New York, NY, June 1st, 2008 – Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of the Best Swim Goggles, proven to be superior to a field of leading candidates after tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for visibility, suction, comfort, and adjustability.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is an autonomous testing organization established in 1983 to research, test, and rate products objectively and without commercial bias. After extensive side-by-side comparison testing of leading products within a specific category, the Institute awards the coveted “Best” title to the model that outperforms all others.

Competitive swimmers were commissioned to test the goggles, and the Best Swim Goggles scored the highest for suction, thanks to the soft, one-piece flexible thermal plastic rubber frame with hypoallergenic gaskets that provided a tight seal during “press-on-fit” trials, leading one panelist to rave that the goggles “stood in place with no leaks, even after 50 laps.”

The Best Swim Goggles proved to be more comfortable than any other model tested; swimmers found the goggles to fit the best without causing undue pressure on eye sockets, prompting one test participant to declare them “far superior to any I’ve used before.”

The Best Swim Goggles’ lenses will not fog under any conditions, they are made from shatterproof cellulose propionate for optimal durability, and they are curved to reduce the visual distortion that is common to lesser goggles.

The Best Swim Goggles were the easiest to adjust, thanks to the dual strap and quick-release clip that was simple to pull for a proper fit, and the goggles are available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $24.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America’s longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer’s innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.