The 10 best sports bras for runners with bigger busts, according to a RW editor with DD-cups

Testers described Sweaty Betty's ultimate high-support bra as 'an absolute game changer'. Wide adjustable straps with a hook-and-eye closure at the underband and quick-release top clasp provide a secure and supportive fit, while an anti-bounce design ensures breasts stay firmly in place without feeling squished. The sweat-wicking fabric is soft and smooth, and there's nine different colours to choose from.

This was a 'love at first run' kind of sports bra and the best high-street option we've tested for larger busts. The DryMove fabric is smooth against the skin and extremely sweat wicking, with lightly padded, moulded cups helping you to feel well supported. The hook-and-eye underband is fantastic — in fact, our e-commerce editor described it as 'the perfect fit': it's got enough tension to make you feel instantly supported and snug, but enough give that it's not a struggle to do it up yourself. The wide shoulder straps are adjustable, too, and the bra runs true to size. A great value option for under £35, that has seen our testers though marathons and ultramarathons with absolutely no bra chafe. Bravo H&M.

Don’t fancy shelling out big bucks on a luxe design? Consider this affordable bra from good old M&S, which doesn’t mess around when it comes to performance. Adjustable straps, wiring and a quadruple hook-eye fastening provide next-level support and bounce protection, while moisture-wicking technology promises to keep you cool and comfortable as you get your sweat on.

‘It’s my new favourite sports bra,’ said one happy tester.

The sizing was very hit and miss with this bra, though, so we’d recommend ordering a few to try. But all in all, a brilliant budget buy.

We've been fans of UA's Infinity High bra for a number of years now, clocking up hundreds of kilometres in it.

The bra was designed in tandem with the University of Portsmouth to work around the way that breasts move while in motion. Whereas most sports bras are made by cutting two breast-shaped cups from flat padding, then gluing and layering pieces of foam on top, the Infinity High bra injects the foam with liquid to create a natural shape that is supposed to move with the figure-8 pattern of the breasts.

Our only criticism is that the sizing system can make it tricky to find the right fit. Although the range is divided into XS to XL underband sizes for each cup size, some testers felt it would be simpler if it followed traditional underband measurements. It’s also worth noting that the cup sizes are grouped (A-C) and (D-DD).

Still, the front convertible and adjustable strap design is a bonus. Couple this with an easy hook-and-eye closure, and you’ve got a super comfortable bra that offers maximum support.

The Power bra might not win many awards when it comes to style, but in terms of supportiveness it does a superb job. A lot of the bounce-free support comes from the wide underband, and there’s not one, but two hook-and-eye closures on the back, along with adjustable straps, so there's plenty of leeway to find a comfortable fit. The cups are moulded (no annoying removable pads here), but not so much that you need a really ‘full’ bust to pad them out. We’re also big fans of the fabric, which feels super soft and keeps us dry, even on warmer days.

Shock Absorber's Ultimate Run Bra has accumulated something of a cult following over the years, particularly among the larger-breasted running community. Though be warned: sizing can be hit and miss. In fact, Shock Absorber recommends sizing up, and we'd agree — both on the band and the cup.

But it's worth going through the trouble to get the correct fit, because this is another quality bra that keeps your breasts firmly in place. It does up in two places — the rear back band and between the shoulder blades, so you feel extra secure. The fabric is silky soft too. The only downside is it's not the most stylish sports bra on the market, despite the release of jazzier colourways.

Built with a high level of coverage and reinforcements along the bands, the TLRD from Adidas doesn’t lose its shape or support after extended wear, and it uses Adidas’s Aeroready material for extra wicking.

It has extra (super tiny!) perforations built throughout the weave that allow additional airflow, as well as help control your core temperature and keep it regulated by absorbing heat, kind of like cooling sheets.

We also appreciate that the straps have several inches of adjustability for tightening or loosening for varying levels of activity. We keep them looser and in the H-back design for non-workout wear, then convert them to a racerback and tighten the straps for high-intensity workouts.

Looking for high-impact support without the squish? With research finding that your breasts move in a figure of eight motion when you run, the PeBe Gravity Sports Bra features a unique figure-of-eight looped contour layer called WRAPA® technology. This is designed to work with your natural movement to support your breasts.

Our tester reported feeling like their breasts were supported and bounce-free, without the ‘crushing’ sensation that some other high-impact sports bras can create. The bra itself is very rigid, with pretty much zero stretch. While this is ideal for support, it won’t be for everyone and it does mean you need to take extra care in making sure you’ve measured yourself correctly as there’s no give in the underband. Our tester is in between sizes on the ribs and found opting for the size up provided the best fit.

The bra fastens by a hook-and-eye closure on the back, and then adjustable strap clasps at the front – this makes the PeBe a lot easier to adjust than other bras and means you can easily switch from racerback to standard straps.

Right, bold claim incoming: this might just be the most supportive sports bra our e-comms ed has ever tried. Sure, it’s not cheap. But when you consider the quality and technical elements that have gone into it, we can see why. The hero is the overband: an adjustable panel that runs over the top of the breasts, in order to reduce upward motion. This, coupled with a snug underband, holds the breasts firmly but comfortably in place. We’re talking zero bounce.

We would recommend getting an online fitting to make sure you order the right size, however, as the band does run small. The wide straps are also super comfortable, and convert between a H-back or racerback style for extra support.

If you like the support of an underwire, you’ll love this bra from the experts at Panache. It uses a traditional three hook-and-eye closure and then, similarly to other bras in this guide, there's an optional J-Hook on the shoulder straps if you want additional support. We found the bra was fine left as a H-back for gym-based strength and conditioning, but we needed the additional support from the J-hook for running.

Also note that the band size does run slightly small, so if you’re between sizes, size up for the right level of snugness. The cups run true to size, though, so opt for your regular size here.

The overall design isn't the most fashion-forward we’ve tested, but it does come in a few different colours. Plus, you can wear this all-day long with no chafe — a big win.