Wacoal Sports Underwire Bra 855170 Reviews

Mesh bra fits okay,but the middle of the bra takes getting used to wearing. I ordered the same bra in the knit versions and wound up throwing them in the trash. They would NOT stay put and kept riding up and the middle extension irritation was worse. The mesh one does provide very good support.

Wacoal Response: This bra is designed to contain the breast tissue. It is a high impact sports bra that needs to come high in the middle in order to contain the breast. Sally from Fairfield, Tx

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: August, 2011

Seems to give good support but bounce is evident in the gym. I previously owned Lunaire Cool Max which was great on minimizing bounce but it also left you with pointy-Madonna-circa 1980-silhouette. With that said, this bra is fine: nice silhouette, minimal bounce, but no conceiving padding which I don't like. Easy to put on and true to size. T

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2011

This bra is great - fits me perfectly! I just ordered two more, since I have been wearing this sports bra as my regular bra. Provides great support, is very comfortable, looks good, and is a good minimizer. It has held up very well. Heather from NY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2011

Very comfortable - I especially like that all of the wiring is on the outside. Good design. Betty

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70's
• Posted: August, 2011

One of the best sports bras I've ever tried (and I buy them frequently). The girls stayed with my breastbone without being uncomfortable through cardio kickboxing class and hour long jogs... I get some bounce with the Natori 34439 and Le Mystere's sports bras. One thing they could improve though is that this bra comes up really high... Like the top was showing over most t shirts Stacey from WA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: July, 2011

Excellent bra, excellent service. Bridget

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2011

Extra stitching around clasp (in back) rubs. Sandy from PA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2011

This is a great sports bra! Very comfortable. It is a little on the thin side in the cups, but it has great support - I bought two, and I'm glad I did. Teri from Ellensburg, WA USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2011

I wear Wacoal bras (minimizer) all the time so purchasing a support/athletic bra was a no brainer. I feel very supported and it's very comfortable - don't even think about the fact that it's an athletic bra. I don't mind the underwires on the outside since they don't show under my tee shirts. Barbara from Bath, Maine

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2011

I wear a size 32D in one Wacoal bra. I figured that would be my size in other Wacoals, but after trying 3 other styles that didn't fit correctly, I ordered this in a 34C. It fits pretty well, but not perfect. Is a very nice supportive sport bra, however. Feliz

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2011

I love this bra; it fits like a dream and my girls rarely bounce. It's great for high impact, and comfortable enough to wear all day. My only complaint, and it's not that big, is that the front of the bra comes up pretty high. Heather from Chambersburg, PA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: July, 2011

Love it! This is the second one I ordered. After the first one I had to get a second; I didn't want to wear any of my other sports bras to my workouts. It gives excellent support without smashing the girls. Dixie from Fremont, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2011

The first high impact exercise bra that works! At 5'2" to find an underwire that does not cut into my armpits and allows me to comfortably participate in my classes. Highly recommend to anyone that has been searching and consistently disappointed for an excellent sports bra. Ruthie from USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2011

The bra is very comfortable. However, it does not give enough support when jogging. Jennifer from Maryland

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2011

Amazing! This bra makes me completely comfortable while exercising. Very supportive, without too much compression. Kelsey from United States

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: June, 2011

I was looking for a non-cotton sports bra (I sweat a lot); there don't appear to be many. I'm a little concerned that the seamless cups are a little too stretchy to offer sufficient support, though it was comfortable on the first run I took it out on. I'll keep it on, for the winter. Arah from St. Paul, MN, USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2011

This bra is fantastic! I have a large chest and sports bras have always been problematic. This bra does not try to flatten the chest, but instead supports it! The fabric does not stay wet after perspiring but dries quickly. I am comfortable in this bra all day long. Amy from Rock Hall, MD

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2011

The fabric feels good and the fitting. But one wash and the ends got ruins, I have to try and fix it with pliers. I am very unhappy about that.

Wacoal Response: It appears that this bra fit well and was comfortable. I would guess that she did not follow proper care instructions. Make sure you wash your bras in a lingerie wash bag and do not put them in the dryer. They will dry very well by hanging them someplace that is airy. RACHELLIE from NEW YORK

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011

I have a broad rib cage and need a cup that comes under my arms and is also high under my arms. This bra has both and is definitely worth the money. It can be worn reversed. Good for jogging and everyday. NoUniboob from Alaska

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011

This bra fits well and is comfortable. Normally I would wear a 36, glad I purchased the size 38 in this style. The fabric around the breast area is somewhat thin. The underwire provides some uplift and support for low impact exercise - I wouldn't consider this bra best for high impact exercise. Also note, that the design of the bra shows the underwire on the outside of the bra usually this is more hidden by fabric and reversed. This is not a negative necessarily just a different appearance. Kay from Los Altos, CA/USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2011

None of the regular sports bras would fit me and it kept me from confidently working out. If you have a smaller band size with larger breasts, none of the regular sports bra fit right. This Wacoal bra fits! It's fantastic, with excellent control that doesn't fit too tight. It fits smoothly, comfortably and feels like a regular bra, but no matter how you jump, bend, run, bike, or wrestle, this bra keeps everything in perfect place. No more pinching, tugging, or embarrassing jiggle. The cups are only one light layer (so you have to wear something with it, either petals or a t-shirt). The strap adjustment system in the back is also different from most bras, so they don't slowly slip or loosen. I LOVE THIS BRA! Liz from Texas

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: June, 2011

Fantastic support, and the girls look nice--but back of strap is sooo scratchy it drives me crazy! Also comes up very high in the front and so pokes out from my shirt sometimes. I have to be careful. Ill keep wearing it though because of the great support for my large size. Katie

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2011

Love it - a sport's bra that gives good support and looks good. I like it so much that I have ordered another one. dixie from Fremont, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: June, 2011

Bra fits well, one of the better sport bras. It is a bit scratchy though. If I were designing it I would put in very light padding so there would be no nipple show through. Some other bras I've tried do have that and I prefer those. Diane from Nashville

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011

This bra gave me great support for my treadmill and strength workouts. It is also very comfortable - I got busy after the gym and I actually wore it all day. The underwires don't cut in, but they do come up a bit high in the center, so I wouldn't recommend it as an all day bra. I got a size bigger than my usual band size for comfort and breath ability - the fit was good - but I probably could have gotten my usual size - its just a personal preference of mine for sports bras. Ariel from Lenox, Ma USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: June, 2011

The Wacoal sports bra is awesome! I liked my first one so well, I ordered 2 more in different colors. The bra offers great support and is comfortable to wear all day. High impact sports are no longer a problem. I can even run again! Jackie

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011

I tried on two sports bras today in a store, this one and a Shock Absorber bra. This one I liked because it separates the breasts (no uniboob) and has smooth cups so your breasts look nice and natural. I'm not sure what model Shock Absorber bra I tried on, but I didn't care to find out because it was lumpy under my shirt. HOWEVER, I am a 32DDD/32F (I have 2 Simone Perele bras in 32F and they fit my back and breasts perfectly), which is the size I tried in the store for this bra, and it was SO tight in the band (but perfect in the cups). I could only get it to hook onto the last set of hooks and even then, it was TIGHT. Another reviewer with the same cup size gave this bra 1 star for that reason, and HerRoom said she's probably not used to the firm support it gives but suggested a 34DD, which I just ordered here in black. I think the 34DD would be much better. I would recommend the black, because I tried the nude on in the store under a white American Apparel tank top, and the top comes out of the neckline a wee bit and so do the straps, so it's a little unflattering with nude pieces sticking out, but with the black, it will look more like I might just be wearing a black undershirt.

Wacoal Response: We hope you are happy with your new black 34DD. If the cups seem a little snug you may want to go to the 34DDD but it sounds like the 34DD will do fine. Michelle

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: June, 2011

Have worn the Donna Karan sports bra for years. This bra is almost identical in support and shape. Excellent product. Well worth it. Garrell from South Carolina

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2011

* Wonderful website with great service. * Excellent fit but not really comfortable. * Side seams 4", not 3.75" as stated. * Unusually heavy wires come very high (I am 5'0") * Wishing the site would have category/filter for very petites..... Lisa from Kokomo IN, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011

Best sports bra I have ever owned. Pam from Michigan

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2011