Leak-Proof and Fog-Proof Your Goggles

It saddens me when I see swimmers frustrated and interrupted by leaky and foggy goggles. This problem will never bother you again if you follow these simple steps:


Video: Leak-Proof and Fog-Proof Your Goggles.

Step 1: Do this when your face is still dry. Lick the inside of both lenses Get plenty of spit in there.

Step 2: Quickly dunk the goggles in the water. Do it so that a very minimal residue of spit remains.

Step 3 (not shown): Shake the goggles so that most of the water is removed from the inside of the goggles:

Step 4: Put the goggles on your (dry) face and make sure the straps are high up on the back of your head, near the cow-lick. If the straps are straight back you will not get as tight a seal and they will leak. Also make sure you swim cap isn't under the goggle-seal.

Step 5: LEAVE YOUR GOGGLES ON YOUR FACE. Don't rip your goggles off every time you come to the wall, and don't rinse them out. If they get a little fog in them, just leave them alone. They will only fog up more after you break the original seal.

I have been doing this for years and it works great.

Stephen Taylor
Nashville Triathlon Coach