AP Swim Race x Happy Ears

Yes. Fitted to the right size, the soft oval shape seals the entrance to your ear canal so pool and open water stay out, lap after lap. For hard sessions, wear them under your swim cap to keep them locked in. Built for surface and open-water swimming, not deep diving.

Worn under a swim cap, yes. The cap holds them securely through turns, starts and hard sets. Without a cap they're fine for steady swimming, but for intense training or racing we'd always put a cap over the top.

Swimmer's ear comes from water trapped in the canal, and the more hours you train, the higher the risk. Keeping water out is the simplest way to reduce it, which is what many of our swimmers use Happy Ears for. They're not a medical device, though: with an active infection or ongoing symptoms, see a doctor.

Yes. Pool sets, open-water swimming and surfing. They also take the chill off cold water and wind, which over years is linked to surfer's ear.

Yes. They reduce noise evenly rather than blocking everything, so you stay aware poolside while keeping water out.

Rinse with fresh water after every swim, with a little mild soap when needed, air-dry, and keep them in the included case. Reusable for hundreds of sessions.

Small, Medium or Large. Your watertight swim fit can differ from your everyday size, so a Discovery Pack with all three sizes is the surest way to find a proper seal before race day.

No. They keep surface water out, but they aren't made for the pressure of deep diving or scuba, use specialist diving plugs for that.