Goggles (Sables) fogging up...

Regrettably, the anti-fog coating does seem to wash off eventually but compared to other goggles, the coating did seem a little more durable. I use Sable's because they turned out to be the only goggles that wouldn't leak..It's an individual thing though, so if any of the cheaper brands don't let in water, I'd counsel not spending 2 or 3x for Sables. Love my Sable's but they ain't cheap..


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Thanks for the replies, guys...Sable specifically states that you should not use any anti-fogger or even spit and rub. (Always worked for my Speedos! LOL!!) However, I did speak with the distributor who ran into the same problem with theirs and she told me that the manufacturer says to wash them gently with baby shampoo...I've got the the shampoo now and I'll let you know how it works.

I use baby shampoo and it works great.  Put a tiny drop in each side and rub it around with your finger.  Let dry.  Rinse with water when you get to the gym/pool/ows.  Just a light rinse is fine.

For anyone who was interested, the baby shampoo has worked like a charm so far. Didn't even hint at fogging during the race and I've probably used them 5 or 6 times in the pool since and they're still like new. I also found out that Sable offers a lifetime warranty on their anti-fog coating. (Who knows how easy it is to void the warranty, though...You probably have to keep them unopened in the original package)

An old thread here but I just need to chime in: I think Sables are the real deal. Over the past 3 years I have tried goggles from Speedo, TYR, Visio and about every current Aqua Sphere out there. Over time I learned not to touch the anti fog coatings at all. It may be obvious to others but that anti-fog coating is easily wiped off whether by a rubbing with a cloth or a finger. Making the mistake of letting my kids use my goggles in swimming pools and showers afterwards exposed the inner lenses of many of those goggles to excess chlorine and even soaps and shampoos. That quickly removed the anti-fog coatings. So I started being super paranoid and for my Kayennes, Vanquishers, Seal XPs, Remoras and others. I would rinse them off religiously and only do very quick light rinsing with low pressure on the inside lenses. That helped but even then the best I could get out of a goggle was about 2 months max of pool swimming (3-4x/week). Then the fogging would start up again as an ongoing issue.

I started using Sable 101's last summer for my ocean swims and races only. The clarity was the main reason I wanted to try them. The cost was the main reason I limited my usage. I immediately notice they seem to have a superior anti-fog coating. Supposedly it is "baked" on as opposed to be being applied as all the other companies do . I am not sure if this is a sales pitch or true. Initially I thought it might have been unfair to tout the superiority of my Sable's anti-fog with the others since I was limiting their exposure. But earlier this year, 4 months ago, I started using a pair during my pool swims at least 3x/week. And now, I still find the anti-fog is the best I have ever used during training.

I have no ties to Sable. They are an extremely expensive goggle and I found them very difficult to find online and they never seem to be on sale when they are in stock. I lucked out with some major discount promotions and vouchers with USAT membership allowing me to get them at 25-50% off. Even then it is a lot to pay for a goggle. But I treat these goggles as if they were a designer sunglass and they seem to be holding up well and providing me with the anti-fog vision I have longed for years.

Just my two cents.