Enell Sports Bra

1. RunnersWorld.com

Runner's World enlists 25 women to test 31 sports bras, who then select 12 favorites. The Enell Sports Bra is deemed best for DD and larger cup sizes if you prefer a front closure. Some testers don't like the "industrial-looking design," but one says she looked fantastic in it and "didn't feel smooshed at all."

Review: The Top Choices, Dimity McDowell, November 2010

2. Running Times

Running Times tests eight sports bras with a group of C- and D-cup runners, and the Enell Sports Bra claims second place. Even though testers find the bra "extremely effective," they are disappointed in its moisture-wicking properties, and the C-cup runners call the bra overkill.

Review: Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Candace Karu, November 2007

3. Self Magazine

The author tests an undisclosed number of sports bras designed for big busts by performing interval sprints on a treadmill and intense jump-roping sessions. The Enell Sports Bra makes the cut as one of her three favorites; she appears to be neutral about the design, but reports not feeling achy after her workouts.

Review: The Best Sports Bra for Big Busts, Bari Lieberman, Feb. 6, 2012

4. Self Magazine

LaJean Lawson, Ph.D, adjunct professor of exercise and sports science at Oregon State University, selects sports bras for various cup sizes and activity levels, then has unidentified subjects test them in a gym. She selects the Enell Sports Bra as best for DD cups because of its front closure, no-stretch straps and combination of compression and encapsulation.

Review: The Best Sports Bras for Every Size, Editors of Self magazine, Not dated

5. Buzzillions.com

The Enell Sports Bra earns a 4.3-star average rating from more than 240 reviews, all compiled by Buzzillions.com. Users rave about the support and no-slide straps, even during high-impact exercise, and most find the bra comfortable. However, a few critics say the bra doesn't breathe well, especially in hot weather, and the hook-and-eye closures make getting in and out of the bra a trial.

Review: Enell Sports Bra Sports Bra, Contributors to Buzzillions.com, As of August 2012

6. Amazon.com

The Enell Sports Bra earns an overall rating of 4.5 stars, out of 5 possible, from more than 200 user reviews posted on Amazon.com. Even those with DDD- and E-cup sizes love the bra's support, including during high-impact activities like running or kickboxing. While the Enell's support is unmatched, some users complain about the lack of adjustable straps and the bra's ugly design.

Review: Enell Sports Bra, Contributors to Amazon.com, Not dated

7. Health Magazine

Health magazine picks the Enell Sports Bra as one of the best sports bras for women with large breasts, saying it offers above-average support. However, breathability is a concern. "Extreme compression and dense polyester-Spandex material combine for poor sweat-wicking and next to no breathability," the writer says.

Review: Sports Bras for Real Curves: Enell Sport Bra, Beth Dreher, July 24, 2008

8. About.com

This guide to women's running gives the Enell Sports Bra 4 stars out of 5, noting that she can move around without the bra sliding or chafing, and that it offers excellent support and doesn't restrict her breathing at all. She notes that it's not very attractive, but describes that as "a mere hiccup in an incredibly good bra."

Review: Enell Sports Bra, Jesslyn Cummings, Not dated

9. Runner's World U.K.

The British edition of Runner's World magazine hosts over 70 user reviews of the Enell Sports Bra; it earns an average rating of 4 stars out of 5. Even though some reviewers complain about the design or lack of adjustable straps, most say the Enell is more supportive than any other bra they've tried.

Review: Enell Sports Bra, Contributors to Runner's World magazine (U.K.)

10. SparkPeople.com

The author of this public journal entry shares her observations about the Enell Sports Bra after testing it by running on the treadmill. She doesn't mention her bust size, but does say you have to "move things around" to get the front of the bra fully clasped. She likes the lack of adjustable straps and says this bra is "totally worth it."

Review: Enell Sports Bra Review (for the ladies...), "COCOPUFF_79", Jan. 25, 2011