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Swimrun Goggles: 13 Best Picks for 2026
Choosing the right swimrun goggles can make a big difference to your confidence in open water. In this 2026 guide, we compare 13 top picks, including Smart goggles with in-lens data and GPS capability, polarized models for bright conditions, prescription goggles, and custom-fit options designed to reduce leaks and pressure.
The best swimrun goggles help you see clearly, sight accurately, and stay comfortable through repeated swim sections. Whether you want better anti-fog performance, wider vision, a better seal, or newer tech, this roundup will help you narrow down the right option for your training and racing.
Here are our reviews of the top swim goggles used by swimrun athletes. They offer different price points, different technologies and different solutions to common problems.
To jump down to a particular goggle, just clicked on one of the links here;
- Holoswim 3 Pro
- SollaWave ES1 by HoloSport
- Effortless Swimming Strike
- Zoggs Predators
- Form Smart (Pool swimming)
- Holoswim 2S Smart goggles.
- Zone 3 Viper Speed
- Zone 3 Venator X
- Utobest Prescription
- THEMAGIC 5 custom fit
- Huub Aphotic
- Aquasphere Kayenne
- Speedo Biofuse 2.0 review
Holoswim 3 Pro by HoloSport
The NEW 2026 Holoswim 3 Pro is an AR (augmented reality) smart swim goggle that puts a tiny heads-up display right inside the right-hand lens, in your line of sight. Instead of guessing your pace or your direction, or losing count of pool laps, you can glance down and see your stats in real time.
What really sets the Holoswim 3 Pro apart from the rest is its built-in GPS. Unlike many "smart" swim goggles that depend on your phone or a paired watch for location data, the Holoswim 3 Pro has its own onboard GPS chip.
That means you can track open-water swim routes, distance, and pace without needing to pair the goggles to a phone or a separate watch, which is a big deal if you swim in any kind of open water.
Open-water route guidance is expected to be available by the end of September 2026 via a software update, showing you a heading right in the lens so you can course-correct in real time instead of discovering after the fact that you zig-zagged your way across a lake.
GPS route guidance coming end September!In our experience, open water swimming is really where the Holoswim 3 Pro shines, courtesy of the built-in GPS. Perfect for swimrun!
Read our full review of the Holoswim 3 Pro at our new page, and get your 10% discount code to use at the official HoloSport website!
SollaWave Smart Swim Goggles by HoloSport
Billed as the world's first AI music smart swim goggles, these are designed to replace five separate pieces of swim gear with a single, streamlined device.
HoloSport officially launched the SollaWave in June 2026, positioning it as a more accessible and entertainment-focused alternative to their performance-oriented Holoswim 3 Pro goggles. While the Holoswim 3 Pro features an AR heads-up display with GPS aimed at competitive swimmers, swimrunners and triathletes, the SollaWave ES1 is built for a broader audience.
The big headline feature is the built-in underwater music system. SollaWave uses an integrated in-ear acoustic design engineered specifically for underwater listening.
You load your music onto the built-in 32GB MP3 player and you're good to go. But it doesn't stop at music. The SollaWave also features advanced 9-axis Motion Tracking and HoloSport's proprietary AI swim recognition technology.
This means you'll get real-time voice feedback through the earbuds as you swim, so you always know how your session is going without stopping to check a watch or a clock on the wall.
In our experience, pool swimming is really where the SollaWave shines.
Read our full review of the SollaWave at our new page, and get your 10% discount code to use at the official HoloSport website!
Swimrun Goggles: 13 Best Picks for 2026
Effortless Swimming no-fog Goggles
We were sent some goggles from Effortless Swimming in Australia to review, and we're very excited!
They are guaranteed to be NO FOG. Trusted by over 50,000 swimmers worldwide, these googles promise to perform. Read our full review of the NanoClear Strike mirror goggles by Effortless Swimming, and discover how to get 15% off by using our unique discount code!
If you want to BUY NOW, go to the Effortless Swimming shop and use our discount code - SWIMRUNA15 -
Read our full review of the NanoClear Strike mirror goggles by Effortless Swimming, and discover how to get 15% off by using our unique discount code!
If you want to BUY NOW, go to the Effortless Swimming shop and use our discount code - SWIMRUNA15 -
Zoggs Swimrun Goggles
The Zoggs Predator goggles offer:
- Pulley Adjust, Ultra Fit Gasket, Wiro Frame.
- 180 Degree Vision, Anti-Fog, Double Strap, UV Protection.
- Curved Lens Lens.
Getting polarized lenses is very important if you plan to swim in any kind of sunshine. There are 2 issues at stake here.
i) I do all my training off the coast of Malta, in the Mediterranean Sea, and I can tell you my polarized goggles reduce my eye strain on bright days! I can continue to sight the exit marks onshore even in the brightest sunlight, without getting tired eyes.
ii) ALSO, it’s MUCH easier to actually SEE your destination with polarized lenses, whether it’s a buoy or a shoreline marker. The clarity of vision is just so much better.
You can buy the Zoggs Predator Flex with polarized lenses to cut out glare HERE.
The colors vary as Zoggs are constantly updating them! Above is the 2025 version.
Read more at our page here....
FORM Smart Swim 2 Goggles
- Holoswim vs Form
At the top end of the market, both price-wise and tech-wise, are the smart goggles from FORM. They have a head-up display built into the lens which can show all sorts of information, such as elapsed time, pace, distance etc. You can also upload training plans, and have a plan running in real time as you work through it. You can read my full review on the FORM Smart Swim Goggles HERE.
Check current availability and price on Amazon HERE
Holoswim 2S Smart Goggles
The Holoswim 2S Smart goggles are a rival to Form Smart swim goggles. The main features include:
- Real-time near-eye display for key metrics to stay focused in your swim.
- Track stroke count, swimming distance/pace, laps, performance by laps, calories, rest time and SWOLF score for measurable growth.
- Swimming data tracking with precision: The Holoswim 2S is capable of tracking all stroke styles: freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke.
- World-class anti-fog technique to ensure your visual clarity under water.
- No annual or monthly subscription fee! Lifetime Free!
- The goggles support both pool and open water modes.
REMEMBER to use our discount code - HOLOSWIM10 - to get a 10% discount off your order at the official HoloSport website!
The manufacturers of the HoloSwim 2S introduced TWO new models in 2026, the HoloSwim 3 PRO and the SollaWave ES1 Smart goggles.
The PRO has a reduced profile compared to the 2S, making it less bulky and more streamlined. It also has a built-in GPS chip with a compass function - perfect for open-water swimming and swimrun!
The PRO also has a bigger selection of nose bridge size options, offering 9 different nose bridges as opposed to 4 in the 2S version. The strap has also been made flatter and wider, resulting in a more secure fit. The anti-fog coating has been tested and approved by the German TÜV Rheinland quality-assurance organisation.
The SollaWave is currently the only smart goggle to provide sound as you swim - your favorite music as well as smart AI-monitored swim data analysis with voice delivery.
Check our review at our Holoswim 3 Pro page and get 10% discount,
and you can read our review of the SollaWave ES1 at our new page.
REMEMBER to use our discount code - HOLOSWIM10 - to get a 10% discount off your order at the official HoloSport website!
Swimrun Goggles: 13 Best Picks for 2026
Zone3 Viper-Speed Goggles
Zone3 Viper-Speed Goggle wins the 220 Triathlon 'Cutting Edge' Award!
Featuring wide-angle curved lenses that are essential in providing a wider field of vision required when navigating the open water, the Zone3 Viper-Speed goggles are two-time Kona Ironman swim section winner Josh Amberger's goggle of choice.
They were initially designed as a pool goggle, but with with wide field of vision and hydrodynamic design they are excellent for both pool and open-water swims.
ADDED FEATURES:
- Ultra-soft silicon gaskets
- Lucid, anti-fog lenses with tinted finish
- 100% UVA/UVB protection
- Horizon wide angle lens
- Thin silicone strap
- Ultra fast quick fit strap adjust system
COLOURS:
- Turquoise/Blue
- Black/Yellow with smoke lens
- White with mirror lens
For more information and the best price for the Viper-Speed goggles CLICK HERE
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Swimrun Goggles: 13 Best Picks for 2026
Zone 3 Venator-X
Zone 3 have introduced the Venator-X model.
Train and race in the open water or the pool, the Venator-X excels equally in both. A flexible build optimizes their fit for a variety of face shapes and sizes, ensuring comfort and distraction-free performance. Available with polarised mirror, photochromatic or tinted lenses, the Venator-X is the goggle you can rely on regardless of weather or water conditions.
An exclusive mould developed in collaboration with leading pro Ironman swimmer Josh Amberger. This is Josh’s training goggle of choice as he builds up to achieve the first out of the water accolade at Kona for third successive year.
CLICK HERE for the best deal!
Prescription Goggles
For myopia swimmers who need a prescription goggle we have found the following to be great and highly recommended by many of our readers.
UTOBEST Nearsighted Mirrored Swim Goggles - Anti Fog Myopic Optical Swimming Goggles with 100% UV Protection
- 100% UV protection,the tinted mirror lenses are ideal for outdoor swimmers;
- Anti-fog and UV lens treatment for long lasting clarity under water,Oversized,180-degree visibility;
- Professional myopia goggles:-1.5,-2.0,-2.5,-3.0,-3.5,-4.0,-4.5,-5.0,-5.5, -6.0;the best choice for myopia swimmers;
- Adjustable Silicone strap for comfort and durability, Soft TPU nose bridge keeps fitting secure and comfortable; Two replaceable nose bridges Included;
- Fashion Design, with tinted mirror lenses, for pool or open water.
We have found a similar prescription goggle for a good price on Amazon - you can READ MORE HERE.
Custom Fit Swim Goggles
by THEMAGIC 5
These goggles are the only custom-fit swimming goggles available on the planet. THEMAGIC 5 app can scan your facial contours and produce a 3-D map, which is then used to cut the rubber eye seals. Result? No leaks, no undue pressure, no "goggle eyes", no stress. And they look pretty cool, too!
The American company was set up by three professional swimmers and triathletes who were fed up with the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. Their solution is high-tech and high-quality!
Read more at our dedicated page on custom-fit swimming goggles.
HUUB Aphotic Swim Goggles
These come highly recommended by some of our readers and on the UK SwimRun social media forums.
The Aphotic from HUUB is a swim goggle that gets darker or lighter through photochromatic technology during training/a race without you really noticing. The self regulating lens gives you the vision and comfort to maximise your sighting while swimming. This can of course help when you are swimming into the sun or into shadow, so would be of great value in a longer race with changing light.
They are in a higher price bracket (£54.99 as at January 2026).
More information and the option to purchase can be found on Amazon HERE.
Swimrun Goggles: 13 Best Picks for 2026
Aquasphere Swimrun Goggles
I have recently tested a new pair of swim goggles from Aquasphere - the Aquasphere Kayenne goggles. Here is a picture, with an Ötillö competition swim cap. These particular goggles are mirrored, with an anti-fog coating on the inside.
The manufacturer specifically recommends NOT touching nor cleaning the insides, to avoid damaging the anti-fog properties. They state that the lenses should be simply rinsed with fresh water after use.
The picture below shows the adjustment mechanism for the strap. You just have to press down on the button, as shown, to release and adjust the strap length. The release the button to lock the strap. Brilliant!
The picture below illustrates the wide and soft latex eye sockets. Theses promise to exert less pressure around the eyes, especially during a long swim.
I tested the new Aquasphere swim run goggles during our training for the Isles of Scilly Ötillö World series event. Unfortunately I had a big problem with them fogging. I ended up going back to my Zoggs Predators. However, everyone is different so they may be perfect for you! They come in many different colorways.
CLICK HERE for the best price on Amazon if you want to try them.
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 Review
The Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles were recommended to us by a friend who is training to swim the English Channel. She told us that she had tried around 12 different makes of goggles, but this Speedo version are the best!
The current model is the Speedo Biofuse 2.0. This has very soft eye sockets with quite wide flanges, and a larger surface area coverage than usual. This spreads the pressure out, making the Biofuse very comfortable.
The internal frame design is flexible and contributes to an excelent fit. The polycarbonate lenses are slightly larger than the Zoggs Predators, for example, and wrap around the sides slightly to provide improved peripheral vision. This helps you to see fellow swimmers who are close before you hit them! They also provide UV400 protection, and are treated with an anti-fogging spray.
There is an interesting push-button adjustment mechanism, which is just visible below the Speedo emblem in the upper photo. You can tighten the strap by just pulling it through the strap mount, but to loosen the strap you have to press the little red button.
I have bought a pair of these goggles, and I have to say I am very impressed. They feel a bit more comfortable than my recent Predators, and I don't finish a 1 hour swim with "goggle eyes"!
When I first dived in, I was stunned by the clarity of the lenses, and by the degree of lateral vision. I have to admit, the lenses are not tinted, but even so the vision through these lenses is the best I have ever seen.
For open-water swimming on a bright day in the Mediterranean, the UV400 protection seems to take the dazzle out of the sunlight, and the lack of tint or mirror finish did not bother me. HOWEVER you CAN get these goggles with a degree of lens tint if you go for a different color such as blue or red, for example.
At around $30 the Speedo Biofuse 2.0 are very good value for money. The small concern I have is that the very flexible seals and frame may not last as long as Zoggs Predators - but time will tell!
CLICK HERE for more information and best deal on Amazon.
I hope you have found our guide to swimrun goggles useful. Please let us know if you are using something different, and think they deserve a mention on this page, using the Contact Us link. Thank you!
SollaWave Smart Swim Goggles
The world's first AI music smart swim goggles, these are designed to replace five separate pieces of swim gear with a single, streamlined device.
The SollaWave combines racing-style swim goggles, integrated underwater headphones, waterproof earplugs, an AI-powered swim tracker, and built-in anti-fog protection into one compact package. Read our review for details, OR order direct from the HoloSport website, and remember to use our discount code - HOLOSWIM10 - to get your 10% off!
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