Is this tan? Is it yellow? My eyes are playing tricks on me...

*so close,* but I am just sized out of this bra r.n.

I thought I would give this bra a whirl b/c Syrokan has some decent reviews on bratabase.

This sports bra is available on amazon canada in band sizes 32 - 40 w/cups B-F, and 42B-E.

When I got this package I was confused as to what I ordered, since the package was from Ontario, and amazon said this would be shipped from China. Also it was supposed to arrive from 31 May - 21 June, so it was way early. Anyway, when I pulled it this out, I thought, "This bra is waaayyy too big..." but then I could barely fit into it, lol. I think I was just comparing it to my previous sports bras (tiny).

This is my first bra-sized (aka, out of matrix sizes) sports bra that is close to fitting. I can't really give you a full review b/c I haven't gone running in this or anything, but I will just tell you my impressions in case someone is thinking of ordering this model.

The good:
1) Price: $31.99 cad (+ free shipping through amazon), which is about half of a shock absorber or panache sports bra (in Canada).
2) Comfort level: Awesome.

The straps are maybe the best part of this entire sports bra? I mean that make it special, lol. They are fully adjustable Velcro straps; close up pictures are better seen on amazon. The material feels very soft on my shoulders, and I like the design of the racerback, it takes the pressure off of my shoulders (and I definitely want this style in my next sports bra). Also, the band is excellent! Not just a cheap fabric, it's ribbed material, which seems a higher quality to me. So, there aren't any zippers or straps/buckles poking me: this is important in a sports bra b/c you don't want to chafe! (and I've read some reviews of other adjustable sports bras having zippers or buckles that chafe: please, don't sign up for permanent scarring from your bra ; )

I sister sized up in the band, since they only start in a 32 band, but I normally am a 30 band.

I haven't tested it, but this is the kind of sports bra you might be able to wear for 8 hours. Don't get me wrong, it took me several minutes to contort my body into it : ), but it doesn't seem as super tight, or super compressing as some sports bras.

3) Colours: on amazon Canada it's available in 10 different colours.
4) Because it's padded it doesn't show nipples at all, if that's important to you. However, I wonder if a padded sports bra makes the bra less supportive? IDK, I'm just thinking of my previous sports bras that were all unpadded.

The bad:
1) I noticed that near the holes where the straps go through in the front (to be adjusted), the material was already fraying a bit (see picture)- and all I did was try it on.

2) What's so great about this bra is the comfy straps, but how long will the velcro really last? Lol. That's why they don't make shoes with Velro straps (well, for adults at least). If I was going to keep this sports bra, I would honestly try to just adjust the straps once, and just keep it there.

Anyway, when I tried this on, I am just one cup size too big for this. I'm about 30G, so I would need, imo, a proper sister size of 32FF, which they don't have in this style. Of note: some Syrokan sports bras do go up one more cup size, to 32G (US sizing), which is what I would need. Of course, they are sold out of 32G in their other styles, so it looks like I will be biting the bullet and buying something more expensive. Update 5-20-21: I noticed too much fraying on the fabric the second time I tried it on (to take measurements), so it's definitely going back. I also took off one additional star for quality. So, while the fabric is soft and comfortable, maybe it needs to be tougher for sports?
Plus, is the band still too tight? even after sister sizing...I'm deciding to sister size up again, to 34F, in a different Syrokan sports bra. 28 band wearers might want to give this a whirl?

Update: I decided to keep this bra, even though I consider this 1 cup too small. This bra does really contain me, I even tried doing some light jogging in this bra, and I didn't notice any boob discomfort.
For an ideal fit, I would sister size up. 30G --> 32FF, but unfortunately, they don't make this is 32FF, so I'm wearing 32F, with some mild quad boob on top, and hoping that I loose some weight!

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• Nothing better than a comfy sports bra! This looks good on you, was it hard to get off? I got this one http://bra.pe/MGk6/ in a 32F and surprisingly it works great. I have about 5 colors now.

• Happy2BraShop , Nice! I would say - because of the racerback - it took me about 2 mins to get fully adjusted into the this sports bra, lol. (ut I was also figuring out the best way to do this) Granted, you want a firm band (especially initially) for a sports bra - I definitely wouldn't need a smaller band. I pulled it over my head, then I tried to fasten the back, and I couldn't do it.

  so, I had to turn to the front to fasten it, but the band was like *magnetic* to my skin, lol. I took a bath before I tried this & I accidently put on moisturizer, so I don't know if I was just sticky, but I would say that the band has a lot of grip, lol. Not only b/c of the firmness of the band, but also bc of it's texture, it's soft ribbed material.

  so, maybe I should try a different model? They do have some that go to 32G (US)/32FF (UK).

  I don't think it's as difficult to take off b/c one can unfasten it two places (unfasten the hooks on the band & unfasten the Velcro straps and take it off). However, I wasn't sweaty : )

  Also, I forgot to mention, b/c it's padded it doesn't show nipples at all - if people want that look.

  Thanks for the tip, I will look into it.

• If I were to keep this sports bra, I would try to not adjust the straps very often though, and mostly just take it off over my head, but just unhooking the band. Otherwise the velcro straps would wear out quickly.

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  Happy2BraShop , actually I think that I will try the one that you like in 34F. Yes, that is sizing sizing twice, but I think the band might be too small for me on 32 band, we'll see how it goes.

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  Interesting straps.

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  BraOdyssey For me right now I’m 28” underbust and can wear the 32F on middle hooks comfortably. Maybe the tightest hooks on a good day. I don’t get too bad of show through for when I’m cold, but even then I always have a tank or shirt with a graphic on it when I workout. Unfortunately I get stuck in the overhead styles lol. So I appreciate the bra like structure. It also washes really well. Colors haven’t faded and nothing has unraveled so far. Also the straps have never dug into my armpits which is a plus for me. And definitely can’t beat the price point!

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