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New Balance Power Bra Review
April 26, 2018



The Good
- Gel-infused strap lining
- Wide bottom band
- Provides high-impact support
- Specific bra sizing
The Bad
- Thicker fabric on cups have less breathability
- More fabric and hardware overall
Comfort
Designed for comfort and support in mind, the Power Bra from New Balance has a gel-infused strap lining specifically for comfort, as well as a powermesh lining that offers sweat-wicking and breathability when you’re breaking a sweat.
Fit/Mobility
New Balance made the Power Bra with a stabilized center frame, underbust cradle, side frame and straps, so it’s made to move. The bra comes in specific bra sizes, and we found the bra to fit to size and provided ample coverage for any type of athletic endeavor.
Support
With specially designed padded cups, the New Balance Power Bra gives substantial support and shaping to C and D cups. It uses encapsulation and compression support technology, so each internal cup supports each breast individually while the outside shell maintains the appropriate compression.
Breathability
There is more fabric on the New Balance Power Bra than the more minimal designs, but it’s still relatively lightweight and the powermesh lining is fully supportive while also breathable. The shoulder straps are not intrusive, so there’s plenty of airflow opportunity offered from the back of the bra.
Style/Design
Specific cup sizes and a gel-infused hook/eye closure make the design of the New Balance Power Bra catered to fit, but the style is a nice addition as well. The bra offers a lot of coverage, which can be excessive with smaller tank tops, but the variety of color combinations and sleek racer-back shoulder straps make for a stylish bra that specializes in adjustability and support.
Continue ReadingThese bras were tested for three months while running in both warm and cold weather conditions. Time spent wearing each bra and running ranged from short 20 minute interval sessions to more casual fun runs, to trail and road running races.
Kim Fuller is a Colorado native, so it’s in her blood to make playing in the mountains a priority.
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