I went shopping at the weekend in a fruitless hunt for a new sports bra as mine has started to rub. Everything in the shops was woefully inadequate failing even a little jiggle test.
As many retailers have stopped stocking sports bras, I will need to shop online so please can someone recommend a substantial, heavy duty bra for a full figure?
Ouch! That looks really painful. The Shock Absorber bra is probably the best known and you can buy those from Amazon. I've got one and it's so comfortable I end up wearing it on non run days! Companies like Bravissimo and Figleaves are very good too and cater for larger ladies. Some of their running bras are too pretty to wear underneath your clothes so you'll have lots of fun choosing!
Seams on the under cup are not good news, and yes ouch is correct!!
I've been looking at the customer reviews for the Shock Absorber, and it does seem to suit larger boobs, although quite a few people have said to buy the next size up as they are very tight fitting around the body. Did you find this? I thought it needed to be tight to hold everything in place.
Yes they are tight around the rib cage. I ordered my usual size but the first time I put it on I could hardly breathe! I probably should have exchanged it but I was desperate for a new sports bra so I just washed it a few times to stretch it a bit and it's fine now. You definitely have to try them on but ordering online now is so easy. If it doesn't fit then send it back.
As others have said, M&S are good and I always use to get my bras from them but they stopped doing the ones I like so I had to go elsewhere. Enjoy the search!
Mine's a Shock Absorber. I got it from Next. I'm an F cup
Another vote for Shock Absorber from me. It's hard to find larger sizes sometimes but I got mine from a DW Sports store, and they seemed to have quite a good selection.
I would definitely shop around and try to try them on, rather than buying online, as it's so important to get the correct size. Go with what feels most comfortable and you can always use the tighter notches if it starts to feel slack / or if you lose an inch or so!
I wanted to shop around, but we don't have a good selection of shops in this area. Tried them on in M&S, JD Sports, Sports Direct and ran out of shops! Didn't think of Next, but will try at the weekend. Shock Absorber do seem to be popular. Thank you
Shock Absorber has my vote too, notwithstanding that fiddly little clip at the back that takes a bit of practice to master. I find you need to go up a back size from your civilian bra, but keep the same cup size.
Thanks Turbo. I had read some reviews about dodgy clips, but if they're just fiddly I can cope with that. Thanks for addressing the fit issue.
They do Shock Absorber in Debenhams, so you may find one there. Failing that, do you have a branch of Bravissimo near you? Good luck finding something suitable -the sore bit in the photo looks very ouch-y
I tried Debenhams, ours do not stock sports bras which amazed me, but just did store locator for Bravissimo and we do have one not too far away, so will try, thanks.
Shock absorber ..
this one
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00...
Thanks for the link. That's really helpful.
Another vote for Shock Absorbers (and I have tried pretty well everything).
Bravissimo source cup sizes that you sometimes can't get elsewhere. There are two Shock Absorber styles that they sell in larger cup sizes: The Active Multi Sports goes up to a HH cup and the D+ Max Sports up to an H cup. Both styles work well for me but beware the back bands are tighter than many brands, as I think they use the round the ribs plus 4" method to get your band size, rather than just round the ribs. I have a 36H 'D+' and a 38H Active Multi Sports but wear a 34HH in my normal day bras (Panache, also via Bravissimo).
Ouch! Not pleasant at all 
I really like my 'heavy impact' sports bra from Marks and Spencers, I think it was around £25. They have a range of sizes and I believe they can order in other sizes if they don't have your size in stock.
I have three different types of heavy impact ones from M&S. I love the ones with the zip at the front - so much easier 
Hi Yamiskoi, I tried Marks as have bought from them before but nothing held me in place, they've changed styles and are just too low cut now.
You must be graduating soon or did I miss your post?
Oh no, that's a shame, I find their bras really good =[ I would be graduating tomorow evening, if it wasn't for this blasted fluey-coldy thing that's kept me indoors since Sunday! I may have to put graduation on hold until next week, which I'm gutted about, but at least it'll get done
Me too. Another vote for shock absorber. I got mine from Bravissimo.
It was a real eye opener for my big sis who erm how shall I tactfully put it, has no need to be in such a shop......
Def try them on though.
Bravissimo is good for big bolders! Im going to need one too! Oh heck I bet thats going to be C£30! 
I was told running was a cheap fitness option, but so far it hasn't been. Like what you did there C£30, clever!
Shock absorber here too. Have bought mine from Amazon and an online store called Less Bounce. I'm a G cup, no bounce with the shock absorber.
Ouch
My recommendation would be to go and find a Shock Absorber that fits, grit your teeth and pay for it. Then go home and search eBay. I bought two from there at around £14 each. They weren't exactly the colours I might have chosen, but then again, no one knows when they're under four other layers as now!
I agree, colour doesn't matter, eventually they all come in grey anyway!
Shock Absorbers.
Shock absorbers! I have got two and they have lasted me years, literally over 10 years.
I can't remember how much they were but if I was to divide the price for how many times I have worn them, it would be nothing!
Try them on in the shop for comfort, run and jump for a good try. Good luck, a good sports bra can not be underestimated! 
I've had my panache sports bra for nearly two years and is still going strong. It's slightly padded but I feel like it just makes it sturdier
I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who responded. I am no longer the owner of black eyes or a mono-boob and love my new shock absorber.
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