we all know i love nike for most everything running clothing related… here will be another exception.
the one thing i haven’t really been able to justify forking out the extra money for is sports bras. i don’t need a ton of support (thank you running) and don’t really see the point in spending a ton of money on sports bras. i am a big fan of the C9 by champion seamless sports bra from target. $16.99 is full price and you can find them on clearance on occasion as well. they fit me great, they are comfortable, and they are cheap… my favorite combination.
my good friend maritza was asked to review a sports bra from zensah (see her review here) and unfortunately for her (but fortunately for me) the sizing didn’t work well, so i was given the bra to review. yay!
with everything i have tried from zensah, i always notice how great the material is first and foremost, and this sports bra is no different. it is so soft and so comfortable to wear. it has a waffle-like fabric on portions which adds to the comfort, and i have had no problems with chafing or any discomfort. this has become my “long run/race bra”… i LOVE it.
maritza’s only complaint was the sizing and i would agree with her. i typically wear a small or extra small in running tops and sports bras, and this bra is sized a small/medium. i would definitely say it is on the small end of small/medium, and if you are on the fence about sizing (typically a medium) go with the larger size. this one fits just like my size small sports bras do.
so ladies, if you are in the market for a new sports bra, and want to shell out some extra cash for one, i would definitely recommend this one. it is worth the extra money and will be my go to sports bra for the important runs and big races.
I've never tried zensah, but I love love LOVE the Target Champion bras! Just another reason i can't leave that darn store without spending way more money than I should have, haha
I agree! I love the Champion sports bras too
my fav sports bras are the target ones too! they're just so awesome and within my price range. that zensah one sounds pretty sweet though
I'm almost the same way. My favorite are the Old Navy ones (almost exactly the same as c9) which regularly go on sale for $9! Then I have one good Hi-tech one that i wear for races!
I love the Target bras too- but I also going to someplace like TJ Maxx or Marshall's and finding Calvin Klein sports bras for like $5!
I am the same about bras – don't need a lot of support (grateful for that) and use Target or TJMax bras without any problems.
nice to read-I want to get one of their bras. I wear the C9 Champion as well so if you like it as a long run bra-I want to try one out!
Not needing lots of support until the latest little one, I usually go "cheap" on sports bars too. But I do like Champion all the time!
Once again, yeah for Target. I love their socks for running too!
Thanks for the bra recomendation..I usually don't spend the bucks on those, but they can make a big difference in terms of comfort especially on those long runs.
For lady runners who need more support, I highly recommend Title 9's selection of sports bras. I need a sports bra w/ serious support & love their moving comfort fiona bra.
I'm always on the look-out for a good sports bra. Thanks for the suggestion(s)!
I love all the Champions clothes at Target! Nice job in the Turkey Trot, btw.
I too hate spending money on bras (sports or regular). Hehe!
I cant run in the champion sports bras … but they are great for any low-impact activity. So I agree with most everyone else on here!!! yay Target!!!!
I but the Nike Dryfit Sports bras at Sports Authority for $20…I even found one at Ross for $7. I have tried the more expensive bras but always go back.. I thought that photo was you at first.. LOL!!
great review!
I can't run in the Champion bras — I need more support — but it's too bad b/c they are so reasonably priced!
i love the target bras too – they come in great colors! great review for zensah too!
Thanks for the review. Very helpful.
I dig the Target bras too, but if I see this one on sale, I might have to test it out!
I've been wanting to try the Zensah bras because I LOVE their fabric. Thanks for the review!
I like those Target ones as well! I bought 3 recently when they went on sale for $12.99.