still are not quite as comfortable around my eyes as I’d like. I just keep the strap loose. Great visibility and quality.

Here's what I bought that helped me get from "afraid to put my head under water" to "swimming regularly and feeling much less pain":Finis Swimmer's Snorkel, BlueThe most important item I got was the Finis Swimmer's Snorkel. This thing makes you look really weird, but wow, it transformed me from being terrified of swimmming to feeling really comfortable in the water and looking forward to my swim sessions. At first I felt embarrassed about wearing it and how other swimmers would judge me for looking so strange, but I decided that my health was more important. I'm not looking to win an Olympic medal. I really didn't want to spend time and lessons on learning proper breathing technique since I was really just looking to improve my fitness. It took me 1 swim session to get used to the snorker, but by the end of the session, I was really glad to have it. It made my progress and improvement go a lot faster. If you only buy one item to get started in swimming, I recommend this one. Get a nose clip too. (see below)Speedo Competition Nose Clip, CharcoalI realize I win no fashion contests with a nose clip in, but I wasn't able to use the swimming snorkel without a nose clip - without the nose clip, I was choking in water. This clip stays well on a narrow nose.Silicone Swim Cap for Long Hair (Black) - Unisex for Women and Men - With Ergonomic Ear Pockets to Cover Ears - Greater Durability Than Latex SwimmingThis is a great cap for folks with long hair - really easy to tuck all your hair in.Aqua Sphere Kayenne Lady Swim Goggle with Clear Lens, Trasp/FuxiaThese googles are easy to put on, they don't leak any water in, and they make me feel more secure when I put my head under water. These fit a small head/narrow face well.Speedo Competition II Kickboard (Blue/Grey)In my first weeks of swimming, I could not make it across the length of the pool, so I stuck this kickboard under my torso to make it easier for me to stay afloat. I was wearing a rash guard shirt, so I just put it up my shirt and it stayed put. I now use it for warming up and focusing on my leg strength during part of my swim session.Speedo Ergo Ear PlugsI tried several brands of waterproof earplugs such as Mac's, etc, but none of them worked. These Speedo Ergo ear plugs are the only ones that stay in my ears and actually keep water out. Keeping water out of my ears helps me feel more secure to put my head under water.

I recently bought these to substitute for the Aqua Sphere swim mask I have been using. Recently had nasal surgery and swim mask was bothering my nose, and the surgery perhaps altered my nose a bit and the mask has been leaking. I will first say that I NEVER believe any swim goggle/mask is fog free, they never are. The first time I tried these, they fogged up as expected within four laps. Totally fog obscured by 15 laps. I always use something called Sea Drops in my swim goggles/mask. You can get them at the local dive store or I am sure on Amazon. Designed for goggles and scuba masks too.But the reason I love this goggle is that they absolutely do not leak. Easy to put on, i.e., easy to fit around eyes, no fiddling or adjusting. Just put on and you get a great leak free seal. Not finicky about where mask strap goes, either. Some goggles are really picky about the positioning of the mask strap. They do give me raccoon eyes, which is why I went to the swim mask, but I think I can live with that. They do not create the pressure on the eye sockets that other goggles have in the past. I am giving these 5 stars solely because of the fact these do not leak, and I never believed they would not fog up.For reference, I have a long thin nose, and deeply set eye sockets. Don't know if facial structure makes any difference to the way these goggles might fit.