Best swimsuits for women: 18 options tested for training
Need some new swimwear for some tough training in the pool? Helen Webster tests and rates the best 18 swimsuits for women available now
Goggles
Best swim goggles for pool and open-water swimming in 2024
Make sure you have the best visibility when in the water with a set of tried-and-tested swim goggles. I’ve reviewed 40 of the best for triathlon, pool training and open-water swimming.
Best kids’ swimming goggles to buy
Whether they’re racing in a gala, or simply splashing about, kit your kids out with a pair of good quality swimming goggles. Here’s some options to choose from…
What’s the difference between pool goggles and open-water goggles?
There are quite a few differences between pool and open-water goggles. Swim coach Helen Webster explains what to look for
Olympic swimmer helps The Magic5 design new limited edition goggles – and I tried them out
Think you have enough goggles? Well so did I… That is, until I found out The Magic5 were collaborating with an Olympian to bring out a new limited edition release.
Tri-Fit Rapid-X goggles review
The Rapix-X goggles may be Tri-Fit’s first attempt at swimming goggles, but the brand has got a lot right here. Our full review explains why…
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review
Aquasphere’s new Defy.Ultra swim mask adds a high-tech edge and superb clarity to wide-vision swimming. Read the full review.
Huub Lurz goggles review
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles review
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do these custom-designed swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Swans Valkyrie goggles review
The new Swans Valkyrie are sleek and stylish. But how do they perform in open water?
Lomo Vigour polarised goggles review
Coming in at a bargain £16.99, the Lomo Vigour polarised goggles are an attractive proposition. I tested them to see if the performance matched the price.
Zone3 Vapour goggles review
With several lens and colour options to choose from, is there a pair of Zone3 Vapour goggles to suit you?
Orca Killa Comfort goggles review
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review
The Form Smart Swim 2 goggles are here and they’ve had some major upgrades that could revolutionise swimming. Helen Webster puts them to the test
How FORM’s smart goggles changed swim training forever
In a move that revolutionised swimming, FORM has created a set of goggles that created a whole new training and racing experience. With the help of founder Dan Eisenhardt and pro triathlete Lionel Sanders, we explore how and why…
How can a swim mask help in open water?
The unpredictable nature of open-water swimming is undoubtedly a thrill, but it can also be a challenge. We speak to Aquasphere about the innovative technology in its new swim mask, the DEFY.Ultra
How to choose the right swimming goggles for you
There are lots of things to think about when choosing your swimming goggles. I explain how you can find the right ones.
Michael Phelps Ninja swim goggles review
Helen Webster tests these sleek new goggles from the king of swim
Form Smart Open Water Goggles review
The updated Form goggles return with open-water capabilities. Jack Sexty puts them to the test
Lomo Vigour Polarised open-water swimming goggles reviewed
At just £15 can these open-water goggles from Lomo deliver on performance as well as price?
Form Swim smart goggles review
Are smart goggles worth it? Will these smart goggles from Form Swim revolutionise your swim? Jack Sexty puts them to the test
Swimming goggles: how should they fit and how tight should they be?
They might be the cheapest bit of tri kit you will buy, but the wrong fit could ruin your chances race day. Here Helen Webster explains how a pair of swim goggles should fit, and how to tell if they’re too tight or not tight enough
