The 8 best swim goggles for adults and kids, per an expert

When the warm weather hits, all we want to do is splish-splash in the pool or ocean, swim laps and lounge in the water.

Aside from readying your tried-and-true swim trunks, feel-good bikinis and baby swimsuits, it’s important to have a quality pair of swim goggles on deck.

“When looking for adult goggles, you can use the same guidelines as listed for children’s goggles,” Buffy Folise, owner of Chicago Swim School and vice president of the United States Swim School Association, told the New York Post. “There are many goggles listed as children’s goggles that still fit adults well and can be used by both an adult and child. You can simply adjust the back strap of the goggles and use them yourself.”

Ahead, Folisse hand-picked the best swim goggles to shop, along with outlining what you need to know about safety, wear and shopping for a pair in our in-depth FAQ section for kids and adults alike.

“Most often, spending more money on swim goggles means that you are getting a higher quality product with better features,” Folise adds. “Goggles are an item where you get what you pay for. You can find bargain prices on goggles but they usually leak and are not comfortable on the face. Goggles with a price point of $15 or higher will make your swimming experience more enjoyable and help you or your child perform better in the water.”

FINIS Energy Swim Goggles, $16

“The Energy goggles have a one-piece frame and curved lens,” Folise says. “They are designed to accommodate most face shapes ages 14 and up.”

Not to mention, she says these goggles are “very comfortable,” making them worth the buy even more.

FINIS H2 Kid’s Performance Swim Goggles, $15

“This goggle fits most kids ages 4 to 12 but can also be worn by many adults for recreational swimming,” Folise notes. “These are an all-around good goggle.”

Plus, they’re high-quality, have the most versatile fit and are very durable.

FINIS Fruit Basket Scented Kid’s Swim Goggles, $17

“The Fruit Basket goggles are slightly smaller than the H2 Jr goggle but kids love it because they are scented and fun,” Folise says. “The frame is a little more sturdy than the H2Jr.”

Interestingly enough, her son used these goggles for five years so they surely last (if you don’t lose them before then!