Sports Bras reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 327 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 84 posts to rank the best Sports Bras brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/orangetheory, r/ABraThatFits, r/bigboobproblems, r/AskWomenOver30, r/climbergirls. Top-rated brands include SheFit (4.7/5), Panache (4.5/5), Lululemon (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews327
Subreddits39
Posts84
Brands45
Products66
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#1
SheFit
4.7
(58)
"I’m DD and can run in it without bounce."
"Third Love for everything else."
"This is truly the only way to workout comfortably."
"I don’t dare run in anything else."
"Fully adjustable on the go, 0 bounce. Comfy and never roll up."
"SHEFIT all the way. Fully adjustable on the go, 0 bounce."
"Shefit Ultimate Sports Bra is the only thing I will run in."
"SheFit work great for me"
"I have absolutely loved SheFit, it’s on the pricey side but has allowed me to go for runs with zero pain or bounce."
"I gotta say, shefit. I have very big boobers, this has been a god send."
#2
Panache
4.5
(40)
"The bands run tighter which I find helps too"
"Panache sports bras are extremely popular and very supportive."
"I second the panache sports bras, theyre my favorite (34H)"
"It’s wired, so it keeps your boobs up and separated."
"Easily the best sports bra I've ever owned and definitely ideal if you have a big chest."
"I LOVE them! I get the ones with underwire for extra support."
"Panache has the best sport bras."
"Panache Sport is very well loved here and for a good reason."
"Most popular brands for your size are probably Panache Sport."
"Adding my vote for Panache. Expensive, but 100% worth it."
#3
Lululemon
4.4
(37)
"I like the Lululemon Run Times bra, 32D."
"Lululemon Energy bras are my favorite!"
"I love lululemon Energy Bras."
"The 34C high support Energy Bras from Lulu are perfect. High quality and great support."
"You can't go wrong with Victoria's Secret or lululemon."
"I’m honestly a big fan of Lululemon for their sports bras. They have a good range of styles, and they cater really well to larger cup sizes."
"I’ve had mine for 5 years now and they’re still in great shape."
"Lululemon’s Enlite front zip sports bra. High impact and holds my girls in place really well without being too smashing and restricting."
"I love the fact that I can step into them to put them on and step out of them to take them off."
"Energy bra high support!!! From a 38DD."
#4
Shock Absorber
4.5
(19)
"This wireless sports bra is the best."
"Shock absorber, freya, figleaves, berlei, panache, bravissimo, pour moi, parfait, anita, natori, and primadonna all have 32E (UK equivalent of 32DDD) sports bras."
"The most popular supportive sports bras for larger cup sizes are ones that come in bra sizing like Shockabsorber."
"Other brands recommended a lot here are Shock Absorber, Anita, Bravissimo, Freya, SheFit, Elomi."
"Makes me feel like my boobs are fully strapped down."
"100% very comfortable and secure and I find them to look better than some other brands."
"I highly recommend Shock Absorber. My tits don’t move even when I’m running."
"Definitely recommend shock absorber as a brand!!"
"Shock absorber ftw"
"Shock Absorber works the best for me for high impact."
#5
Enell
4.7
(17)
"It has like 12 eye hooks up the front, and it scoops your chest into a similar position as a binder does."
"I’ve worn this brand for years."
"It works perfectly for me."
"Seconding Enell. Saved my back before I got my reduction."
"Enell. The absolute gold standard for me. They don’t *budge*."
"My running and fitness friends swear by a brand called Enell. There’s a cult following among bigger chested athletes."
"Enell is the ultimate boob squishing experience, they do not move no matter how hard I’m running."
"I second the enell sports bras! They lock my boobs down like nothing else."
"Serious my hero."
"Enell. Shefit is another popular one."
#6
TomboyX
4.8
(10)
"I highly recommend tomboyx’s compression top, I use and abuse those things like crazy and they’ve done the job."
"TomboyX compression top."
"I have been using the tomboyX compression tops/bras for boymoding and they work great!"
"I know I'm late to the party but tomboyx has both compression bras and compression tanks and they both work great."
"Ive been loving my tomboyX compression top"
"I like the tomboyx compression top."
"I like the tomboyx compression top."
"Tomboyx is really comfortable!"
"They can pass as crop tops."
"Larger chested friends have had success with tomboyx."
#7
Elomi
4.8
(10)
"That's the Elomi sports bra (I think it's called Energise?)"
"Elomi energise, if it comes in your size, and the merino wool anita panalp is one of my favorites."
"I'd take a look at the Elomi Energise."
"The most popular supportive sports bras for larger cup sizes are ones that come in bra sizing like Elomi Energize."
"Elomi Energise is my favourite."
"If you have wide roots, I’d reccomend Elomi bras."
"I personally prefer the Elomi Energise."
"I have worn Elomi Energize bras for the last few years, definitely my favorite!"
"I loved the elomi energise and I would still be wearing it if it weren’t for the fact that it’s TOO DAMN TALL!!!"
"Elomi and Primadonna are my favs!"
#8
Brooks
4.9
(9)
"My absolute favorite."
"I have been really liking the Brooks crossback 2.0 sports bra."
"I have been really liking the Brooks crossback 2.0 sports bra."
"I love Brooks! Very high support."
"Pretty much any of the high impact ones are great."
"I have a very similar build to you and am partial to the Brooks Dare crossback run bra."
"I have a very similar build to you and am partial to the Brooks Dare crossback run bra."
"Anything from Brooks! Under Armor is my second go to"
"These brooks have consistently done very well for me."
#9
Nike
4.2
(10)
"I’ve been using the same Nike sports bra for 7 years."
"Nikes are the best!!! Nothing comes close, since they’re designed for athletes, I think they are pretty heavy duty."
"Nike makes adjustable bras for bigger cup sizes! I love it, I can make it tighter if needed."
"And nike also."
"I just wore a normal, bog standard Nike sports bra and it was fine for the swim."
"I have found with sports bras that you usually get what you pay for."
"I use nike but I go to the outlet and wait for a sale, usually $16-20."
"Super compression imo especially if you size down."
"I personally love Nike bras."
"I want the nike one but idk if I should take supportive of not supportive at all."
#10
Under Armour
4.2
(9)
"I really like under armour for this kind of thing. My wife wears (I think) this one and it’s quite beefy and her considerable bosom looking pretty flat."
"Under Armour for support 100%."
"Underarmour bras are my fave"
"I just got one from Under Armour and while it's not long-line per sé, it is longer than most bras."
"Under Armour. Sports Direct have a sale on atm and loads of binder-style, non-gendery sports bras."
"This is my new favorite."
"I recommend under amour, its really good for working out. Gives good support."
"Under Armour infinity!"
"Under Armour and Adidas are good, but avoid Reebok at all costs… It’s like they’ve never seen a boob before"
#11
Victoria's Secret
4.6
(8)
"I swear by it. I am a 38F and have run multiple races and these locked the girls down."
"It comes in real bra sizes!!!!! It also has an inner liner of underwires cups that clip together and then a zipper closure over that."
"Victoria’s Secret Knockout Front Close Sports Bra - super supportive and love that it zips closed in the front."
"Victorias Secret knockout sports bras. Separate cups and lots of support."
"The best sports bras I’ve ever owned are Victorias Secret. I’ve always purchased their high impact sports bras and nothing in NZ yet has compared imo."
"I have been using victoria secret and that’s good too for everyday bras."
"You can try some in store Nordstrom and Dillards should have that size."
"Found this yesterday and thinking about getting it looks supportive and is on sale for $24."
#12
Champion
4.5
(8)
"I'm a 32C and I swear by and will only wear Champion sports bras."
"I’ve used the Champion high impact bra for years and it’s been great - easy to put on, easy to adjust."
"Champion makes some great bras under $40 that have lasted me years. I recently got the Spot Motion and the Motion Control Front Zip and both are sturdy!"
"Champion Women's Show-off Wireless Sports Bra, Maximum Support Moisture-wicking Sports Bra"
"Champion brand"
"They were comfortable and keeps everything together."
"I have gotten the best results/least chafing/movement just by layering two thicker Target Champion brand sports bras on top of one another."
"I love Champion and Shefit for 'prison' bras."
#13
Athleta
4.8
(6)
"I wear Athleta sports bra. I chose them over lululemon every time."
"I swear by these athleta tops."
"Athleta!"
"Athleta hit the spot for me. My favorite is their Conscious Crop for D/DD+."
"Athleta front zip and soma from zip"
"I like the Athleta Advance Bra! Also agree the target All in Motion ones are pretty good too."
#14
Knix
4.5
(6)
"I second the Knix Catalyst bra! Comfortable and really high support."
"I finally feel comfortable on the tread and doing jumping activities."
"The Knix Catalyst bra is the best bra for high impact activities."
"Knix."
"I like the Knix Catalyst Sports Bra, as well as the Panache Ultimate High Impact Underwire Sports Bra."
"They’re supposedly very soft."
#15
Yvette
4.6
(5)
"I won’t wear anything else to a regular class."
"I have two Yvette’s and love them."
"Yvette sports bras are high quality and affordable."
"I thought the Yvette ran large and had to return for the next size down."
"Try the Yvette brand on Amazon. It takes some trial and error to find the right size and style, but they're the best ones I've found at a price I'm willing to pay."
#16
Syrokan
4.4
(5)
"I love it. The adjustable straps are a must for me!"
"This Amazon sports bra... This bra does the trick!"
"The ones I consistently wear all the time are $25 Amazon bras."
"Someone here recommended Syrokan on Amazon, and they're cheaper, fit me better (since you can order your actual size), and still come in cute colors/patterns."
"The Syrokan on Amazon is okay too but still allows some bounce."
#17
Freya
4.2
(5)
"I like Freya for all of my bras, my sports bra included."
"I love Freya but I size up in the band and it’s still plenty tight."
"Freya, Elomi, Shock absorber, All carries in your size."
"Panache and Freya. We needed to know your size to know what to recommend."
"Invest in some bra-size sports bras from brands like Freya."
#18
Fabletics
4.8
(4)
"Any of their high impact styles are amazing."
"I’m a fan of the no bounce bras from fabletics. I’m 34DD and a jogger and they keep the gals in place without being suffocating"
"I’m a fan of the fabletics high impact ones"
"Fabletics has some good stuff. My favorite sport bra I've gotten from there was when I was at a store in the mall."
#19
Amazon
4.5
(4)
"Works better than my lululemon one."
"They're super smashing."
"I just got ones from Amazon."
"I searched for large bust high impact sports bra and there are a ton."
#20
Target
4.5
(4)
"The comfiest one I’ve found is from target."
"Target and their 'all in motion' brand of sports bras to mostly cover the bases."
"I’ve gotten a sports bra from target. I just made sure it was a “high support” sports bra that also compresses."
"All of mine are from target, their all in motion line. They work for me and are affordable!"
#21
Puma
4.5
(4)
"I grabbed a double pack of Puma sports bras from Costco and they're incredible."
"Got a 3 pack Puma ones off Amazon for a decent price and love them!"
"I bought some Puma sports bras at Costco that I like."
"My usual bras are Puma sports bras that I can get in a 2 pack at Costco."
#22
Anita
4.7
(3)
"Best bra I’ve ever had."
"I highly recommend Anita extreme control."
"Anita extreme control plus might be a good option."
#23
Gymshark
4.3
(3)
"I swear by the minimal sports bra from Gymshark. It's the only thing I'll wear."
"I love my bra from Gymshark but I don’t know the name."
"Try Gymshark."
#24
Enamor
4.0
(3)
"I use Jockey and Enamor and both of them are pretty good but I prefer enamor"
"Me too enamor. Specially for bigger size."
"I love enamor, I tried a few other brands but I always comes back to enamor."
#25
Senita
4.0
(3)
"Definitely lots of support."
"Have a standard sports bra shape and fabric."
"Senita bras were recommended highly by a friend."
#26
Hanes
3.7
(3)
"I have had good luck with Hanes sports bras. Cotton, breathable, not racerback, not see through."
"These Hanes sports bras work well for me"
"I have a few Hanes sports bras and they are all thin and rough."
#27
Decathlon
5.0
(2)
"Decathlon kalenji running bra is my favorite and you can get it for 20 on a good day."
"Decathlon kalenji running bra is my favorite and you can get it for 20 on a good day."
#28
Torrid
4.5
(2)
"I just got two more sports bras from Torrid. They are clip and zip style and make me feel super secure"
"I love torrid and Lane Bryant."
#29
Tera Kaia
4.5
(2)
"Tera Kaia all the way! Made by a female climber, for this exact problem."
"I love Tera Kaia."
#30
Wacoal
4.5
(2)
"Wacoal makes EXCELLENT sports bras!"
"It’s not cute but it’s the only thing that works for my side and shape."
#31
Glamorise
4.5
(2)
"Glamorize makes a great sports bra. You can adjust the breast area with hooks to get more support."
"I have been using Glamorise for years."
#32
Triumph
4.5
(2)
"Triumph Tri-action - if you've got big boobs and want no bounce, then this one is great."
"I'm a fan of the triumph triaction bras which comes in those sizes."
#33
Bravissimo
4.0
(2)
"Invest in some bra-size sports bras from brands like Bravissimo."
"Check out Bravissimo they do awesome stuff for big boobs."
#34
Skims
4.0
(2)
"I think they’re great. I’ve only ever tried their “fits everybody” line, because I don’t like bras with clasps in the back."
"For those with smaller band sizes, in my opinion, Skims “Fits everybody” is great. It’s sporty to me and supportive."
#35
Third Love
4.0
(2)
"They keep me nice and snug without an underwire."
"Third Love has also been great."
#36
Bra
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend you go to a physical store and try out a few 36Fs, see how they feel."
"I’d go to a boutique bra store (NOT Victoria’s Secret) and get professionally measured."
#37
Berlei
4.0
(2)
"For sports bras I stick to Berlei. You can get them at Farmers."
"I get the berlei brand from farmers, sometimes it's just hard to find the sizes."
#38
Glamourise
4.0
(2)
"I swear by Glamourise sports bras. They take a little getting used to as they don’t have much stretch, but that’s also what keeps everything comfy and secured."
"Glamorise Womens Custom Control Sports Bra Wirefree #1166 https://a.co/d/ay38AHW"
#39
Kindred Bravely
4.0
(2)
"I have multiple of all 3 styles."
"Doesn’t feel like it’s overly compressing."
#40
Underworks
3.5
(2)
"Underworks makes a good minimizing sports bra but it's pricey."
"Wasn't nearly as good as a binder but I also had a lot to hide."
#41
Popflex
3.0
(2)
"I find popflex bra have a lot of support and very cute"
"Popflex is not large bust-friendly. Their bras are S/M/L-sized, not bra-sized."
#42
Maare
5.0
(1)
"Maare has been a game changer for me, good inclusive sizing and amazing design, plus they do free online fittings to check that it fits properly"
#43
Fitgame
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love the Fitgame Impact bra! There could be high-speed winds pushing my boobs in opposite directions, and the ladies will stay in their assigned seats!"
#44
Calvin Klein
5.0
(1)
"Calvin Klein sports bra and it’s the most comfortable thing I’ve ever worn"
#45
Marks & Spencer
4.0
(1)
"Marks and spencer!"
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