As a lifelong swimmer, nothing makes me madder than leaky goggles or goggles digging into my face that cut short my workouts. This season, we tested a variety of goggles in open water, lap pools, lakes, ponds, and even at water parks to test the best pairs for all travelers.

Swim goggles should fit securely without too much pressure, prevent water from leaking in, stay in place during flip turns, adjust easily, and provide plenty of clarity and peripheral vision. Our top pairs take the basic designs further with anti-fog treatment and UV protection, and many come with spare nose bridges, so you can also tailor their fit.…