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But like a BFF, a sports bra that checks all the boxes can be tough to find.

2023 SELF Activewear Awards The Best New Sports Bras

Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg. Aminata (left) wears the Madewell MWL Flex Square-Neck Sports Bra in size small. Lauren (right) wears the same bra in size large.

Luckily, once again, weve done the hard work for you.

Below, youll find our eight top picksperfect for a wide range of activities.

Keep scrolling and find your new favorite.

2023 SELF Activewear Awards The Best New Sports Bras

Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg.

Low-impact bras should be stretchy and comfortableideal for activities like yoga and lounging around.

Finally, high-impact sports bras should entirely eliminate breast bounce.

And though they are restrictive by design, they should never crush or pinch.

Sports Bras - No-Bounce Sports Bra

In the end, its also important to keep in mind that a lot of personal preference factors in.

Our testers did a variety of workouts as well as basic movements in each of these bras.

The sports bras that came out on top are listed below.

Sports Bras - Ribbed Gym Bra

Designed for your toughest workouts, the longline design and high-neck coverage provide added support.

Available in sizes XXS to 4X.

Our testers raved about the ribbed fabric, which felt luxurious and silkyand not restricting in the slightest.

Sports Bras - MWL Flex Square-Neck Sports Bra

Available in sizes XS to 2X.

Additional sizes up to 3X available in a similar stylehere.

Testers said this bra was so damn comfortable that they basically forgot that they had it on.

Sports Bras - LOW-IMPACT WIRELESS LONGLINE ACTIVE SPORTS BRA

The band stayed in place and there wasnt a single nip slip in sight, despite the lower neckline.

Available in sizes XS to 4X.

Available in Torrid sizes 00 to 6 (US M to 6X).

Sports Bras - V-Neck Tempo Crop Bra

Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg.

Available in sizes XXS to 2X.

Superfit Hero SuperHold Sports Bra

SuperFit Hero

Super-soft fabric?

A dozen colors from which to pick?

Sports Bras - Superhold Sports Bra (Moonlight Blue and Burgundy Cactus)

Available in sizes L to 7X.

Testers loved the fun patterns (hello, blue leopard print!)

and the fact that this bra helped them stay putperiod.

Sports Bras - Oti x Bravissimo Performance Wired Sports Bra

Available in sizes 30E to 40L.

Additional sizes in A and B cups available in a similar stylehere.

Available in sizes XS to 2XL.

Sports Bras - Sublime Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Sports Bra

2023 SELF Activewear Awards The Best New Sports Bras

Josefina Santos. Wardrobe styling by Marion Kelly. Prop Styling by Danielle Selig at 11th House. Hair by Chika Nishiyama. Makeup by Ingeborg.