Has anyone tried the Enell Sports Bra?

[CBDB]

This podcast dropped today:

NOT YOUR AVERAGE RUNNER, A RUNNING PODCAST

Episode 287. Your Body Is Not the Problem, You Just Need the Right Bra with Renelle Braaten

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And now I’m very interested if this bra stands up to its promises. I can really relate to what they discuss in their episode. I’ve also gone from a sports brand to sports brand, promising they have bras for all runners, just to be told that they do not do my size (and I am not THAT big!). In the end I rely on M&S rather than a Sports Brand, but listening to this episode made me wonder.

So just thought id ask if anyone else has had the pleasure of experiencing an Enell Sports Bra?

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Not me 😜

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

🤣🤣🤣

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

😂😂😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

I haven’t tried that one but I’m interested in opinions. Small back size, bigger cup size is a bit of a nuisance for me. I’ve got two maaree ones lined up to order since I’m exactly between two sizes. That probably means neither will fit! They do have great reviews though. Shock absorber multi active is my current go to.

My Fitbit often recognises putting on a sports bra as a workout! It was beyond horrible when my wrists were still healing after the fall!!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Fitbit thinking putting on a bra is a workout! 🤣🤣🤣 oh gosh, yeah, I can imagine it was difficult with injured wrists!

[Liono in reply to MissUnderstanding]

My watch did the same the other day when I was taking mine off - I did laugh!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Liono]

I tried five on yesterday. That’s practically HIIT!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

🤣🤣

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

Ooh not heard of this brand! Off to do some research, thanks CBDB . I quite like Maaree’s but still on the lookout for the perfect bra 👀. Runderwear are ok but don’t seem to last long 😱🤣

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Mudita11]

Yeah, I tried Runderwear but no success for me. And that was a company that said, we cater for all sizes. Yeah, sure. Just not mine. 😤

[Willtry]

I have a friend who swears by Bravissimo bras etc. Can’t personally recommend but as it’s their USP it may be worth a look and they also have real shops!

Here’s the link

bravissimo.com/we-are-bravi...

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Willtry]

Ghanks. That’s a great link!

[Willtry in reply to CBDB]

👍

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Willtry]

I’ve had good experiences in Bravissimo. They’ve got sports bras from various different brands and it’s helpful to be able to try them in one changing room so see which suits best.

[Coddfish Graduate10 in reply to Willtry]

bravissimo are excellent for us larger boobed ladies

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate]

I recommend M & S ultimate sports bra and it seems true to the size. Minimal bounce!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Yes, I’ve had two different sports bras from M&S, first one was back fastening, second front. I liked the back one better but they stopped doing it. Is yours back or front?

[Runninggirl59 60minGraduate in reply to CBDB]

Definitely back fastening and they still do it, not cheap though at £28 but well worth it in my opinion

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Runninggirl59]

Have looked again, and indeed they do. Huh! Maybe when last I looked my size was gone. So great to know! thank you!

[JeremiahObadiah]

Years ago M&S made great sports bras(for me anyway) . And then someone decided complicated over the head bras were THE thing. . I’m only small but I feel like I’m being forced into a sausage skin trying to get one over head and on. I’ve never liked right polo neck jumpers for same reason. I still have a few lovely but old M&S. Why should one dislocate one’s shoulder to get a bra on???

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like the over the head type. I mean, why???

My first running bra was from Lidl or Aldi, a pretty grim looking greeny grey thing that works simply by holding everything very tight. Can't see it being very comfortable for anyone better endowed.

I haven't worn it for ages (using something a bit nicer from Decathlon that closes at the back) but I seem to remember having to step into it to ensure that the girls were held up rather than squashed down.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

🤣🤣 “stepped into it”? Like “stepping legs then hips” into it?

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

One leg in, two legs in, shimmy it up, over the hips, take a breath at the waist then up again and stop at the underboob and finally up with the straps. Much easier than struggling one arm, two arms, pull down and down and then pull up to arrange everything 😂

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

”much easier” - I think both would deserve a workout badge by a Garmin watch / Apple Watch. 🤣🤣

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Yesletsgo]

I tried that once. Wouldn’t go over my hips. Got stuck for a while. Hideous.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

Definitely. I’ve never tried over the head ones. But it is annoying that M&S stop lines that seem to work well. My favourite sports bra is a M&S from a discontinued line. 😭

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

I’m the same! I can only cope with the ones that do up like regular bras. Even they’re a challenge to get on!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

shock absorber ultimate for me, having had a few problems with my M&S front zip up unzipping mid run. 😱

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

😱😱😱😱

I have now two M&S front zipped one, and so far so good. But now I’m I’ll not be able to stop thinking of them unzipping! 😳😳😳

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[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

just check that the metal clip is down on the zip. I think cheekychipmunks had a problem too.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Will do. Thanks!

[Coddfish Graduate10]

As an H cup I am not exactly small of boob. ShockAbsorbers work well for me. Bravissimo do a good range of ShockAbsorbers in larger cup sizes and other sports bras including their own range. Similarly they stock a wide range of cup sized swimwear with several manufacturers doing larger cup sizes specifically to sell through them. Bravissimo is my go to site for any bra or swimsuit.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Brill. Have browsed a bit and looks good. 👍🏽

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I'm definitely interested! I'm going to research!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

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