Sports Bras

[victoria82]

Hello!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good supportive sports bra?
I am a natural 30DDD so there is quite a bit of movement vs. implants! The bras I have found either are not supportive enough, not a good fit in the cup with overflow, or they are too tight on my ribcage!

I want to become an active runner but usually break up my cardio with intervals due to my workout being so uncomfortable because of not having a good bra. I have spend hundreds of dollars thinking I would find something, but no luck yet.

Please share your reviews and advice!

[JoyP]

I always wear 'Shock Absorber' sports bra's, they do the job for me but I'm only a natural 32D

[runner05]

Originally Posted by JoyP

I always wear 'Shock Absorber' sports bra's, they do the job for me but I'm only a natural 32D

I agree 110%. They are the most supportive bra I've found on the market. I've purchased them at Victoria's Secret, so I'm not sure if they can be found elsewhere. One style that I really like has a wider lower band that does not cut into the rib cage at all - actually looks more like a tank. If you'd like - PM me and I'll find you pics of my favorites. They are both Shock Absorber brand though.

[Officer1570]

Actually the one Im wearing in my pic is amazing...it has under-wires and def squishes my boobs nicely (that sounds weird, but I have extremely cystic breasts so I understand the movement thing). Im not sure of the brand but I got them at wal-mart for a really decent price :-)

[runner05]

Originally Posted by Officer1570

Actually the one Im wearing in my pic is amazing...it has under-wires and def squishes my boobs nicely (that sounds weird, but I have extremely cystic breasts so I understand the movement thing). Im not sure of the brand but I got them at wal-mart for a really decent price :-)

I actually have that bra as well, and I do like it - just not nearly as much as my Shock Absorbers. The best part about it is that was much cheaper! However, and I may be wrong, but I don't think she'll find one big enough to suit her DDD size at Walmart... .

[CheryleB]

Another shock absorber fan. I have the #4490 in two colors. It has a double fastening at the back that really helps to stop the motion. I wear a 32E and have a few different shock absorber bras but this is my favorite. I also bought one for my girlfriend and she said it is very comfortable and she wears a 32FF. I wear mine for running and don't feel movement.

[darkangel]

You might also find some options at the Title 9 Web site:

http://www.titlenine.com/jump.jsp?it...ORY&itemID=676

A rating of three barbells or more is VERY supportive.

[freebirdmac]

Phfftt. Bandaids work for me

[pensfan2006]

I wear Enell bras. I have 36DD and have found this bra to keep them in place. They are a little expensive (around $120 each) but I have found them on ebay for $60 for three. Trust me my boobs don't move when I run.

[Dangerousd37]

I'm only a 38C.. but maybe they may have some at a Lane Bryant or Cicique (sp). There is a way that they do it where a DDD is really a solid two digit number and single letter... I was told once but forget. They would know how to do that. Then go by that size to start looking. I use Champion from Target and they hold me pretty well and I don't get the uni-boob. Some brands are pretty flimsy so look for seperate cups, padding, good straps, and good elastic in the bands around.

[Dangerousd37]

Originally Posted by freebirdmac

Phfftt. Bandaids work for me

lololol... If you want some more to fill those bandaids -- I'll donate!!!

[gynoid]

I've never tried it, but some people swear by wearing 2 bras at once, and apparently that works really well. So, an underwired sports bra and then a 'crop top' bra over the over the top.

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[Euqinom]

I'm a bit smaller than you are, with a good C cup, but Nike has a new sportbra that is really great.

[crissygirl]

Polar has a great supportive bra with a wide band so there is no cutting. You can go onto the Polar Heartrate monitor website and check it out. I also recommend my "bustier" clients check out the athleta website. I receive their catalogs and their sports bras are available in a wide variety of "support".

[snazzydancer]

Ah! Thanks so much for the links ladies. I'm a 34F, and just assumed there was no way a sports bra would ever fit me. I usually just wear one of my normal bras and a cami with a bra shelf.

BTW, I googled ShockAbsorber bras and checked out their website... anyone else get a kick out of the "bounceometer"? My goodness, I was a little surprised when the graphics popped up on that!

[asheee]

Originally Posted by snazzydancer

BTW, I googled ShockAbsorber bras and checked out their website... anyone else get a kick out of the "bounceometer"? My goodness, I was a little surprised when the graphics popped up on that!

LOL!
I found that HIGHLY amusing.

& I can only WISH I had boobs like you ladies! ah.

[kjvail1204]

Did some research for my wife a few weeks ago here is what we found

http://www.activasports.com/act/products/ATV107/

http://www.herroom.com/Moving-Comfor...-725720,4.html

Front zip seem to be way better than pull over so she says, and those are both for your size

Edit - one of them has a video for a girl with DD or something close to that and they dont move hardly at all

[Eileen]

I'm a 36DD as well, and I love my Patagonia zip bra. I find that when I'm hot and sweaty, I can't get the Shock absorbers off without ripping them.

A good website is www.lessbounce.co.uk

[CheryleB]

Some of the shock absorbers only have a small fastener at each side. The ones I like have regular bra hooks at the back but two sets - one at the bottom and one midway up to the shoulder. These are easier to get into and out of and do a great job of reducing movement.

[Ladycole]

How much $$ are those Shock Absorbers?
Ever seen them in store or only online?

[CheryleB]

I'm in Canada and most bras seem to be about double the price of the same thing in the U.S. I bought all of the shock absorbers I have on e-bay brand new with the tags. I usually check on figleaves.com and herroom.com and read the reviews first and then try one out. I usually have paid about $30-40 for each of them including shipping. I think they sell for about $60 in the states and $100 in Canada. Well worth the price even if I had to buy them here.

[PoetryInMotion]

lululemon

[Eileen]

T K Maxx often seem to have them for around 10 euro or so.

[victoria82]

Thank you everyone for the great feedback!

[cheneynuts]

<3 Under Armour