I practice karate & I wear glasses. This is not a happy combination - I spend too much time picking my glasses up off the mat. So I went out & bought a pair of sports goggles, they stay on but fog up something fierce. (My *opponents* like sparring with a blind man, though... ;-) For those who don't practice the Ancient Asian Art of kicking-below-the-belt: it is the *ultimate* workout. You sweat an unbelievable amount, making this a true stress test for anti-fog goop. I tried an old spray-on I use for my motorcycle face shield - but that did next-to-nothing to help.
I hit good ol' Amazondotcom & found the three highest-rated anti-fog products & tried them out on successive weeks.
NUMBER THREE is the artfully-named "Cat Crap"
Ek Cat Crap Glass and Lens Cleaner
It's a waxy substance, you smear it on & by the directions buff it until clear. But I don't know how to tell the difference between "buffing until clear" and "wiping it off." It did do better at mitigating the fogging problem than the old spray-on I had laying around. But it still didn't keep the lenses clear, either. Three Stars.
NUMBER TWO is Sea Drops
McNett Sea Drops Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner, (1.25 oz)
This is a viscous fluid, you smear it on & let it dry, then buff. I buffed it just barely enough for the spots to disappear & tried it out. It worked "pretty good." My lenses didn't fog up, stayed mostly clear but by the end of class there was still a little spotting. Much better than the old spray-on, but still not quite as good as number one. Four Stars.
For my money, NUMBER ONE is Fog Tech.
FogTech Anti-fog 30ml Solution
It's a clear solution, you wipe it on & let dry. That's it, no guessing how much buffing you need. My goggles stayed clear & dry throughout the class. It may be the priciest solution, but it works. Five Stars.
Now I can see the foot coming at my nose.
Much better.
Next up: "Blocking"
| Manufacturer | EK USA |
|---|---|
| Brand | EK USA |
| Model | EK USA 123625 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 4 x 6 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 123625 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 123625 |
