Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Swim Goggle

Almost everyone we spoke with emphasized how adaptable these goggles are and how well they suit most people's faces. Christine Frietchen, a board member of the Brooklyn Tri Club, adds, “It seems like just about everyone starts with a set of Speedo Vanquisher goggles.” Samuelsohn even keeps a backup pair of women's Vanquishers in his backpack for teammates, "since they seem to have a very universal fit regardless of gender," he says.

They're similar to type O blood [the universal donor].” These are the best-selling goggles on the market, according to Julie Stupp, a 2012 Olympic Trials finalist and in-house product reviewer for SwimOutlet.com. “Go with the Vanquisher if you want one all-around goggle,” she advises.