We’ve in contrast 38 sports activities bras over the previous seven years, recruiting over two-dozen panelists (with band sizes 30 to 44 and cup sizes A to JJ). These panelists put the bras to the check in marathons, mild yoga, and anyplace else you may put on a sports activities bra.
Our picks on this information are loosely primarily based on cup sizes and types: We advocate supportive sports activities bras for folks with DD+ cups and bigger band sizes, DD+ cups and smaller band sizes, D/DD cups, C/D cups, and A/B cups. Your selection will come down to non-public choice: Somebody who wears a B cup might want the help and enhancement of an underwire bra that we advocate for bigger cups, and somebody with DD cups could really feel extra snug in a pared-down compression bra. The extra bras you’ll be able to attempt on in individual, the higher.
Our decide
This encapsulation bra with underwire affords full protection with deeper cups and extensive and cozy straps.
If you happen to’re trying for lots of protection and raise, otherwise you want a deeper cup, the Elomi Energise Sports activities Bra is an encapsulation mannequin that is available in 61 sizes. This bra has deeper cups and comes up larger on the chest and sides than our different picks. So it’s a full-coverage bra (suppose retro cone-style) that, when appropriately fitted, ought to assist forestall any spillage throughout vigorous exercises. Testers discovered its extensive straps and tender, satiny material snug.
Band-size vary: 32 to 46
Cup-size vary: D to O (transformed from UK sizing D to Ok)
Strap type: U-back with J-hook
Our decide
Testers beloved this adjustable combination-style sports activities bra, which has double-layered cups and breathable mesh materials.
This model has extra padding for further protection.
For help and bounce management that is available in smaller band sizes, we just like the Anita Air Management in each the non-padded and padded variations. (The padded model gives extra nipple protection.) The mix-style sports activities bra is accessible in 40 sizes. Testers discovered the bra’s double layered cups and mesh overlay to be supportive, cozy, and of top quality. One 32G tester famous that “it’s the perfect sports activities bra I’ve tried in a very long time.” Testers additionally favored that the U-style straps are frivolously padded and have three units of 4 J-hooks for adjustability.
Band-size vary: 30 to 42
Cup-size vary: A to H
Strap type: U-back with J-hook
Our decide
This snug, high-support mixture bra has a zippered entrance closure. Its straps and band alter with Velcro.
The SheFit Final Sports activities Bra isn’t delicate—one tester known as it a “contraption masquerading as a sports activities bra”—but it surely wowed those that tried it, attributable to its potential to reduce breast motion. The SheFit Final bra affords essentially the most customizable adjustability of all our picks: The inch-wide shoulder straps alter on the entrance (with Velcro), the band adjusts on the again (with Velcro), and two inside hook-and-eye clasps bolster the front-zipper closure. The lined, wi-fi cups are snug and supportive, however the exterior contoured help seams create seen strains beneath exercise garments, which some testers disliked. The bra is bought in SheFit’s proprietary sizing, and it is available in sizes XSmall to 6Luxe.
Band-size vary: 22 to 49½ (circumferences that don’t essentially align with conventional band sizes; seek the advice of the measurement chart and match ideas)
Cup-size vary: A to I
Strap type: convertible crossback (front-zip closure)
Our decide
This mixture bra gives cup definition whereas nonetheless protecting breasts comfortable, to forestall motion. It’s simple to regulate.
For a more-affordable choice that provides larger protection and help than most pull-on racerback bras, we advocate the Champion Spot Consolation Excessive-Impression Sports activities U-back bra. A wi-fi mixture bra, the Spot Consolation has seams that separate the breasts, to forestall the uniboob look, and its ample facet and entrance protection nonetheless retains every part safe. The Spot Consolation bra has a again clasp and padded, adjustable vertical straps which might be troublesome to regulate throughout put on. Finally, although, they make the bra simpler to tackle and off than a conventional pull-on racerback.
Band-size vary: 34 to 42
Cup-size vary: C to DDD
Strap type: U-back
Our decide
This compression bra—for these with smaller cup and band sizes—is snug and supportive, together with throughout high-impact train. And it has a sturdy band that’s unlikely to trip up.
Athleta’s Final Bra A-C is a good choice for individuals who want a pull-on racerback type and don’t want heavy obligation encapsulation-style help. It’s additionally accessible in a D-DD+ choice, which can swimsuit folks with bigger busts doing low-impact train, like strolling or yoga. This compression bra has essentially the most agency compression of any of the half-dozen racerback bras our testers have tried in 2024. It has a notably agency band, which we discovered doesn’t trip up. One tester, who usually wears a 36B, mentioned she felt supported doing high-intensity interval coaching workouts, like mountain climbers and leaping jacks.
Band-size vary: XXS-XL, XXS-3X
Cup-size vary: A-C, D-DD+
Strap type: racerback
