This is an excellent option for taller people. These delightfully adjustable straps don't adjust short enough for my short-waisted, petite frame. Consequently, the support in this 32F is less than a similar Shock Absorber 4490. I can wear my Shock Absorber 4490 without the band fastened and still receive excellent support. I would have no support in La Isla A199 without the band fastened. Please note, this La Isla looks identical to Shock Absorber's Ultimate Run Bra. I surmise the Ultimate Run Bra, like La Isla A199, is better for taller people.
Nevertheless, this bra has some admirable characteristics: 1. Padded straps 2. Seam free internal lining 3. Straps adjust +/- 3" 4. Comfortably stretchy band
If you are high-set and/or petite, this is not the best choice for you. But, low-set and/or tall users may be thrilled with the strap length.
I am really eager to find a good sports bra that provides each breast its own cup - a true encapsulation bra. I don't care for a floating gore because my tissue is so soft and malleable that I get a uniboob effect, and standard one-compartment sports bras just make my breasts look terrible, like a giant rectangular blob of sad smashed boob. I had high hopes for this La Isla model, am impressed by how narrow and projected the cups are for a sports bra, and the bounce control is pretty good in this Level 3 model (La Isla also makes a higher-control Level 4 ...bra). Sadly the cups run so small that even my proper size gives me oozing quad boob. I would happily go up a cup or two or three but La Isla doesn't produce larger cups than what I already tried. Such a shame. If you are looking for an affordable encapsulation sports bra (this was $20 USD) with narrow cups and plenty of projection, but take a smaller cup than I do you might really enjoy this sports bra.
As a footnote, the packaging for this sport bra included an insert stating that La Isla is rebranding: We're changing LA ISLA into new brands for better service. Syrokan - Sports Delimira - Everyday bras / lingerie Gratlin - Nursing / maternity Meliwoo - Fashion sports Dobreva - Fashion everyday bras Read more 126 more words
Unlike the wired sports bra, I would not recommend going down a cup in this. I'm technically sized out, but since the band runs so small I think the 34F might work better for me. If you're inbetween sizes, choose the larger band. This one runs almost a whole size small, I could barely fasten it.
I'm not sure I like the sort of stylized racerback. The straps come very close to my neck and seem like they may rub on it; I wish that I could put them in a normal position. I'm more often a 32FF and the bust area does feel too small and I feel like the side of the band is cutting in, so I'd say this one runs more true to size in the bust.
This one is a compression style and still controls bounce very well in my jump test. However, I would recommend the wired version over this one any day. Unless you have an aversion to wire or you're looking to bind/minimize your chest, choose the wired one instead.
So, this bra is quite obviously a direct ripoff of the Panache sports bra, even down to the logo. I've never had a Panache sports bra, but this seems pretty quality. I normally wouldn't support buying a ripoff, and I do feel guilty about it, but I'm super broke and need some boob control so I can exercise!
The band on both of the La Isla sports bras I bought run QUITE tight, under 31 in. I think it will work for me although it will be a bit tight for a while. If you're between sizes, definitely choose the larger band.
I had heard to size down the ...cup in a sports bra if you have short roots because they're generally quite tall. This worked quite well for me in this instance. My boobs don't feel squished, but they do feel encapsulated and held in. I jumped pretty hard and they didn't move much.
Between this one and the non-wired La Isla sports bra, I would recommend this one much more. It's much more comfortable. Exercising in it felt great, it held me in but was totally comfy and didn't chafe anywhere. Read more 85 more words
I almost bought this one last night, but chickend out and went with Panache Sports which was actually recommended to me.