SportJock Super Sports Bra

Tell us what the product is for

This sports bra is for anyone wanting a low/medium amount of support (despite what SportJock says) with maximal comfort when exercising.

SportJock says: "This sports bra acts both as a compression bra and encapsulation to ensure that ladies with a cup size D-F are fully supported for medium to high impact activities such as running, cycling, hiking, yoga and gym."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

SportJock lists these features:

Our Powerband technology provides comfortable support that won't ride up as you move.

The racerback features a keyhole design to ensure proper ventilation.

The double-layer construction wicks away perspiration and keeps you dry.

Made with CoolMax and Supplex materials, this sports bra is soft and great for high impact activities.

This bra washes brilliantly in the washing machine, retaining its shape and performance.

The materials used are super soft and cause no irritation, which is great. The deep teal colour I've been wearing is lovely and it washes really well without any fading (and there are nine colours to choose from).

Very impressive in terms of comfort; the level of support is really great for cycling-specific use.

Personally I found this sports bra fitted me and my geometry very well in a size medium (32-36 from cup size C to F). I normally pick an M size sports bra so I was very happy that it fitted me as well as it did. The straps were also very comfortable which was great: I didn't experience any digging into my shoulders.

I did not have any issues with the sizing, as I normally opt for a size M in sports bras and T-shirt bras.

It didn't feel heavy and bulky, although weight isn't really something I'm too bothered about with bras. Thicker padded ones can feel too restrictive the heavier they are, but this one felt light (105g) and comfortable, which was great.

Truly exceptional comfort. After wearing this sports bra on longer rides (four hours plus) I found it incredibly comfortable. It didn't pull or put any pressure anywhere, and the straps at the top didn't pull on my neck or sit too close to my collarbone to hurt my left side which has a plate in.

Although there are some popular sports bras on the market for a similar price, such as the Nike Swoosh Light Support at £32.99, for the level of comfort and quality here, I think it's good value – a lot cheaper than Sportful's Pro Bra.

How easy is the product to care for? How did it respond to being washed?

Following the washing instructions I had no issues. The colour didn't run and the quality hasn't deteriorated. It's very easy to care for.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

It performed very well. The level of comfort is pretty much unmatched compared with any other sports-specific bra I've used of a similar design. I also found it didn't get too heavy with sweat, so I didn't feel horrible and clammy, even after tough training sessions.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

I've had issues with sports bras digging into my back and neck, causing discomfort, so I tend to steer clear of those with bigger straps like this one. However, because of the stretchy nature of the SportJock, I didn't have any of these issues, so I was particularly impressed.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

I didn't really dislike anything, although it claims to be a maximum support sports bra that accommodates up to a cup size F, and as someone with B cup breasts, I can't see how it could be maximum support. It felt more like a medium support bra to me.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

The RRP of £32 is reasonable for the quality. A lot of bras from bigger sportswear companies come in around the £30 mark but some are much higher – the Anita Active Performance Sports Bra is £48, for example, and the cycling-specific Sportful Pro Bra is £50 – so I think it's a good price given the performance.

Use this box to explain your overall score

I'm giving this an overall score of 9 for excellent, because of the high levels of comfort and soft materials used. I really like the way it fits, and for the price I think it's a brilliant option for cyclists.