Clothing They stopped making my fave sports bra

Rivercat · 05-23-12, 01:52 PM

I was a big fan of the Champion bra that Title Nine used to sell under the description "Sport Top for Larger Breasted Women Only" (style 310305). I bought a bunch of them a long time ago and now the last ones are finally wearing out.

It was a popular style among other well-endowed VF'ers... any former fans find something else they like as much or better? I prefer back-hook bras since my shoulders object to the overhead thing.

PhyllisG · 05-23-12, 05:40 PM

Champion stopped making the sports bra I liked also. It had back hooks. I refuse to pull those things over my head. Feel like I could easily strangle myself in it when hot and sweaty. I bought a few and my last one was done a few months ago. I was visiting stores in malls, online etc. Finally found a bra in Marshall's for $5 that is very similar to the Champion. Now I haunt Marshall's hoping to find another one.
Good Luck!

Rivercat · 05-23-12, 07:03 PM

Ooh, Marshalls! Good suggestion. That's where I got the cheap yoga crop pants I love to run in, too.

There's also a local running store here that does custom sports bra fittings, so if I can't find something I like soon, I'll probably head over see what they say.

punkrockmom · 08-19-12, 05:05 PM

I love the high impact bras by under armour. I use to double up my sports bras before I found them.

debbied · 08-19-12, 05:13 PM

I started wearing Champion's Model 6483 about six months ago when I got tired of the hooks falling off my Enells. I'm liking them because they hold 'the girls' in, but are not as confining as the Enell. They retail for about $40, but I am always seeing BOGO half off specials.

Yoyogirl72 · 08-19-12, 10:30 PM

I love my Moving Comfort Fiona bras. Straps have adjustable Velcro which I have been able to tighten as I lose weight. I also like their Maya bra. Check out the reviews on Amazon. I've found them at the local sporting goods store too.

Rivercat · 08-20-12, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the suggestions! I ended up not finding anything at Marshalls or Ross, so last month during the Champion sale I ordered a PowerSleek bra (CH1691) that's pretty similar to what I had before. It was not a success: kept twisting around while I was running

Janzia · 08-21-12, 07:27 AM

The last time I was in Target they had some new sports bras by Champion that are for high impact. I was thrilled to see them. I bought one and while I still have to wear two sports bras for running I think it would be supportive enough for my videos or classes. I'm at the beach so haven't had a chance to try it out that way yet. Best part is they were only $19.99!

cybil · 03-04-13, 07:51 AM

I have been wearing champion action shape for a long while, but I really need to start replacing them. Does Champion have anything similar now or should I look at another company? I do have 1 Enell bra that I really wanted and bought several years ago but never really wore as I think it put pressure on my back.

Eibhinn · 03-07-13, 09:52 PM

I'm a big fan of the Moving Comfort Maia. I find it's higher cut and has more support than the Fiona, which is a nice bra but doesn't really fit my needs as well. The Maia is more restrictive than the Fiona, but I ultimately find it more comfortable if there is any impact involved.

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05-23-12, 01:52 PM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	They stopped making my fave sports bra I was a big fan of the Champion bra that Title Nine used to sell under the description "Sport Top for Larger Breasted Women Only" (style 310305). I bought a bunch of them a long time ago and now the last ones are finally wearing out. It was a popular style among other well-endowed VF'ers... any former fans find something else they like as much or better? I prefer back-hook bras since my shoulders object to the overhead thing. __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

05-23-12, 05:40 PM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	Champion stopped making the sports bra I liked also. It had back hooks. I refuse to pull those things over my head. Feel like I could easily strangle myself in it when hot and sweaty. I bought a few and my last one was done a few months ago. I was visiting stores in malls, online etc. Finally found a bra in Marshall's for $5 that is very similar to the Champion. Now I haunt Marshall's hoping to find another one. Good Luck!

05-23-12, 07:03 PM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	Ooh, Marshalls! Good suggestion. That's where I got the cheap yoga crop pants I love to run in, too. There's also a local running store here that does custom sports bra fittings, so if I can't find something I like soon, I'll probably head over see what they say. __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

08-19-12, 05:05 PM
punkrockmom VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tx	I love the high impact bras by under armour. I use to double up my sports bras before I found them.

08-19-12, 05:13 PM
debbied VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Florida	I started wearing Champion's Model 6483 about six months ago when I got tired of the hooks falling off my Enells. I'm liking them because they hold 'the girls' in, but are not as confining as the Enell. They retail for about $40, but I am always seeing BOGO half off specials. __________________ Debbie *Constantly in a state of gratitude.* Dream big because the only thing that can hold you back is a life without dreams. Sean O'Malley If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, it's just possible you haven't grasped the situation. Jean Kerr

08-19-12, 10:30 PM
Yoyogirl72 Join Date: Jul 2012	I love my Moving Comfort Fiona bras. Straps have adjustable Velcro which I have been able to tighten as I lose weight. I also like their Maya bra. Check out the reviews on Amazon. I've found them at the local sporting goods store too.

08-20-12, 11:36 AM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	Thanks for the suggestions! I ended up not finding anything at Marshalls or Ross, so last month during the Champion sale I ordered a PowerSleek bra (CH1691) that's pretty similar to what I had before. It was not a success: kept twisting around while I was running __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

08-21-12, 07:27 AM
Janzia VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlotte	The last time I was in Target they had some new sports bras by Champion that are for high impact. I was thrilled to see them. I bought one and while I still have to wear two sports bras for running I think it would be supportive enough for my videos or classes. I'm at the beach so haven't had a chance to try it out that way yet. Best part is they were only $19.99! __________________ Jeanette "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."~John "the Penguin" Bingham

03-04-13, 07:51 AM
cybil Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CANADA	I have been wearing champion action shape for a long while, but I really need to start replacing them. Does Champion have anything similar now or should I look at another company? I do have 1 Enell bra that I really wanted and bought several years ago but never really wore as I think it put pressure on my back.

03-07-13, 09:52 PM
Eibhinn Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada	I'm a big fan of the Moving Comfort Maia. I find it's higher cut and has more support than the Fiona, which is a nice bra but doesn't really fit my needs as well. The Maia is more restrictive than the Fiona, but I ultimately find it more comfortable if there is any impact involved.