What I Liked

Standard Bra Sizing

Like all Runderwear bras the Runderwear Original Support Running Bra comes in standard bra sizing not generic S, M, L, XL etc. Up until I was introduced to the Runderwear line, I had no idea so many bra sizes existed beyond the usual cup sizes of A, B, C, D. It seems like Runderwear’s sizing spans the entire alphabet to ensure no girl is left out. In case my peculiar brand of sarcasm has no effect on you—I don’t blame  you, it’s terrible—that was an intended pun (laugh now).

Outstanding Fit

The bra size I normally wear perfectly aligns with the Runderwear Original Support Running Bra size that aligns with my bra size. (Yes, that’s right, not telling the Internet my bra size, creepers)

Amazing Support and Comfort

I’ve worn running bras that had so much support that it felt like I was being squished to death by a boa constrictor. I’ve worn running bras that were so comfortable that they failed to provide support. My intended use for the Runderwear Original Support Running Bra has been running and I can say without a doubt that this is the best running bra I have ever worn because I feel it strikes a great balance between providing the right amount of support for running while not feeling like a straightjacket.

The adjustable straps don’t dig into my skin, the seamless design does not chafe, it’s not too high in the armpits, the bottom band is wide and soft, and it’s made from a fabric that doesn’t feel like sport bra fabric. And that unsightly ‘arm fat’ that oftentimes bulges at the armpits, even when you don’t have excessive body fat, when wearing a bra that is too supportive? That doesn’t happen as bad with Runderwear Original Support Running Bra.

Chafe-free Guarantee

Runderwear is “so confident that your Runderwear will provide the solution to your chafing, that we offer a 28 day, no fuss guarantee. If you wear our products and they cause you to chafe, we will happily refund you, it’s as simple as that.”

What I didn’t Like

Still Hard to Fasten

The Runderwear Original Support Running Bra is not the easiest to put on. Their Easy-On Support Running Bra seems much easier–as the name implies. This is a good thing because it tells me that Runderwear has listened to customer feedback and made just enough design modifications to make it easier to put on—just enough, but not totally enough. The Original Support Running Bra has both a racer back and a hook eye closure, meaning you have to pull it on first and then fasten it from the back. Which, for me, is challenging for two reasons: reduced range of motion in my left shoulder from an injury and subsequent surgery, and because I lack eyes in the back of my head.

It has two hooks and closures and three positions so lining them up is always a series of fumbling and false starts and half-hooks when I can’t see what I’m doing in the first place. This leads me to speculate on the gender of the bra designer. To be perfectly transparent, if I was a sport bra designer, I would have left off the hook and closure system on the back and just gone with the racer back so that I can pull it on over my head. But if you have no issues fastening a bra from the back this won’t be an issue for you.

Final Thoughts

Without a doubt this is the most supportive and most comfortable running bra I have ever met. I predict you will agree once you try it.

Although the price point of $70 is steep, I guarantee its performance and comfort is worth the price of admission.

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What I Liked

• Sizing. They come in standard bra sizing, not in generic small, medium, large, x-large, etc.  I wear a size small and am not big up top but the Runderwear size that aligns with my bra size is close to a perfect fit. (Yes, that’s right, not telling the Internet my bra size, creepers!)
• Good support for running without feeling constrictive. You know that ‘arm fat’ that oftentimes bulges at the armpits, even when you don’t have excessive body fat, when wearing a bra that is too supportive? That doesn’t happen as bad with he Support Running bra.

• Comfortable. Really, it hits every point that makes a running bra comfortable. The adjustable straps don’t dig into my skin, the seamless design does not chafe, it’s not too high in the armpits, the bottom band is wide and soft, and it’s made from a fabric that doesn’t feel like sport bra fabric. For an even more comfortable bra in the Runderwear line, try the Runderwear Low-Impact Crop Top ($35). I use it for urban cycling, yoga, and as an every-day bra.
• Chafe-free guarantee. Runderwear is “so confident that your Runderwear will provide the solution to your chafing, that we offer a 28 day, no fuss guarantee. If you wear our products and they cause you to chafe, we will happily refund you, it’s as simple as that.”

What I didn’t Like

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  Hook-eye closure system and racer back design is great for reducing any bounce but it is challenging to fasten

  Hard to fasten.  It has both a racer back and a hook eye closure, meaning you have to pull it on first and then fasten it from the back. Which, for me, is challenging for two reasons: reduced range of motion in my left shoulder from an injury and subsequent surgery, and because I lack eyes in the back of my head. The Support Running bra has two hooks and closures and two positions so lining them up was a series of fumbling and false starts. This leads me to speculate on the gender of the bra designer. To be perfectly transparent, if I was a sport bra designer I would have left off the hook and closure system on the back and just gone with the racer back. But if you have no issues fastening a bra from the back this won’t be an issue for you.

Final Thoughts

Although the price point of $60 might feel like taking a bullet for some shoppers, I guarantee its performance and comfort is worth the price of admission. If you’re looking for something that is just as comfortable but offers less support for non high-impact sports like urban cycling, yoga, Pilates, or just lounging around, the Support Running bra’s little sis, Runderwear Low-Impact Crop Top ($35) is a smart buy.

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