What To Look For In Underwire Sports Bras
It used to be that the only kind of sports bra you could buy was the full compression type. They operate basically like a giant Ace bandage and just hold your chest immobile by compression. Thankfully, manufacturers have come a long way when it comes to sports bras. There are now both regular size and full figure sports bras that offer amazing support (and even some definition) no matter what cup size you take. They are even making underwire sports bras these days that do an excellent job at both support and definition (Woo-Hoo).
When you are looking to buy and underwire sports bra, the most important thing to consider is the stabilization ability of the bra. In other words -will it keep the girls still? The next most important thing to look for is the comfort level. A sports bra is worth nothing if it is uncomfortable to wear.
Here is one of the top rated sports bras on Amazon along with some customer reviews.
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Champion Sport No Poke Wire Bra Womens List Price: $33.99 Average Rating:   |
Description
The Champion® Sport No Poke® women's wire bra is a comfortable, supportive sports bra that's designed for the ultimate in sports performance. It's crafted using the state-of-the-art No Poke® patented Spring-Tipped Wire™ to help prevent painful poke-through. Four soft layers surround each wire for ultra-cushioned comfort.
Features
- Fit: Compression--Supports your muscles to prevent fatigue during intense training.
- Fabric Type: Mesh--A knit or woven fabric with small, evenly spaced holes
- Ventilation--Mesh or breathable fabric inserts in high heat zones allow sweat to evaporate and cool air to circulate.
- Fabric Content: Cup and Frame: 76% nylon, 24% spandex
- Fabric Content: Mesh: 82% nylon, 18% spandex
Reviews
I agree with the other reviewers. Runs small, go up one cup size. Not just great for high impact. I wear it for everyday, too. Just ordered 2 more.
This bra is ok, but not nearly as nice as the model it replaced (which was perfect). Champion, please go back to the drawing board and make the older version of this sports bra! The straps on this are barely adjustable (in the back) so you can't get them to fit well...I'll never buy a Champion sports bra again, since this is the only underwire model of theirs that comes in (a small size) 34C. Women want a supportive bra when jogging and this one does not do the trick.
can't find the underwire sports bras in too many stores anymore. gives great support but runs a tiny bit smaller then others i have ordered at full price on other websites.
I already owned two of this Champion Model 1695 bra. They are so comfortable that I wanted another. The quality is excellent and the underwire holds extremely well with no discomfort, a combination hard to find in most bras.
I purchased this bra because I wanted something to control moisture during a trip to a tropical region. It was quite good for that, and provides solid support. I am able to do Wii running and play DanceDance Revolution (a fairly high-impact game) with little bouncing and no pain. My only complaint is that the support does not last all day -- by midday, the bra starts to pull away from my body between my breasts (36D). Given that, I think the best uses are exercise and maybe short trips out in summer heat. The moisture control is such a great plus though that I often wear this bra all day and just ignore the fit issue. I will purchase more.
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It is no surprise to me that this is a Champion sports bra. They are almost always rated top of their class and are excellent bras especially for bustier women. I personally love them.
The only downside to underwire sports bras is that they look like regular bras, which means that they are difficult to wear as a stand alone garment like you can with some other styles. But if you are gifted with a larger chest (like me) than you may want to try and underwire bra, especially if you are going to be doing a lot of high impact type of activities.
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