This brand *changed my life* and I wish that I had discovered them years ago. Sadly, since I was taking bra-buying advice from the A Bra That fits forum on reddit (which is run by a marketing corporation; they are paid to promote a few sponsored brands only, and unfairly criticize the rest. sometimes the brands change, but they usually try to push one brand of sports bra for people in my size range, sometimes two.) Their sponsored brands do not work for me -- looking at you Panache wired sports bra -- and are absolute fit disasters. And that's after trying 3 different sizes.

Water under the ... bridge now, but I absolutely would have appreciated the knowledge that the forum is run by digital marketers that are paid to plug a few different brands only, not to give objective bra-buying advice. But nobody told me.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS BRA: Even though it took me like 3 years to find this (to be fair, I had ordered it a long time ago - through Breakout Bras sale prices, would highly recommend them - but then I had both weight gain, then weight loss), finally victory is mine! It was easier for me to find an amazing everyday bra that fit (Comexim, Ewa Michalak, Kris Line, et. all...basically all the Polish brands) vs. a sports bra. for some reason. when I finally did find a sports bra that fit, I feel like I need to give a thank you speech like Cuba Gooding, Jr. at the 1997 Oscar Awards https://youtu.be/cnCMqr1QRQw?si=9033VStyh-uJnPn1 IYKYK!

-very easy to put on/take off compared to some sports bras which fasten in the back
-I love the quality
- some people think that it looks boring, but I really like the aesthetics.
-love the fabric, it's soft and smooth against my skin. despite having sensitive skin, I don't notice irritation with Enell
- most importantly, IT WORKS. It's one of the few sports bras that work for me for high impact. aka, running. (note: I also found success with my Syrokan sports bra that I bought years ago. It works for me, but it's I find it difficult to put on- it's like a two-person project to get it fastened in the back- and it also can be difficult to take off when your hot & sweaty. If you don't mind those things, Syrokan is less expensive, but since I discovered Enell, they are my ride-or-die sports bra).

If you are in their size range, Enell is worth checking out. (wait, now I sound like an online sales shill!) they advertise C+ sports bras. Fun fact I learned about Enell: they were created by a hairdresser in MT.

I also have their Lite Sports bra for low-impact sports https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dnlbe/ and I like that one as well.
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Hope Pink colorway

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 Flag this

Another wonderful Enell bra. The coloring on this one is more fun - splash of pink.

Cotton Candy colorway

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 Flag this

This is a 15 year old bra, by the way, so the band may have stretched, but - talk about dollar value! I am not the kind of person to do high impact sports every week, but it has been worn and washed an average of once every six weeks for fifteen years. I have two and other than one eyelet (the bottom one, of course) being a tiny bit loose on one of the two, they are both still in excellent shape.

The fit is a little small in the cups and a bit big in the band - as I usually wear ... 30GG - but being compression style and wireless (and being two sizes smaller on one side) it works. No bounce. At all. I can fit both hands under the band, but as I’m usually breathing heavy when I wear them and as the compression means they still never move anyway, I like the looser band.

I have worn them daily for four to six day backpacking trips where I wear them from wake up to bed time (usually undoing the top 6 hooks after we stop hiking for the day) and I did find the compression a little uncomfortable - slightly sore nips by day’s end - but I found it worth it for the total freedom of just not having to think about my boobs in mixed company. I guess it is a combination of personal comfort with compression style in the first place (I do not have sensitive breast tissue generally) and just getting used to the feeling.

Plus, being able to fit in the cute sporty athletic tops made for flat chested women without having to buy sizes so big I float is a total bonus!

I call these my “harness” and would never leave home without it. I just can’t get comfortable in other non-supportive sports bra and have taken to wearing them for medium intensity exercise like brisk walking, biking, downhill skiing, and canoeing too. If only they made a bathing suit.....
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Updated on Jun 10, 2019 Flag this

This bra provides superb support; virtually no movement. My breasts are squished inside and had to be lifted and held close to my chest to fasten the hooks. Frankly, I didn't think I'd be able to close a few of them. But, once firmly smooshed inside, the support is excellent. Sincerely, I understand why athletes wear these.

Unlike the previous Enell I owned, this size does not bite into my sternum at the base of the gore and the strap length is ideal for my short-waisted physique.

The wing pulls a bit too tightly across the upper side of my breast, but I hope to withstand this pressure for the ... few minutes weekly I need this level of suppprt. I intended to wear this for swimming, but I'm certain I can't tolerate the tight outer quadrant for that amount of time. Kindred Bravely Organic Cotton Bra has twice worked perfectly under a rash guard, but it provides light support compared to Enell Sports 100. There is a need for different bras in my wardrobe. Thankfully, we have options! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

Many, many thanks to wild_muses for shopping at a thrift store and offering a fantastic price on Enell Sports bras!
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Updated on Jun 24, 2017 Flag this

I love this bra. I'm quite picky about sports bras and have never found anything as wonderfully supportive for high impact sports as this bra. Seriously. This is Enell #3 for me. Tried a 00 first and it was too tight (I could wear it, but there was overflow and it was difficult to breath in fully when running). 0 has been perfect for me. But one was not enough! It's not the most beautiful bra ever, but it is still one of my all time favorites and has had a huge impact on my movement confidence.

Black colorway

Updated on Apr 12, 2017 Flag this

I love this bra. Definitely the absolute best I've had as far as reducing bounce. There is still some movement, but I don't notice at all when I'm running or doing anything else active. Great for high impact. It's very encompassing (like a little vest), so it's not the most attractive bra I've ever worn (though I've worn it as a swim top without anything over it before), but that doesn't detract from it at all (in my opinion).

Updated on Mar 21, 2014 Flag this

I think the store I ordered this from should probably have assigned me to size 1 given that I normally wear a 30G, but instead I was given a size 0. I find it way too tight - it fastens via a long line of hooks at the front center of the bra, and I can never get all of the hooks done up. I would need someone to help me with it. It's always a struggle to fasten it, and a relief to unleash my breasts at the end of a workout. I also find the bra cuts in at the top and sides of my breasts a bit. However, all that being said, I do still use the bra when I work out, because it holds my breasts COMPLETELY steady. After years of being mortified and basically unable to do jumping jacks and other high-motion exercises because of my breasts, it's amazing to be able to do a full workout without my breasts getting in the way. I would definitely buy again, just a size up.

Updated on Aug 18, 2013 Flag this

This Enell Sports bra is size 0. Works like a charm. Nothing moves Anywhere. : P It fastens with 9 hooks to the front of it and I sometimes don't fasten the bottom three because it can get too tight. Excellent sports bra though. Would definitely recommend.

Updated on May 28, 2011 Flag this

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white colorway

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Added on May 18, 2017