MAAREE Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra with Overband® - Best in Test!

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There was no bounce when running and I was pleased that the bra didn’t restrict my breathing despite being so well fitted. I have felt my breathing restricted before when running uphill in other sports bras – for example, a very expensive Enell Sports Bra – but not with the Maaree bra. In addition, I’ve worn the bra for a couple of one-hour badminton sessions. I was able to easily stretch and twist my upper body without feeling any restriction from the bra. With the Solidarity High Impact Sports Bra, Maaree has provided a solid option that really does appear to meet both of these needs – though in doing so it has had to use a fairly rigid material and the RRP is much higher than competitors. Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra: construction I get asked a lot by clients which running bras I recommend, so I was excited when MAAREE asked me if I would like to try their High Impact sports bra. It’s a brand I hadn’t heard of before, and believe me, I’ve tried a LOT. I’m 51 and could certainly do with losing a stone or so. However, despite sportswear manufacturers’ best efforts, I don’t let this put me off going running, walking and doing various other sports.

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The fabric of the bra feels beautifully soft next to the skin, and I like the breathable mesh fabric between the breasts too. Any improvement in the world of sports bras – sports gear for bigger women in general, actually – is very welcome as far as I’m concerned. I have long struggled to find supportive kit that fits well. Fastening comes from three widely spaced hooks and eyes, and the lower band is made from a stretchy but relatively tough fabric, offering a firm fit. The MAAREE brand was set up by Mari Thomas, who has competed at national level in sport and after her career turned to sports bra performance testing under lab conditions, she found that her ultimate support didn’t exist, so decided to come up with a solution.MAAREE also try to educate women about the importance of wearing the correct bra size and offer online fittings. Did you know 80% of women are wearing the wrong size sports bra? I attended an online fitting with Mari via Zoom. She made me feel really comfortable, and talked me through measuring my band size first of all, then measuring around my bust to enable me to work out what my cup size would be. Mari asked what size I normally wear, and suggested I should drop a band size based on my measurements, and increase by 2 cup sizes. She explained that often, a lot of chafing occurs because there is friction between the strap and the skin, if, for example, the bra is the wrong size, so a better fitting bra should prevent this. Maaree offer an on-line bra fitting appointment and consultation, which was excellent.I had clear instructions to help me to measure myself accurately and easily during an online video meeting.Mari took note of the different sports activities I regularly do and recommended a specific sports bra based on that information. Izzie has worn the sports bra on a range of runs of different distances up to 13.1 miles and from gentler to medium pace. She also wore it for a faster-paced 10k race. The Maaree Solidarity sports bra is unlike any other sports bra I've ever worn. The key difference is the rather rigid material. This feels compressive on, and certainly offers the support it promises. Initially, it didn't quite mould to my skin in the same way a more flexible fabric might. However, this has improved with washes. Not only that, it stays a lot drier. Wearing the bra with the straps clipped together improved everything. The pressure is lifted from the shoulders where it can be really uncomfortable for those of us with bigger bosoms. The overband part of the bra fitted properly and seemed to make much more sense. A few experimental hops and I dared risk a run with only one bra.

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Finding a sports bra that is compatible with cycling, but still offers enough support, is no easy feat. Also, I suffered no chafing under the breasts because the support band is wide and well-fitted and doesn’t rub while you move. I had concerns that the monoboob squished things together, which can be sweaty and uncomfortable. It was OK, but, as it’s October and I live in Scotland, I can’t comment on how it feels when the temperature rises.The Solidarity sports bra is aimed at larger chested women who are looking for support for high-impact exercise. The bra features a world-first adjustable Overband ® for a tailored fit and support. I asked Ellen to try a 36F Maaree Solidarity Sports bra for size, comfort and bounce control. Sizing Tip: This style can come up small. We find it best to try a band size up from your normal size. This means if you normally wear a 34D, we recommend trying a 36D. It certainly does what it promises, nothing moves and yet it doesn’t pinch and breathing is still possible. This is excellent news. The Maaree Solidarity sports bra is unlike any other sports bra I’ve ever worn. The key difference is the rather rigid material. This feels compressive on, and certainly offers the support it promises. Initially, it didn’t quite mould to my skin in the same way a more flexible fabric might. However, this has improved with washes. Not only that, it stays a lot drier.

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A: Yes, currently our size range extends across 52 sizes. With underband sizes ranging from 28-38, and cup sizes ranging from C-H. If you need assistance sizing, please refer to our sizing guide or book a free online fitting. The bra combines compression and encapsulation in a sports bra for activities described as high impact, such as running, team sports and circuit training.Please note that the tape measure isn't always 100% accurate when it comes to measuring the bust. If you are getting a totally different measurement than expected, please book in for a Free Online Fitting, and we can help further. Maaree occasionally runs limited-time promotions, flash sales, or discount codes. Keep an eye out for these opportunities to maximize your savings. The Overband definitely works in terms of stopping upward bounce. I don’t feel any movement at all when I run, which is great!

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The result was a Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra that fits perfectly for my slightly unusual bra size of 30E. Wrap the measuring tape somewhat loosely around the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level) and round to the nearest whole number. Maaree's "Last Chance to Buy" section offers heavily discounted items that are about to sell out. Don't miss your last chance to grab them at a bargain. Shop now on maaree.com.I have also worn the Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra for a few 50-minute circuits sessions, which include skipping, boxing, weights, press-ups, etc. I can report much-reduced breast bounce according to my observant circuits partner! The bra uses something the designer invented, called Overband technology. Basically, this stops your gals from going up, as well as down. Apparently, this is often overlooked by the mainstream bra manufacturers who are more concerned with keeping them up, rather than down. Conclusion: Izzie has been impressed by the Maaree Solidarity High-Impact Sports Bra. There are many sizes to choose from and women can benefit from an on-line fitting consultation. The bra keeps breasts in place while taking part in high-impact sports and Izzie was pleased to report there was no chafing issues. The price is quite high but comfort is important when choosing an item that will be worn frequently. A sports bra should be well-fitting and supportive. Putting it on, I was slightly disappointed to see that the promised pleasing silhouette was, in fact, another variant of the monoboob. A: The Solidarity Sports Bra is engineered for High-Impact Sports such as Running. However it can be used for all activity where support is required. We advise wearing our Medium-Impact Empower Sports Bra where support is of a medium level is required.