OK, they arrived about a week ago, but things have been hectic -- living in St. Paul, we've been dodging stormtroopers with tear gas and rubber bullets just walking about the town.

Also, someone switched off summer and we went from 90s last weekend to low 70s this week. I like it hot and this isn't cutting it for swimming. Forced indoors, I hit the pool at the Y on Saturday, and gave my new goggles a work out.

I ordered the Hilco Prescription Swimming Goggles for $30.95.

They performed admirably. I'm really thrilled with these. It's great to be able to see so clearly under water -- better than I ever have.

If you've been on the fence with these. Take a look at the video, read the first post again and order up.

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I wrote a post late last winter about my "swimming glasses". It got a lot of interest and feedback. I've spent an awful lot of time swimming this summer. Lots of jumping and diving off the back of the boat, and tons of time at the beach with the kids. Even as summer sadly starts to show it's age up here in the Great White North, I'm still trying to get in as much as I can and planning for a few trips over the winter to places with pools and water parks. I like the water.

I used to wear contacts swimming, but lost a few over the years -- back when they were expensive. Also, it's no fun driving home with only one good eye.

Anyway, I still love the idea of swimming glasses for a lot of what I do, but a few weeks ago, I was at the lake and there were about a half dozen enormous catfish swimming around in the swimming area. I'd have loved to be able to see them -- from beneath the surface.

It got me to thinking about the "prescription" swim goggles someone mentioned back then. I use quotes around "prescription" as they might be your prescription if your sphere measurement isn't a X.25 or X.75 (the economical versions are only available in half and whole numbers). Also, unless you want to spend significantly more, don't have an astigmatism more than a few degrees off of 0 or else you're going to be really uncomfortable.

I poked around and came up with a few options for those of you in the need. Each model allows for different prescription strength in each eye -- can you imagine that some DO NOT?

Hilco Prescription Swimming Goggles - $30.95

• 100% UVA, UVB Protected
• High Performance Anti-Fog Treatment and impact tested
• Includes protective carrying case
• Lens Available from -8.0 to +8.0 (some half steps -- i.e. -2.5, -3.5)
  

Ultra Comfort Prescription Swim Goggles - $27.95

• Premium satin silicone seals and strap for ultimate comfort
• Sleek black/blue look with tinted lenses
• High Performance Anti-Fog Treatment
• Ships with three sizes of nose bridge for better fit
• Easy to assemble
• Available in prescriptions for Myopia (near-sightedness) in powers from -1.5 to -8.0
• 100% UVA, UVB Protected

ParMel Custom Optical Swim Goggles - $40.00 (including shipping)

• Shatter resistant polycarbonate lenses
• Anti-Fog Treated Lenses
• Clear Lenses
• 3 Size Nose Bridge

Children's Prescription Swimming Goggles - $30.95

• 100% UVA, UVB Protected
• High Performance Anti-Fog Treatment and impact tested
• Easy to assemble
• Children's Lens Available for Myopia (short-sightedness) and Hyperopia (far-sightedness) -5.0 to +8.0