Champion Shock Absorber S5044 Ultimate Run Bra Women's

A lovely bra great for running they run a little small so order a bit bigger I had to buy bra extenders but fantastic quality,great support

the bra is superbly constructed. does not stretch. wide padded straps which are supportive and done dig in. chest area does not bounce even on very high impact. very stable and doesn't shift at all. one of the best running bras I've had. it has a hook just behind your neck/shoulders as well as the normal one mid back so this distribute the impact and weight of the bust when running, and adds support. I really recommend to any big bust ladies.The downside. since it is non stretchy, parts which are styled tightly or too small cannot fit right. I've been medium 34 back for all my life and this one I had to buy a back extender. I imagine they make the back strap very tight to support the bust without shifting during high impact but to me it was not comfortable at all.next, the shoulder straps. normally you would have a sort of buckle that you make shorter or longer by pulling. but instead this one has a series of hooks and the shoulder strap is hooked into the loop. with the right length. this means the shoulder straps don't slide to longer length as you run. then, in the back, as well as the normal doing up hooks around your back, there is another clasp between your shoulder blades to hoist the bousim from behind your neck. like a racer style. this is VERY supportivesounds great right? well the issue for me is that the clasp behind the neck, is sort of between the top of your shoulder blades. maybe a bit lower. and it's virtually impossible to reach to do it up. I have no idea how you do it. and if you leave it undone, then the shoulder straps will slide down or become unhooked, leaving your bousam flapping and flailing and half the bra falls down.in conclusion, top marks for supportive and non bounce and comfort for huge tiddiees. but low marks for overall construction - and extremely unsuitable for anyone with flexibility issues, shoulder joint issues, older folk, people with short arms, due to the difficult location of the rear upper clasp.

I brought the size that is my usual bra and it is a bit on the snug side however I prefer this as I have better hold.I use mine for functional fitness which includes an element of running, I feel like I have really good support and minimal bounce. The quality of the sports bra is great and well worth the money.

I’ve used Shock Absorber Run bras for years but this is the first since Champion bought the brand. I have no idea what’s happened to their sizing!I would normally wear a run bra tight and thought it ok to risk buying my normal size having read the reviews stating they came up small… not a chance!!! The band on a 34D bra measures 25 inches… I would expect to need a little stretch for a supportive fit but 9inches (almost 30% of the band) stretch is just plain impossible! A complete waste of time. Gone with M&S own brand and that’s where I stay now…

Had to go up a size based on reviews but fitted great. Comfortable and good fit. Great support.

I was fortunate to purchase this at £8 (special offer at the time) so brought 2! Have never used this brand or style of running bra before now and I am converted. Very supportive, so the girls aren't bouncing around all over the place, and no chaffing at all (something I have suffered with over the years, especially on long runs). The strap is adjustable at the back too. The bra isn't padded, so the girls may poke through, so I've not worn this with a vest, but is my own personal preference. I am really pleased with this running bra and will look to purchase a padded version for warmer days, when wearing more fitted tops.

This was a good design with strong support. I ordered for running and know it would have been perfect had the underband fit been correct. I could tell as soon as I took it out the wrapping it was going to be tight. I ordered a 34F - the cup size was good, the clasp and hook and eye easy to get in/out. Thick comfortable straps. I had to send back because the underband was an inch too small. I managed to close this but it would not have been comfortable to run in. Gutted as I really liked the bra. If you are on the petite side of a 34, this may fit and if a standard 34, a size 36 could be better. At the time I ordered, the price point was great, however the size 36 was showing 3 times the price therefore didn't reorder.

Seems to be made well. Can't comment on the longevity of the product as I've only just started using them for exercise. However, definitely size up on the band width. According to the size guide I should have bought a 34 inch bra. I sized up. Measuring the 36 inch band I bought, it actually measures about 26 inches.In terms of getting it on I put it on like a top. So don't undo the plastic top clasp on the back of the bra, I put my head and arms through the straps of the bra and then do it up as you would a normal bra.