What makes the Speed Socket 2.0 interesting for competitive swimmers?
The Fastskin Speed Socket 2.0 is a competition goggles model for swimmers looking for a compact fit close to the face. Speedo uses an ultra-low-profile design to keep the goggles low and streamlined in the water.
One key difference compared with other Fastskin models is the adjustment. The Speed Socket 2.0 comes with four interchangeable high-arch nose bridges, allowing you to adjust the distance between the lenses to suit your face. The double silicone strap then helps keep the goggles securely in place.
This makes the Speed Socket 2.0 particularly appealing if you like to fine-tune the fit yourself. With competition goggles, the strap does not have to do all the work. When the nose bridge fits well and the seal sits neatly around your eyes, you can use the strap to keep the goggles stable without pulling it unnecessarily tight.
The low-profile design makes it clear what these goggles are intended for. They are not roomy training goggles, but a compact competition model for swimmers who want as little distraction from their equipment as possible during fast training sessions and races.
What difference do the low-profile fit and hydroscopic lenses make?
The Speed Socket 2.0 sits close to the face. Its low profile gives the goggles the defining characteristics of racing goggles: compact, streamlined and designed for speed.
At the same time, the hydroscopic lens shape provides a wide field of vision. This matters in a low-profile competition model, as a compact design should not come at the expense of visibility.
In the water, this helps you stay aware of your surroundings without moving your head more than necessary. You can keep track of your position in the lane, the approaching wall or other swimmers in the pool.
On the mirrored version, the coating helps reduce bright light and glare. This is useful in brightly lit pools and during outdoor competitions.
It is the combination of a low profile and a wide field of vision that makes the Speed Socket 2.0 interesting. You are not just choosing a compact shape, but competition goggles that combine that shape with good visibility in the water.
How do you adjust the Speed Socket 2.0 correctly?
Start with the nose bridge. With four sizes to choose from, this is where you establish the basis of the fit.
The right nose bridge positions the lenses at a natural distance from each other and creates an even seal around both eyes. Adjust the double strap only after this.
Do not immediately pull the strap as tight as possible. Competition goggles should fit securely, but the fit should come mainly from the shape of the goggles and the correct adjustment. The strap then keeps them stable during starts, turns and fast lengths.
This is an important advantage of the Speed Socket 2.0 design: you have several options for achieving a good fit, rather than relying entirely on one fixed nose bridge.
How does the Speed Socket 2.0 fit into the Fastskin range?
The Speed Socket 2.0 is part of Speedo’s Fastskin family of competition goggles. The range also includes models such as the Fastskin Hyper Elite and Pure Focus.
The Speed Socket 2.0 stands out for its relatively straightforward adjustment. It has four interchangeable nose bridges and a double silicone strap, giving it a different design from the Hyper Elite, which uses Speedo’s IQfit 3D technology.
The Hyper Elite is therefore a good option if you are looking for technical Fastskin goggles with IQfit. The Speed Socket 2.0 is better suited to swimmers who like to try different nose bridges and want a very low-profile competition model.
The Pure Focus sits at the top of Speedo’s Fastskin range, with an even stronger focus on hydrodynamics and an advanced competition fit. Speedo positions it as its most performance-focused competition goggles.
That does not mean every competitive swimmer should automatically choose the Pure Focus. How the goggles fit your face remains important. If you prefer the interchangeable nose bridge design and the Speed Socket 2.0 fits well, you have a full-featured Fastskin competition model clearly developed for swimming fast.
When should you choose the Speed Socket 2.0?
The Speed Socket 2.0 is a natural choice if you are looking for compact Speedo competition goggles and want to control the nose bridge adjustment yourself.
You get an ultra-low profile, hydroscopic lenses, four interchangeable nose bridges and a double silicone strap. This makes the goggles clearly suited to competition use.
There is no need to worry about competition approval either. The Fastskin Speed Socket 2.0 is approved by World Aquatics and can be used at competitions governed by World Aquatics rules.
Within the Fastskin range, this is a strong choice for swimmers who want a low-profile competition model with a practical, finely adjustable design.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Speedo Fastskin Speed Socket 2.0 goggles FINA approved?
Yes. The Speedo Fastskin Speed Socket 2.0 is approved by World Aquatics. FINA has been called World Aquatics since 2022, so this is the name you will see in newer product information and competition rules.
Who are the Speedo Fastskin Speed Socket 2.0 goggles suitable for?
The Speed Socket 2.0 is designed for competitive swimmers looking for compact, low-profile competition goggles. The four interchangeable nose bridges make them particularly suitable if you want to fine-tune the fit.
What is the difference between the Speed Socket 2.0 and Fastskin Hyper Elite?
The Speed Socket 2.0 has four interchangeable nose bridges and a double silicone strap. The Hyper Elite uses Speedo’s IQfit 3D technology for its fit. Both are Fastskin competition goggles, but their adjustment systems are clearly different.
