The discount code covered two lines of C9 bras: power core and power shape. The main difference seems to be in the cups; namely, are they molded (shape) or no? Some are racer backs, some not. All models I saw have adjustable straps.
I have in-between boobs; that is to say, not so small that I can throw on a tank top and wander about braless (you guys are lucky!), but then again not so big that I naturally get a ton of cleavage with little to no effort (you guys are lucky!). I liked the look of the molded bras, but most of them seemed to have back clasps, which I am less a fan of in sports bras - I hate standing around grappling for hooks with my arms twisted behind my back when I have a workout to get to, geez.
I was also having trouble finding my size, as some are sized like standard bras (ie, 34C) and some are S, M, L. I eventually picked out a medium support power core bra in size medium.
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The real test is of course in the run. I have some sports bras that require a bit of lubrication if I'm going for a long run, under the band and sometimes on the upper boobs. To find out if this one has any hot spots, I went Vaseline-free for the inaugural run (you're welcome). Chafe report: nada. Nary a mark on me. Now, I was running on a beautiful morning - low 60s, light breeze - so sweat wasn't much of a factor; I'd need to try again on a hardcore sweaty day to get a sense of how chafe-y it gets then. But for starters: not bad!
In short, for my medium boobs, medium support was just fine. It's not super flattering for small-to-medium boobs in that it squishes you down and flattens you out, but then again, it IS a sports bra. It keeps the bounce out. If you want something with a bit more shape, I'd suggest trying a model with molded cups (or this VSX bra, which I have and like). Otherwise this is a perfectly serviceable sports bra at a pretty great price.
Standard cost for the various models seems to run between $16.99 and $22.99, Target is running a bunch of sales both in store and online right now! I got mine in store for $10 ($6 after my discount code) and saw others marked at $15, so if you're interested in a new sports bra now's the time to jump on it.
Have you used C9 sports bras? How do you like 'em?
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