How to Choose a Sports Bra

Feel the compressive support of this Patagonia sports bra on long runs, hard rides and high-impact training. Not only does the fabric reduce bounce, its also helps wicks moisture and controls odor.
Imported.
View all Patagonia Women's Sports Bras| Best Use | Fitness |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 5.8 oz. 74% NetPlus postconsumer recycled nylon/26% spandex power-stretch knit with miDori bioSoft and HeiQ Mint odor control (bluesign approved) |
| Bra Support | High Impact |
| Support Style | Compression |
| Strap Type | Crisscross |
| Adjustable Straps | Yes |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Fair Trade Certified™ Factory Contains recycled materials Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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I am a reasonably flexible person and I consider myself intelligent. However, I found it impossible to get into this bra. I tried pulling it over my head, but then I couldn’t clasp the back. I clasped the back, but couldn’t get it over my head. I actually tried to find a tutorial for getting it on. I work in heavy highway construction and read plans for a living, yet I could not figure this bra out. I can get it on with another set of hands but that is f’in ridiculous for a bra. Build quality is great, as it’s a patagucci product, so I’ll give it an extra star for that. This may be a good option for you if you are a contortionist. If you are not, I would pass.
I couldn’t keep this at $95. Hard to get on and then even once I did, it had a weird fit. Wearing it racerback caused the front area between the cups to poof out bizarrely below a shirt.
The neckline cups away from the chest, especially if your arms are in front of you. It almost feels like the outermost layer of material is too small and pulls the bra away from your chest? If I stand straight with my arms at my sides, you can only see the edge of the neckline through a tshirt. As soon as my arms move the tiniest bit in front of me, the neckline completely pulls away from my chest and forms a big gap. I ordered a size small and the bra did seem to fit otherwise, but had to return due to the weird fit.
I’ve had this bra for a few weeks now, and it’s become my favorite. I find the crossed straps fit nice and flush against my back, and the back hooks aren’t that bad to clasp. The hooks aren’t my favorite, but they work well, and the bra has felt the most secure of any others I’ve tried.
The Patagonia Shadowlite high impact bra is great. It is comfortable and looks good. I am a 34 DD and I feel secure when running and other high impact activities.