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Adidas Supernova Racer Bra

Allison Pattillo July 2012

What It Is

A supportive, keyhole criss-cross strapped combination bra appropriate for high impact activities.

Retail Price: $40

83

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  • 70-79 Recommended. Standard performance.
  • 60-69 Fair. Recommended for certain uses.
  • 50-59 Poor. Not recommended in general.
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The Good

The Bad

The Verdict

  • Subtle cup padding hides high beams
  • Wide straps don’t cut into shoulders
  • Plenty of mesh on straps, at cleavage V and on back for breathability
  • Front, side and back reflective detailing
  • Due to the combination support, it’s necessary to make sure everything is where it needs to be for a good fit.

This bra fits well, provides good high-impact support and doesn’t ride up during runs, but, unlike the Moving Comfort Vero, sizing is done through s-xl, which can present a support vs. fit issue with the cups.

Fit
If you’re moving from compression to combination support, it can be a new and welcome experience. The first difference I noticed was having to organize myself once I got the bra on. The adidas Supernova Racer Bra is another pull-over model, and I needed to do a quick bend over and wiggle to make sure all was where it was meant to be. But, once I did, the fit was comfortable (even though—personal note alert!—I didn’t quite fill up the cups).

Comfort
The wide shoulder straps stayed put without getting clammy, thanks to the breathable mesh fabric. There is also mesh detailing on the back, plus this model features a criss-cross, keyhole design for a good support with less fabric.

The structure of this bra, as compared to some of the others, requires it to have more seams for enhanced support, but all were flatlock or reverse. On ‘normal’ five-mile runs, I had no chafing. But when I was out for a couple of hours, with a pack, I did get some hot spots. The chest strap fit tight, but not uncomfortably so.  

Care
Care instructions say that machine washing and drying is fine, but I found the front padding maintains its shape better, when I hung it to dry.

How We Tested It

I wore this for three road runs and three trail runs for a total of about 30 miles.

The products featured in this test have been loaned to the Gear Institute. For more on our policies regarding editorial objectivity and sample returns, see here.

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Price

Amazon.comadidas Women's Supernova Glide Bra, White, Small $55.00
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Ratings

Comfort

8
10

Fit

8
10

Functionality

8
10

Support

7
10

Breathability

8
10

Value

  4
10

Gear Institute Rating (Total Score)

  83
100

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