Shock Absorber are the UK's leading sports bra brand, providing expert breast support to active women. Since the brand launched in 1995 Shock Absorber have been committed to on-going research into the design and development of sports bras, making us the leaders in category innovation. The Shock Absorber range offers scientifically proven support and its synonymous with performance, style, comfort and quality.
Shock Absorber knows the importance of breast support during sport. Shock Absorber has expanded upon previous research which looked at the effect of exercise on the breast. In the most recent research commissioned from the University of Portsmouth, Shock Absorber teamed up with Dr Joanna Scurr, Breast Biomechanics Professor, to understand the impact that running has on the body. This culminated in the development of the award winning RUN bra.
The results showed that wearing a Shock Absorber RUN bra reduces breast bounce as much as 78%* and is twice as effective as a normal bra. Shock Absorber is the sports brand for women. The expert in support and innovation. Always vibrant, accessible and contemporary.
Shock Absorber is a performance product. All their sports bras are made from performance fabrics, making the Shock Absorber collection a true piece of sports kit.
*University of Portsmouth 2009 (Scurr et al) - Testing carried out against "no bra" conditions. 78% refers to style B5044 (RUN)