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The Best Sports Bras of 2024

Culture

The Best Sports Bras of 2024

Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in dozens of different sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity

Lisa Jhung, Svati Kirsten NarulaJanuary 22, 2025

3 Longline Sports Bras That Won’t Chafe

Culture

3 Longline Sports Bras That Won’t Chafe

Extra support and more coverage doesn’t have to mean hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable

Mallory ArnoldMay 1, 2024

Your Sports Bra Could Level Up Your Running Game—With The Right Support

Wellness

Your Sports Bra Could Level Up Your Running Game—With The Right Support

Emerging research shows greater breast support correlates with increased knee joint stiffness. Find out why that is good for running efficiency.

Ali PattilloJune 12, 2023

The Best Sports Bras With Pockets

Apparel & Accessories

The Best Sports Bras With Pockets

What have women always wanted (aside from equity and equal pay)? Pockets! And so we went out to find them in the most important piece of athletic gear, the sports bra.

Ashley MateoJune 8, 2023

Thanks to Enterprising Runners, Sports Bras Don’t Suck As Much As They Used To

Apparel & Accessories

Thanks to Enterprising Runners, Sports Bras Don’t Suck As Much As They Used To

A look at the history of this essential piece of equipment. It’s come so far, but is still not adequate for a high percentage of women.

Malissa RodenburgFebruary 28, 2023

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Bras for Girls Gears Up to Equip and Empower More Girls Than Ever

Apparel & Accessories

Bras for Girls Gears Up to Equip and Empower More Girls Than Ever

Formerly a Oiselle donation program, Bras for Girls is now its own 501(c)(3) and is expanding to get thousands more bras into the hands of girls who need them.

Allison Torres BurtkaMay 17, 2022

Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Exist?

Apparel & Accessories

Why Do Removable Sports Bra Pads Exist?

A personal rant turned into an education. Here’s why so many running bras have those removable pads that you lose in the laundry, plus 10 of our favorite bras that don't have them.

Erin Strout, Gabrielle PorcaroDecember 8, 2021

9 Sustainable Fashion Picks to Keep You Moving

Apparel & Accessories

9 Sustainable Fashion Picks to Keep You Moving

Going green has never looked this good.

Gabrielle PorcaroJanuary 21, 2021

How a Sports Bra Is Keeping Women with Breast Cancer in the Race

Apparel & Accessories

How a Sports Bra Is Keeping Women with Breast Cancer in the Race

The Athleta Empower Bra is a sports bra specifically designed for breast cancer survivors.

Susan LackeNovember 27, 2020

Watch: 5 Runners Dish On What They Look For In A Sports Bra

Apparel & Accessories

Watch: 5 Runners Dish On What They Look For In A Sports Bra

Five runners dish on what they need in a sports bra and the ones that work for them.

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These Tops And Sports Bras Solve Common Fit Problems

Apparel & Accessories

These Tops And Sports Bras Solve Common Fit Problems

We had real runners put loads of apparel through the paces to solve problems like painful bra straps, tops that stay put and more.

Nicki MillerAugust 11, 2016

3 Bras Perfect For Pregnant Runners

Apparel & Accessories

3 Bras Perfect For Pregnant Runners

News flash: Your breasts are going to grow and change—a lot—during pregnancy and postpartum.

Allison PattilloJune 20, 2016

The Best New Sports Bras For DD Through F-Cups

Apparel & Accessories

The Best New Sports Bras For DD Through F-Cups

No more wearing two bras. Shop for encapsulation, compression and wide, adjustable straps for a customizable fit.

Allison PattilloMarch 4, 2016

The Best New Sports Bras For D-Cups

Apparel & Accessories

The Best New Sports Bras For D-Cups

The wrong bra can completely sideline a workout. Good thing we found a few perfect ones.

Allison PattilloFebruary 26, 2016

The Best New Sports Bras For C-Cups

Apparel & Accessories

The Best New Sports Bras For C-Cups

We've got your girls covered. Check out these picks for C-cups.

Allison PattilloFebruary 18, 2016

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The Best New Sports Bras For B-Cups

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The Best New Sports Bras For B-Cups

You'll want to run out and get these sports bras after you read our tester's raves.

Allison PattilloFebruary 11, 2016

Reader Recs: Best Sports Bra For Bigger Chests

Apparel & Accessories

Reader Recs: Best Sports Bra For Bigger Chests

Our readers share the best sports bras for bigger chests based on their experience.

November 9, 2015

This Space Age Bra Knows How You Sweat

Tech & Wearables

This Space Age Bra Knows How You Sweat

Intel to boobs everywhere: “Welcome to the future.”

Jessica SeborSeptember 16, 2015

5 Sports Bras We Think You'll Love

Apparel & Accessories

5 Sports Bras We Think You'll Love

We love our favorite bosom buddies. These five new styles support our girls in a variety of colors.

September 1, 2015

You'll Love This New 2016 Running Gear

Gear

You'll Love This New 2016 Running Gear

We visited Outdoor Retailer Market to see what gear you'll be wearing next spring.

Allison PattilloAugust 13, 2015

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