I realised I was due for a sports bra update after catching sight of myself in the mirror during a Tabata class, and I was shocked to see what appeared to be two small animals battling it out inside my sports top. The Odlo Double High Sports Bra is from their high-impact range created for the bounciest of activities, including running, horse riding, boxing or HIIT (high intensity interval training) for example, with a unique dual-layer construction.

My first attempt to put on this bra ended badly: my partner walked in and asked if this was a new yoga move - there are no less than four separated fastenings and that’s excluding the adjustable bra straps. There is a single plastic slide clip on the back with three different size options for the under-band, a plastic clip fastening in the cup layer of the bra, then a plastic hook that slides into a fabric loop followed by a zip closure on the fabric portion of the bar…phew it’s a work out in itself! The Double High Sports Bra employs the two main sports bra technologies, with a seamless padded moulding, underwired cup and the compression-style layer. The bra straps adjust with the same hook and slide action as the back fastening, but they sit on your back, so it is nearly impossible to adjust them whilst you are wearing them. However, once you have found the correct position, it won’t move out of place like traditional straps.

This bra is available in three colours: white, pink cups with a black top layer, and a full on pink and navy combo. So if, like me, you are both female and detest the colour pink, it basically leaves you with white. Predictably clichéd colour palette aside, Odlo have made an excellent high impact bra: all the fastenings may seem excessive, but it delivers terrific support with minimum bounce. The combination of the racer back construction and fabric choice provide good ventilation/breathability, and on top of all that 5% of all Odlo sales go towards supporting the Breast Cancer Haven charity…oh and its super comfy! RRP £50.00

4.8 out of 5

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Pros

Great high impact support

Adjustable

Padded straps

Padded moulded cups with underwire

Breathable

Comfortable

Cons

Takes time to get on

Limited choice in colours

Main material: 85% PA, 15% EL Insert: 77% Pa 23% EL