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GetOutTheDoor Feb 2022 1:15pm, 10 Feb 2022 235 posts	0 GetOutTheDoor I worry about concussion! And Jelly, the back band is always much tighter on shockabsorber - so expect to be a larger band size. I had to try quite a range of sizes (varying both back and cup) to work out which one meant I could breathe and simultaneously fit into the bra. They are amazing to run in.
Ness Feb 2022 1:17pm, 10 Feb 2022 19,554 posts	0 Ness I’d agree. Worth the effort of finding the size that suits you best.
EvilPixie Feb 2022 1:18pm, 10 Feb 2022 30,930 posts	0 EvilPixie I use Enell as I gave up buying ones and returning them
Fragile Do Not Bend Feb 2022 1:38pm, 10 Feb 2022 9,241 posts	0 Fragile Do Not Bend I’d recommend trying some on in a shop if you can get somewhere that sells them.
Fragile Do Not Bend Feb 2022 1:39pm, 10 Feb 2022 9,242 posts	0 Fragile Do Not Bend Assuming there’s somewhere that has their fitting rooms open nowadays.
jelly (limegreenjelly) Feb 2022 2:43pm, 10 Feb 2022 2,296 posts	0 jelly (limegreenjelly) Yes it’s just a bit difficult ordering them online from Amazon. I can’t really afford to order a range of sizes!
Shades Feb 2022 6:17pm, 10 Feb 2022 640 posts	0 Shades Maybe there's a measuring guide on SA's website? I know they have a list of their bras and which come up small and which don't. I have SA Fly bras too, they're lovely, supportive and in a lightweight material. SA say true to size so ordered my usual bra size. Had to use tightest hook but fitted well and I wore them for a couple of marathons. But now they are a little older the band is too loose for running, my HRM won't stay in place, so am wearing in the gym now. I want a smaller band size but they don't make in smaller band size, annoying.
Hanneke Feb 2022 6:30pm, 10 Feb 2022 85,538 posts	0 Hanneke I went to a proper bra shop to be fitted properly. They measured all essential bits and handed me different bras, all different sizes!!! I cannot wear underwired stuff or anything too strappy or tight... So I now have some really well fitted cotton jobs. Mostly, I don't wear bras. I prefer supportive vests, but they are not ideal under a nice top... I got 1 front fastening M&S sports bra on advice from you lovely lot, when I needed support but could not get into my over the head "old" sports bras, because of my shoulder. I also bought 2 softer crop top style merino bras. They are stretchy enough to get into and give enough support for yoga and walking... ALL of the different ones are different sizes 🙄🙄🙄 I would not buy on line!
Rosehip Feb 2022 9:33pm, 10 Feb 2022 24,084 posts	0 Rosehip I don’t find SA bras generlly smaller than every day - they’re just not self consistent I couldn’t understand Enell’s sizing, so never got around to trying them. I like my M&S one -but they change so often and never seem to have many in stock in the shop to try. I have enough trouble with my ()() just rolling over in bed so braless aint going to happen walking, let alone running.
Lip Gloss Feb 2022 9:52pm, 10 Feb 2022 58,786 posts	0 Lip Gloss I used to work in a lingerie shop, it was amazing seeing how many women wore the wrong size bras.