Any sports bra recommendations?

[Lizcanrun]

Bought my last ones from M&S. They are very old and well used now. Any recommendations?

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

I always go to bravissimo - they normally have a fitting service but can do this remotely or through their website. Loads of different makes. Give them a try, they really know their stuff. Happy shopping 🤗

[Doris8 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Hi I see that you mention bravissimo for good sports bra. Are they quite soft as can’t wear wired as had lumpectomy and next to my ribs. I wear M&S as well but don’t think supportive enough.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Doris8]

I’ve been going there for years as they are superb at fitting. I don’t like their own brand sports bras, too high at the front for me but they stock other brands too. I’ve been running with panache , fantastic non wire bra with clip at back giving the option for a racer back. I go for a cup size smaller (I’m very slim but large cup size) so there is no movement. I jump up and down in changing room to test much to the amusement of the staff. They are doing virtual bra fitting and have 60 day return policy bravissimo.com/collections/...

[Doris8 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you will have a look at this. 👍

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Hello Granny, spent a small fortune at Bravissimo last night! Will try loads on and send back x

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

All the best, they are expensive but if you are shaped anything like me they are well worth the money. Do let me know how you get on.

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

I’m tickled by the message underneath your post telling me to ‘show my support’ 😂

The top vote often seems to be Shock Absorber but I’ve gotten fed up of online shopping/misfits, especially with the particularly weird sizing that is sports bra world, so until shops reopen I’m donning a normal comfy bra with a pretty great Decathlon £3.99 sports bra on top. (It’s really comfy and stretchy, just not enough to support the girls on its own).

Next appear to have a good range of bras, which now includes the Shock Absorber too 👍🏼

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thank you. Totally agree with you about sending stuff back. Am staying the projected death of the High Street...

[ChipsAndChocolate]

Another vote for bravissimo - you can order loads of sizes and return for free what you don’t want 😊😊

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to ChipsAndChocolate]

Thanks

[PandaCory Graduate10]

I've tried a few, but nothing beats Shock Absorber for me. Just be sure to go for a specific running style, not a generic sports one, and I find my usual size is fine. In other news - they don't give you monoboob 😄😄!

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to PandaCory]

🤣 Thanks

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Hi Lizcanrun far from being a running bra expert, these people at brooks know running may be the clothing is as good as the shoes 👀??

brooksrunning.com/en_us/hig...

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 🤣

[Mumpark Graduate10]

Hi Lizcanrun I was wearing M&S for years but during Covid I have lost weight so was in a right state kept looking and changing my mind in the end my bra was nearly falling off so went on M&S and chose a pack of 2 high impact sports bras I was delighted with them and so comfy I immediately ordered another pack in different colours Good luck good bras are a must for running

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Mumpark]

Thanks. Like you I think I have changed shape, which isn't helpful when you can't try things on!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Not being able to try on is a real nuisance isn’t it? It’s so important to get it right ! I’ve only used M&S front zip ones but I know others who swear by Shock Absorber - good luck with the search!

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

I bought Freya & Shock Absorber bras from Bravissimo. The Freya is my favourite, but both are comfy & give great support. 😄

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks. 😀

[Coddfish Graduate10]

I use shock absorbers which I source through Bravissimo. They’re not under wired.

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Thanks 😊

[sofaspud]

Another vote for Shock Absorber - works wonders!

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Have ordered some to try!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I gave up my M&S bras for the Shock Absorber ultimate bra. So very much better. It has been recommended in running bra tests. The size doesn’t relate to my normal bra size but I was fitted at John Lewis (when such things were possible). I wouldn’t buy anything else now.

[Lizcanrun Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, I'm eagerly awaiting a delivery!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

What fun. I would add that black is better than white. I bought both at the same time and the white one is now grey after washing with sports gear. The black one still looks like new.