I actually used the Aquasphere Seal goggles (pictured in an above post) in Ironman Western Australia. I've always had trouble with leaky goggles (just a funny shaped head I guess), but managed the entire 3.8km swim in the ROUGHEST water I've ever swum in, without even having to adjust them even once!
The Seal's are definitely smaller than scuba goggles, specifically made for open water swimming competitions like triathlon. They are more streamlined than masks for those who are concerned with this (being a back of the pack swimmer, I think I've got bigger issues than the amount of drag mt goggles are providing me!).
Also, no fog for the whole swim, great vision, and supercomfortable. I'm willing to look a little unusual for all this (hey, amongst a group that shave their legs and wear bright coloured/skimpy/tight racewear, I don't think I stood out from the crowd too much! Besides, Aquasphere's range is pretty popular in the Ironman).
Cheers,
Kevin
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