I needed a racerback bra for yoga so I bought this. Reviews were very hard to find, I didn´t find many. But I kind of got the idea that this bra runs "true to size" compared to for example the Shock Absorber multi sports that I have. I concider my usual Panache / Freya / CK / Mimi Holliday size 28F or 28FF (sometimes 30E / 30F). Multi Sports bra fits me in 30FF! But this one has the perfect cup volume for me in 32DD. 30E was not available but I think that would´ve been my right size! The band is not tight enough for me, but ... reasonable in the tightest hooks.

Some review said that the material is very thin and nipples might show under clothes. I don´t find that true! The material seems to me thick enough. The bra is supportive enough for me, I would NOT run in this bra, but for yoga with occacional jumps, it is very good! It is comfortable and not too tricky to put on. You have to pull it through your upper body, then you can close the hooks. Sometimes the band under boobs folds over, but that´s not a deal breaker.

The straps are a little strange. You can adjust them to 3 different lengths, by hooks+eyes! Never seen like this before. It seems a lot more difficult than it actually is once you get the idea how they close and come off.

I would recommend this bra for low impact sports https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Some might find it good for higher impact as well, but I´ll only run in my Panache sports https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />


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Updated on Nov 07, 2014 Flag this

One of my favorite bras, even though it's "just" a sports bra.

I usually wear a 30E, which would be waay too tight in this style for me. 32DD fits very well. I have the B4490 in white.
It stops all movement, which makes it very comfortable not just for running around and stuff, but also for moments in which I have problems with hurting breasts (in some parts of my cycle). I can't wear it for an entire day though, it would be too tight, but I don't have to wear a sports bra all day, so that's fine.
It's sort of odd to close it at first (due to the racerback), but I got used to it very fast.
It's machine washable (40°C) and didn't stretch out.

The only thing that sort of bothers me is the shape, it doesn't do much and mostly flattens my breasts.

Updated on Jun 07, 2012 Flag this

I bought this bra a few weeks ago, and ran in it 5 times. I've just started running, so I didn't put many miles on it, but it did seem to control nearly all bounce. The shoulder straps were the deal breaker for me; they put too much pressure on my traps. The band also runs extremely tight. I measure 28.5 inches around, and I hooked the bra on the loosest set of hooks, and it was pretty darn tight. I bought the bra from a store with a generous one year return policy, so I took advantage and returned it.
The bra has no modesty padding, so be aware you might have high beams in cool weather.
I recommend trying this bra if you run or horseback ride, if you can handle the T-back style, but suggest going up a band size. I don't have the bra to measure anymore, but I believe the size 32 measured around 26 inches unstretched.

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Updated on May 06, 2012 Flag this

This bra has a beautiful bright red/gray color combo, much nicer than the all back version that fitted me ( http://bra.pe/X2O2/ ). These super shock bands though!!! The band is super tight! I can't even fasten it. Would suit someone with a true 28 band size better, it stretches to 28" with a hard pull!

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Updated on May 26, 2020 Flag this

This is the perfect size for me right now. Snug, supportive but not so much so that I feel like I am suffocating. It's a very comfortable fabric and feels very good quality. I will buy more of these in the future if I ever work out enough to need more than 2 very supportive bras.

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Updated on Feb 15, 2018 Flag this

Fits. If I lose weight, the cups will probably gap since I'm hooked into the tightest slot for the shoulder straps.

Updated on Nov 19, 2015 Flag this

Runs small in the band and small-ish in the cups. I went up one sister size from 30E to 32DD.
Band fits well (not as tight as the Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra (B5044), but tight enough and WAY more comfortable), but the cups are a little bit small. I get some overspill at the sides, near the armpit area. It's barely noticable and no big deal, but I'd be interested to see how the 32E would fit me.

Really comfy bra and great support.

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Updated on Jan 20, 2014 Flag this

The bra runs tight in the band. It's even tighter than the other Shock Absorber sports bras I own.
Apart from that, it gives great support. The shape isn't pointy at all, it's more flattened out.
The bra seems like a mixture of encapsulation and compression sports bra to me.

The straps don't adjust as short as I need them (an issue I don't usually have with bras). It's okay with me, but if you're someone who needs very short straps, this bra is not for you.

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Updated on Dec 18, 2013 Flag this

I ordered this online and unfortunately it fits differently from B5044 (the Run Bra), so the band is too big! I like shock absorber bras, but I wish they would have more consistent sizing. I am going to order a band size down and hope that fits better. It was quite comfortable on and seemed to have pretty nice support, maybe about the same or even better than B5044. Luckily, my little sister liked it so it wasn't a total waste to order it. I've been trying to help her find good ones so she doesn't have to wear a Target bra over her regular bras when she works out and I'm so glad she has one that does just that.

Just as a side note, the back isn't nearly as hard to fasten as you might think, just fasten both hooks in front, turn it around, and carefully ease the straps into place! (It is a bit difficult to get off, though. Definitely require some contortion-y twisting!)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2013 Flag this

Found this runs small in band and cup, so recommend sizing up (I wear a 30E in the Panache sports bra for comparison). Offers excellent support for running, albeit that I have fairly small boobs.

Updated on May 21, 2013 Flag this