Top 5 Best Sports Bra of 2022

Shock Absorber are known for delivering on their promises of support regardless of the size of your chest – and the Ultimate Fly Bra is no exception. You buy this laser cut sports bra according to cup and band size, which gives it an advantage over brands that only go from S-XL, as the fit is better. This is a high-performance bra that gives plenty of support regardless of the exercise type or breast size, and it stays in place through trail running, obstacle courses and long-distance rowing sessions.

At the same time that the Ultimate Fly Bra offers plenty of support, it’s so thin that you can barely feel it on your body. There are no seams that chafe, no shoulder straps that dig themselves into your skin or slide off. And despite the fact that the bra lies close and tight to your skin, you never feel that it’s too restrictive or getting in the way of any exercises.

The Ultimate Fly Bra has a racerback with adjustable shoulder straps and two clasps; one on the back and one between the shoulder blades. Even if the clasps mean that you don’t have to do major acrobatic feats to put it on and take it off, the clasp between the shoulder blades sometimes takes a bit of wriggling to reach. But you get used to it after a couple of times and during the test period our testers never needed a training partner's help with it.

The bra stood up to washing well and quickly became a favourite in the exercise wardrobe, as it simply does a really good job.

Soft yet substantial at the same time – it’s not often that a sports bra succeeds with this combination, but for Shock Absorber it seems to be no problem. The sizes are the same as for a normal bra, which means that both cup and band size can be adapted. The band around the chest has hooks at four different points, and the shoulder strap is also adjustable to obtain a better fit. The band size is quite small, which you should bear in mind when choosing your size. What makes the fit truly great is the fabric in the cups. The material is a dri-fit fabric that manages to be both stable enough to give good support yet also sufficiently soft to shape itself to the chest. The triangle-shaped external fabric at the top of the bra means that the breasts are held in place without the fabric having to be too stiff. This is quite simply a really great fit.

The stability of the Shock Absorber Active Shaped Support Bra makes it perfect for running or other bouncy activities. However, the lack of a racerback design means that it's not as good for the gym, as the bra can feel like it’s in the way during some lifts. Because it still stays in place, this downside doesn’t reduce the score by much. The fabric is soft and breathes well. The quality is very good, and after washing the bra still looks like new. The Shock Absorber Active Shaped Support Bra is a very comfortable and good value for money sports bra which completely justifies its high price.

Under Armour’s Crossback Mid is so comfortable it becomes one with your skin, and once you've finished training you may completely forget it’s there. The padded cups make the bra comfortable to wear without it becoming too hot. The crossed straps over the back help provide a lot of support without putting too much weight on the shoulders. Because it’s a crossback, it gives you the same great freedom of movement as a racerback. Wearing it causes no problems when doing either military presses or monkey bar swings. The bottom band is elasticated, and this isn’t merely attractive but also helps to prevent the bra from slipping up.

The Crossback Mid has a number of tags that you should cut off. But the edges where the tags have been sewn in still chafe, and it’s best to completely unpick them. Something else that’s worth mentioning is that this bra is primarily suitable for A-C cup breasts, which isn’t obvious as the sizes aren’t standard cup sizes. Even if this sport bra is primarily intended for medium-intensity exercise, it can also be a high-intensity exercise bra for anyone with small breasts. Because the parts of the bra are soft and it gives so much support, it’s perfect for both a calm yoga session or running an obstacle course. Quite simply a great value for money bra.

Craft's Motion Bra is a really attractive sports bra that doesn’t compromise on functionality.

In the description for this bra it says that it’s suitable for medium to high intensity exercise. In our tests, we thought it was most convincing during medium intensity exercise, but that you’d perhaps need a bit more support if you were going running. But of course this depends a lot on your taste and the size of your bust.

The Craft Motion Bra is padded, which is pleasant when it’s cold out. If you don’t like padding in your sports bra, however, it’s easy to remove it through an opening on the side of each cup. The padding also has a tendency to fall out when you machine wash the bra, so it’s a good idea to use a washing bag to avoid them disappearing in the tornado of socks in your washing machine.

The shoulder straps on the Motion Bra are adjustable, which our testers appreciated. Being able to adjust the shoulder straps means greater comfort levels. The straps stay in place and never slip around during exercise.

This is a sports bra that does its job well, and if it had just given a bit more support on our jogging circuits it might well have scored full marks.

Craft’s Fuseknit Mid Impact Bra is a pleasantly soft sports bra that doesn’t chafe anywhere. With its soft seams and elastic material, this bra makes a perfect training companion as long as the session isn’t too intense.

It isn’t a sports bra that will take you through high-intensity workouts or running sessions, but for low and medium intensity exercise it works really well. Wearing it when you’re doing strength training is really nice, as the fabric is so flexible that even when you’re doing squats with a bar behind your head you won’t feel any chafing. And during a yoga class it follows along with all of your movements without bunching up, pinching or slipping.

This is quite a long model, so you can wear it on its own during a sweaty yoga session without needing to put a top over it. In other words, it works really well as a sports top when things get really hot.

The moisture is effectively wicked away, and the Craft Fuseknit Mid Impact Bra generally feels dry and comfortable even during a really sweaty exercise session. The bit at the very bottom of the bra, immediately under your bust, gets a little bit damper than the rest of the bra, which you feel clearly after a really energetic session.

This is a soft and flexible sports bra that so comfortable it’s actually a shame to take it off after you’ve exercised.