Our senior commerce writer explains why the Baleaf Freeleaf Bra is a key piece of activewear: It's stretchy, supportive, comfortable, and incredibly versatile.
Over the last few months, I’ve been working through the grueling process of overhauling my sports bra collection. It was like all my old standbys lost their stretch and support overnight—although in fairness, I hadn’t bought any new ones in years. To soften the financial blow of bra shopping, I looked to Amazon, the home of, a piece I was deeply skeptical of at first. But its price and cute, strappy back convinced me to take a chance.
The one issue I have with the design is that the band and straps aren’t adjustable. The entire bra is made of a nylon and Lycra material that’s incredibly stretchy and what I would call moderately compressive. Meaning, the band and straps can be somewhat accommodating—but if you want a truly dialed-in fit, you may want something with buckles or a hook-and-eye closure instead.
And luckily, the brand provides a size chart, so you can easily find the option that suits your standard cup and band size.is the first word that comes to mind when I think about this sports bra. It doesn’t rub or squeeze anywhere, and it doesn’t chafe under my armpits, which is an annoyingly common problem for me. I don’t own any high-end sports bras . The first time I broke a serious sweat in my Freeleaf, I felt…nothing. I finished exercising and my skin didn’t feel irritated in the slightest.
Overall, the Freeleaf does what any good sports bra should do: It made me forget about it entirely. I felt supported, comfortable, and able to focus on my workout without needing to fiddle with my bra. And that’s the dream, really.I’m not saying that the Freeleaf bra can do it all. It might not feel supportive enough for some high-impact activities. Still, it’s more versatile than a lot of bras I’ve tried—and I’ve kissed my share of frogs this year.
Whether you’re looking for a sports bra that you can throw on and wear all day long or one that won’t let you down at the gym, the Baleaf Freeleaf is a great option worth trying .This is the Only Body Sunscreen That Doesn’t Make My Sensitive Skin Freak Outis a writer and editor with ample experience covering health and wellness trends. As SELF's senior commerce writer, she's taken a special interest in skin care, outdoor recreation, sleep, fitness gear and apparel, and more.
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