Sports bra recommendations???

Hi ladies, I was wondering if anyone had found a good sports bra to accommodate climber lats? I’m tired of my bands digging in and when I size up the cups are too big!  I imagine there are other ladies on MP who have run into this issue. 

I totally have this issue.  I'm like, a 36b, but for some reason I need to buy an XL sports bra, and the cups are massive.  if the cups fit right, the bra is waaaay too tight around the chest.  Seems like they should make sports bras that are sized like regular bras.  band size AND cup size.  Also, super lightweight, quick drying material.  None of this heavy lycra stuff that just gets sopping wet and never dries!

Try this. My wife LOVES them.

Definitely. I have spent years trying to find a good bra that fits big lats! The struggle is real.

It’s almost impossible to find one that combines coverage, moisture wicking/breathability, and space for lats, but did just pick up a Brooks Dare Strappy running bra at REI the other day that I think might end up being the one. The open back makes for good range of motion and easily accommodates my lats without any cutting in or restriction. Just need to take it out for a good long sweaty run to see how it handles that... fingers crossed.

I do know a lot of folks like the Tera Kaia ones mentioned above as well but I’m one of the few it seems who isn’t a fan. Definitely want to support women-owned businesses but in my experience those roll up around the band/lower edge and do nothing to tame the nipple in cold weather issue, and some friends with larger boobs say that they pop out occasionally which just seems to defeat the purpose of having a bra. Your mileage may vary, just my two cents... 

Took a chance on these a couple months ago since I was having the same problem as every other woman with lats. They are cheap and nothing special or fancy but dang are they comfy. I'm incredibly surprised! Haven't worn them running, mostly for strength workouts or ice climbing but they are exceedingly comfortable for a random Amazon purchase. 

Angela Limbach wrote:

Took a chance on these a couple months ago since I was having the same problem as every other woman with lats. They are cheap and nothing special or fancy but dang are they comfy. I'm incredibly surprised! Haven't worn them running, mostly for strength workouts or ice climbing but they are exceedingly comfortable for a random Amazon purchase. 

Wow, those do look pretty comfy!

Elizabeth Townsend wrote:

Hi ladies, I was wondering if anyone had found a good sports bra to accommodate climber lats? I’m tired of my bands digging in and when I size up the cups are too big!  I imagine there are other ladies on MP who have run into this issue. 

I have lots of different brands I love my Bounce B Gone from North Face, Zyia Activewear makes comfy ones, and Lululemon I just tried for the first time. Im much larger now (breastfeeding) and needed something to accommodate the extra baggage.

Kate Michelle wrote:

I do know a lot of folks like the Tera Kaia ones mentioned above as well but I’m one of the few it seems who isn’t a fan. Definitely want to support women-owned businesses but in my experience those roll up around the band/lower edge and do nothing to tame the nipple in cold weather issue, and some friends with larger boobs say that they pop out occasionally which just seems to defeat the purpose of having a bra.

I can confirm they don’t work for larger-chested people. I got the high cut and was disappointed with the lack of support/coverage. Real bummer, because I really like the company’s ethics and the fact that the bra is reversible.

I’ve had good luck with Senita. I went up a size and left the soft cups in the strappy sports bra and it’s worked great as a climbing bra. I wouldn’t want to run in it, but it does the job!

without any doubt in the world: Tera Kaia. They are super comfortable, supportive, and DURABLE. They stand up to abuse! To make them live even longer, I wash mine cold and hang dry them. https://www.terakaia.com/  They are MADE FOR LAT-BLESSED ladies!   #latblessed AND instead of supporting Amazon, you are supporting a small women owned business who DONT make their bras in China. The latest batch of clothing was made in the USA. Enviro and Lat friendly!

I need to try the undies now!!

Rosalie I wrote:

I can confirm they don’t work for larger-chested people. I got the high cut and was disappointed with the lack of support/coverage. Real bummer, because I really like the company’s ethics and the fact that the bra is reversible.

I’ve had good luck with Senita. I went up a size and left the soft cups in the strappy sports bra and it’s worked great as a climbing bra. I wouldn’t want to run in it, but it does the job!

Which senita bras worked for you? I’m in a similar situation with small rib cage and large chest (just want to chop them off!) and have great luck with running in the Panache underwired sport bra but find it has too much “support”/projection when I’m on balancey slabs or doing much face climbing and that throws off my balance.

So some amount of support/compression is really appreciated but it can be hard to find. Thanks in advance!

Rosalie I wrote:

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I’ve had good luck with Senita. 

I came here to say Senita as well. I like the harmony crop top but I have tried others and have never been disappointed. 

I thought I would revive this topic because of my recent purchase - La Sportiva sports bra - Im a pretty average sized person but the L/XL fits great, doesn't cut into my lats and enough bounce control for a b/c size cup to go running comfortably.  I hate wearing bras and this one didn't even notice that it was there which is saying a lot for me :).  

I love SheFits bras for running, they’re adjustable band, zip front and adjustable shoulder straps. They also have a non-running lower impact version that has the same bells and whistles but less support that might work for climbing. I haven’t tried the low impact version but would recommend the brand overall.