Flyout Bra

I had the highest hopes for this bra since it was full coverage and had a phone pocket. Those were the only pros from my personal experience, and the remaining cons leave me with a “grin and bear it” result. Because it is full coverage and compression level 2, I believe it’s made from a thicker material. It was not runner-friendly in northeast Arkansas where our temps have been in the 90s and humidity is 70%+. I’ve overheated twice trying to give this bra its fair chance. The width of the shoulder straps is another thing I can’t tolerate. They’re too wide for me when I’ve worn it during workouts with overhead lifts. I feel limited in my workouts, whether running or lifting, when I wear this bra.

Because it was so expensive and I’ve used it multiple times, I will refrain from sending it back. I’ll give it another fair chance when winter comes around, but if there’s another recommendation with a phone pocket option using traditional width straps and lighter fabric with good compression, I’m all ears!

The material is pretty thick and hot, as other reviewers have mentioned. It's probably fine if you're in the PNW, but I would not wear it during an East Coast summer. I ordered both an 8 (my size according to the chart) and a 6, and the 6 fit WAY better. I almost wish I'd tried a size 4. The 6 still gapes a little bit at the back of the neck; probably a limitation of one dimensional sizing (vs band + cup size). I was VERY nervous about how thick the seams are (so many seams? why?), but it didn't chafe at all on a sweaty 17 miler. Phone stayed in place fine and wasn't uncomfortable. Overall, I prefer the Brooks Drive 3 Pocket Bra as a bra with phone storage (it comes in band+cup sizing). But it passed the chafing test.

I immediately threw away the removable cups. Why anyone would want extra padding in a sports bra is beyond me.

Not worth the price

I really like this bra! Comfortable while running, pocket works well. I originally ordered an 8, but a 10 fit better (I'm 140 lbs, 5'3", and an A/almost B cup, for reference). The only downside is the removable cups. I don't know any human woman who wants to spend a single minute of her life futzing around trying to shove a cup back into the minuscule opening and rearrange it after it's gotten all lumpy in the wash. Be the change, Oiselle: give us sewn in cups.