I'm really torn on how to rate this bra. Initial impressions are so so, but since I've only worn it for one Tabata class (Tabata is an extremely high energy/high impact workout), I'm not quite sure yet.

On one hand, it fits well. I am a 38F cup. I generally order sports bras a cup size down to cut down on the bouncing. Sometimes this technique works, sometimes it doesn't. In this case it worked. I ordered it in a 38DD, and I was able to fit in to this bra quite well, no "excess boobage" or "super uni-boob" or "boobie spillover." It kept the girls kind of separated, which I enjoy but stopped expecting from ANY sports bra a long time ago.

The band was comfortable, and fit me well. Soft but supportive and firm. At the middle latch, it did not scratch or bunch or leave red marks on my skin, even after wearing it for an hour plus.

The material was breathable, and I REALLY like the adjustable velcro straps. I was doubtful at first- Velcro straps? F cups? That will NEVER keep me in! I'll have to keep adjusting it during class! Happily, that never happened.

Here's my issue- by the end of the Tabata class, my breasts were kind of sore. I had some pretty significant nipple pain, which is something that I never experienced with my old bra. What was my old bra, you ask? The venerable tank that is the Enell. I like it, loved it actually, but it fell apart too quickly for my liking. After only a year the very bottom clasp had snapped off (grr), the elastic was starting to stick out of the fabric (annoying), and the band was starting to curl in, making the stitching rub on my skin, which had on more than one occasion, caused me to get large abrasions under my breasts/by the band of the bra (YES, I DO HANDWASH all of my sports bras). That meant I couldn't work out until they healed a few days later. Counterproductive, and boo. Prior to the Enell, I just double bra'd it like lots of other people here.

So, here's the deal. For now, I'm going to give it 3 stars. It SEEMS to be a pretty great replacement for my old Enell, but it's not perfect by any means. I would hesitate to wear it running (at least until I lost a little more weight), and I will not wear it again for Tabata class, but I do plan on giving it a shot at Zumba tonight. If it can't handle Zumba, I may have to send it back.

EDIT 1- Do you know what would be really helpful? When people write bra reviews, I would love to know what bra size they wear. Hearing "ZOMG! I HEART THIS BRA SO HARD!" means a lot more to me if it comes from someone around my size instead of someone who is a 32B. Know what I'm saying?

EDIT 2- Wore it to Zumba tonight. Wore it at the tightest band hook. The band was still comfortable, and it still fit well, cup wise (sigh, uniboob came back). After the class, there were still no red dig marks on/in my skin. What happened in between putting it on and taking it off was a whole different matter though. Once we really ramped up in to high impact, this bra was DONE. It actually felt like it was losing support as the class went on! I actually adjusted the velcro straps up/tighter during the middle of class (AAAAWWWWWKKKKWWWWWAAAAARRRRRDDDDD!), and it didn't seem to help at all! This class is high impact, but not as high impact as Tabata, and it seemed like it failed even harder. Oh, and the bouncing. Heaven help me with the bouncing. Jumping jacks were like getting a steady series of hook punches to my chin (both before and after velcro adjustment). I actually ended up holding the girls in place with my arm for part of the class. I'm just flummoxed because it seemed like it had great potential! It fits so well! It looks great under shirts! When I'm bouncing around my house it's great! It just seems like when you add sweat to the mix- it, um...almost melts! And yes, I still experienced a significant amount of pain. Not fun.
I bought two (merlot and black). I *may* keep one of them to use for Pilates, but the other one is DEFINITELY going back. (*goes to find duct tape...*)