I had major fit issues with this bra and I could only surmise that I was sold a defective bra online.

I bought this Shock Absorber for only $25 & $13 shipping (I'm in Canada and shipping is expensive!) off of the website YourBraStore.com, which is supposed to be "bra clearinghouse" of sorts for boutiques, not sure if I agree with that theory if I'm going to be pawned defective merchandise. I guess that price was too good to be true. I plan to try out this same size at Running Stores (when they open again), as I really had my hopes up for getting an Ultimate Run bra.

Normally this bra would run $65 ish retail. I learned after I tried this bra out that it's sold at some running stores in my area, but this try-on has turned me off of the brand. I ordered a cheaper brand (Syrokan) off amazon to tide me over until I can find something.

The fit issues, where should I begin? First of all, I knew the bands were really tight. This one was TIGHT. I sister-sized up to a 32 band, it felt like a 26 band. See pictures of the back (holy back fat, I know...I honestly wasn't aware of my fat stores until I tried to squish into this tight of a band).

Okay, the band was too tight, maybe next time will try a 34, but the CUPS?!? Way, way, way too loose (see pics). Basically, I am not supported at all, and this is accentuated by the too-tight band. This is basically natural breast shape: I would do better running in my BM Perla.

So, there's no way this was a 32F cup. How would I even describe this size, like 26KK? Is that even a size?...something was way off here. Too bad b/c I liked the colour, and I liked how the back fastens with strap over the shoulder area plus band. Will try this brand again when stores open up.

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  I'm so sorry this didn't work out for you! I own two Ultimate Run bras and I always choose them over my Panache Sport for running. I have both mine in 30F and my newer one still fits like a 24 band lmfao. My older one finally stretched out after like two or three years (but it's still wearable on the tightest hook). Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but did you adjust the shoulder straps to be the proper length? The wrinkling at the front kind of looks like the straps aren't properly tensioned at first glance, but it could be another issue entirely, such as the bra not being the proper proportion for you. I also don't get a great shape when I wear mine, but it really controls my breast movement when I'm running. It's not compressive so much as it encapsulates on every side and restricts movement that way. I bought my first UR at SFYS in Toronto, then I got my second from lingerieoutletstore.co.uk, where they usually have good sales and shipping to Canada is cheap and fast.

• sherrach898 , eagle eye - yes, didn't adjust the shoulder straps. I've read of people having to try odd sizes (like not a legit sister). If this is the way they run, I would have to try 34D (so not a sister size at all) or even 34C. The good news with that is: those are common matrix sizes. Not to give t.m.i. (but isn't that what bratabase is for, /s...), but there just wasn't enough boob support.

  I LOVE the way the back is. B/c I have an upper body injury r.n., it's good for me to have the racerback - like a different shape. I mean, I would like to try this again, and nail down what would be my best size in this bra.

• I have no experience with this brand. Sorry it didn’t work out for you! Love the colour though

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