Category: Swim Goggles

THEMAGIC5 - do they live up to the hype?

19/8/2022

I swim a lot, obviously, it’s my job. Like everyone else I hate it when my goggles leak so I looked online for ‘better fitting goggles’. I ended up at Magic 5.

What makes Magic 5 special is they are custom 3D-printed to fit your face. Yup, you scan your face with an app and they make the google sockets to fit your face. Your custom goggles get posted to you and a few weeks later they arrive on your doorstep ready for your next swim. Magic!

I chose the Black Magic Mirror Silver goggles to combat that morning glare at sunrise but in hindsight not the best allround choice for me as the lens is too dark when looking underwater and not the best on those overcast or early mornings. My next pair will be clear so then I have a choice between them depending on light and activity.

Pros:

Very comfy
No need to adjust them
No leaking
No big rings around my eyes after my swim, the eye piece is custom to your face
They come with multiple nose bridge clips so you can swap them out if the nose isn't quite right
They come in a hard case so they are protected when you pop them in your bag or in the car
Free shipping worldwide.

Cons

Price - These aren’t the cheapest goggles on the market but they are not the most expensive either. Considering I use them multiple times daily, they are an important piece of kit for my job
Fogging, unfortunately there isn't a google manufacturer in the world that has mastered the fogging issue but they are better than most of my recent pairs from other brands

My personal review:
I really liked the comfortable fit and for that reason I will buy them again. I got in touch with the retailer and they have provided me with a discount code for my swimmers. They kindly sent me a free pair to test out, hence the above review.

If you are interested in trying the Magic 5 goggles for yourself then get in touch,
I can give you the GoodSwim discount code and you get 35% off!

If you are serious about your goggles, these are worth a go.

Happy swimming.
Linda

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Don’t touch the inside of your googles!

17/6/2022

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I see so many swimmers wiping the inside and it literally kills the life span of your googles but it also comes down to maintenance, can you be bothered to do the right thing by your goggles?

I have always struggled to find a good pair of goggles that last the distance and when you are in and out of the water multiple times a day you want a pair to rely on. There is nothing worse then heading out on a swim and you have to keep stopping to flush your foggy goggles. But I have to admit I do not look after mine very well. I am super careful when they are new and after the first outing I rinse them, put them back in there case like a good swimmer. Then I get a little blasé with them and I end up throwing them in my swim bag or wrapping them inside my swim cap without drying them and wonder why they go foggy so quickly.

GOGGLE CARE 101

There is an antifog coating on your goggles which you basically wipe away every time you touch the inside lense. This is a very thin and delicate layer and how long it lasts depends on how you treat and look after your goggles. Therefore, it is very important that you DO NOT TOUCH THE INSIDE OF YOUR GOGGLES with anything, so no fingers, towels, etc.

Fogging happens due to the difference in temperature between the air inside your goggles and the air temperature outside. The fog may clear by itself once the temperature difference has reduced, if not don't succumb to the temptation of just giving them a little, soft wipe, just dip your goggles in the water to clear the lense. DO NOT CLEAR OR RUB THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS!

If not rinsed after use then chlorine and salt will build up on the surface of the lens and over time this will leave a film that will affect the anti-fog coating. As part of your maintenance always rinse your goggles with fresh water when you get out. Store your goggles away in the case to prevent scratching them and where possible allow them to air dry fully.
DO NOT RUB THEM DRY WITH YOUR TOWEL!

SUMMARY:

Don’t touch the inside or outside of the lens.
Rinse the goggles with fresh water after every swim.
Let your goggles air dry before packing them.
Store them in a protected case (like you do for sunglasses).

Please note: Even when impeccably used, maintained and stored swimming goggles wear out and lose their effectiveness over time and so replacing them is inevitable. Goggles can have a short lifespan when used regularly but good maintenance can slightly increase their longevity.

HAPPY SWIMMING

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