Article by Dominique Winebaum and Renee Krusemark
Dominique and Renee test Compressport's 2025 Feelfree Seamless Bra, Trail Racing SS Tshirt. and Trail Racing Shorts.
Feelfree Seamless Bra ($70)
Dominique: The Feelfree Seamless Bra is a new addition to the line of “high-end compression garments” from Compressport; an advanced sports bra with an innovative construction that provides “medium” support and is extremely comfortable.
True to its name, the Feelfree Seamless Bra is incredibly comfortable and supportive, however, in my opinion, the level of support - medium - is better suited for runners with smaller bra cup sizes – A and B. As shown on the Compressport website, there is a video of a model, Romaine, who is running and wearing the Feelfree and Seamless bra in a size small – she is a B cup. The bra looks very supportive on her with barely any bounce.
According to the spec description, the “Feelfree Seamless Bra” is the “perfect balance of support and comfort, with a close fit for the female endurance athlete.” This is a sports bra with “medium” support that is available in four sizes, xs, s, m, and l, but with a one size fits all approach when it comes to bra cup sizes. Though the bra is supportive and extremely comfortable, I am experiencing too much bounce when running.
As a 34 D, I need “high support” to “maximum of support” when running, which is a high impact activity. However, when it comes to lower impact activities, such as walking, biking, and hiking, the Feelfree Seamless bra is a great fit for me.
As a rule, the band, which wraps around the ribcage, including the sides and the back of the bra contributes to 70% of the overall support.
In comparison to my favorite sports bra, Lume Six Cirra, the band, though extremely comfortable, is not supportive enough for my D bra cup size. Likewise, the shoulder straps have quite a bit of stretch, again in comparison to my Lume Six Cirra bra. The weight of each breast for a size 34D is approximately double than for a size 34 A, something to take into consideration given that more support is needed for larger size breasts.
This is Compressport’s first bra and it is extremely comfortable with its seamless design based on a support knit under the breasts and structured fabric on the sides, yet the overall support is only “medium” and not adequate for larger bra cup sizes during high impact activities.
The band could be more supportive and the straps less stretchy, however, my intent is not to suggest modifications but to signal that this type of bra will not perform as well on runners like me who tend to be a bit challenged when it comes to selecting a sports bra that is just the right fit.
To be noted, the circumference of my chest goes down by two inches wearing the Feelfree and Seamless bra versus the Lume Six Cirra bra. Too much compression is not ideal, so perhaps I should have gone with a size large. My intent is to keep wearing the bra for low impact activities.
Made with quick drying yarn, the bra has been engineered with strategic mesh areas in the front and the back to enhance breathability.
For sure, the breathability factor of the bra will differ if layers are worn or if running with a lightweight t-shirt. As with all bras, sweat accumulates in the center of the band, and though made of quick drying yarn, once it is wet it does not dry unless I remove the bra.
Typically, in order to determine your bra size, there are two measurements: the band size and your bust size. Compressport’s size guide provides only one measurement: the circumference of the chest around the breast.
I would recommend the Feelfree and Seamless bra for low impact activities and for high level activities when “medium” support is all that is needed. In terms of sizing, it is a bit tricky given the “one size fit all” approach for the bra cups. It would be helpful if the specs would provide more information, such as the size of the band. Available in 2 different colors: Shadow Lime and Black, the bra is very attractive looking without a top if someone can sport running without a t-shirt. In addition, the bra streamlines their “trail racing” collection and looks with matching colors and soft and lightweight knit fabrics.
Renee: Dominique has a great recap of the Feelfree Seamless Bra, although we have different sizing needs so my experience is a bit different. I wear a size small shirt, occasionally a medium. For compression bras, I usually wear a medium. I have a size small in this bra, so while it’s a medium support bra, in a size smaller than I usually wear, it feels like a max support bra and thus works well for me while running.
Like Dominique wrote, the fabric has a comfortable strength, which works in my favor because it’s a size small with stretch enough to feel like a size medium. Most compression bras don’t use bra sizing and come in only a small, medium, or large.
The bra fits true to size, and without “cups” it provides enough comfort even if it’s a bit small for me. A size small won’t be great for a C cup, and some B cups might have fit issues too. I don’t entirely fit in this bra but without thick stitching I wasn’t bothered while running. I have a lot of boob hanging out of the side of this bra, so it doesn’t look super flattering. The structured fabric on the sides cuts into my breasts so there’s not enough volume in the area for a C cup in a size small. That said, the structured fabric is soft and “seamless” so it's not uncomfortable.
For comparison, I have a size small in an adjustable Puma bra that is way too small for me. Both are shown in the photo above inside out. The Puma bra has hard, thick seams around the cup along with thick stitches along the band. In contrast, the Compressport bra has soft stitching along the band and flexible stitching along the cup. As Dominique wrote, this will not provide high support for large cup sizes, but in a size smaller than I normally wore, this ends up being almost perfect for ultra/long run comfort and support. Sizing might be tricky, but I got a comfortable fit with high support despite the bra being smaller than I needed because of the stretch and stretchy seams. I might get enough volume with a size medium but at the cost of losing the high support.
Women’s Trail Racing Shorts ($94)
Renee: I’m wearing the Trail Racing SS Tshirt and the Trail Racing Shorts size small in the photos and below. Both have that premium apparel feel, and of course with that premium price. I very much like the shorts, and it’s a combo of the light fabric and inseam length. The inseam is 5.5 inches and the outseam notches prevent bunching.
When running, I have a lot of leg exposed but with a 5.5” inseam, the shorts weren’t bunching in the crotch. For reference, I have Tracksmith Session Shorts in the same size, and with only 2” inseams, those shorts bunch. I like them, but when my thighs are thick from hills they don’t fit the best.
Compressport lists the waist as “high and snug” although they sit mid waist on me. The fit is comfortable, so “snug” means secure but not tight. The mesh “belt” has three areas for small item storage (gels) along with a zipped back pocket. None of the pockets/storage areas are large enough for my iPhone 15 Pro Max. I’ll wear these shorts for short races when I don’t need my phone anyway. If I choose these for an upcoming ultra, I’ll be wearing a vest for other items and my phone stored there.
The Compressport website shows a small water bottle in the front mesh belt, but at 3” depth it’s not a secure place for bouncy weight.
For comparison, the On Ultra Shorts are similar. Both have the mesh belt pocket along the waist and both have a back zippered pocket. The On back pocket is deeper and I can, with some effort, fit my phone in that pocket. I measure the On inseam at 4.25”. I have far less bunching in the Compressport shorts thanks to the length.
Both shorts have a brief liner, and I have a preference for the Compresshorts because the brief seam has more stretch. The On shorts have a rip-stop material while the Compresshorts have a very light, almost transparent fabric. For racing, these shorts would be great for trail or road, although I’d wait for a sale.
Dominique:I no longer trail race, however, I like to wear a pair of trail shorts when running on smooth trails and when hiking. Late in the summer we are hiking the Tour des Combins (Switzerland & Italy), a 7-day trek, and we will be carrying our pack, which means packing light is key though we need to bring the perfect gear. I am planning to wear the Compressport trail racing, t-shirt, and bra, all featured and extensively described in this article.
Both the Trail Racing shorts and t-shirt fit comfortably in my regular sizes – medium for the t-shirt and small for the shorts, though it is admittedly a snug fit. Compressport is a brand that defines itself by its “high-end compression garments” therefore light compression results in a snug fit as opposed to loose.
Both have been designed with the female athlete in mind to maximize comfort and performance on race day. As a casual runner, road and trail, the shorts are more than I need, yet the outer mesh belt with its three separate compartments is the best that I have experienced in a trail short.
I have been able to securely store my iPhone 15 in the front pocket when running.
The snug waistband sits like a high waist brief and I use the drawcord to secure the fit around the waist. On multi-day hikes, I will appreciate wearing an ultra-lightweight top and shorts that are chafe free and highly breathable along with having extra storage around the belt.
As a price comparison, the ON Ultra shorts are $140 versus $94 for the Compressport’s Trail Racing Shorts. Though it is quite a bit of an investment, it is well priced for a high-end technical trail short.
The prices of the Compressport items tested have gone up over the past several weeks due to fluctuation in the exchange rate for US dollar to Swiss franc (CHF).
Renee: I tested the women’s Trail Racing SS Tshirt. My women’s size is small, my typical size, although I occasionally wear a medium for length. I generally don’t like a super tight fit.
The shirt has good stretch and comfort, so while it runs a bit small in volume, it performs well and does not look “too tight” in my opinion. For those with wide backs and big biceps, a size up might work better. The neck opening is small. I had to pull with some effort to get the shirt over my head. When wearing a vest, this tight fit can limit any irritated skin along the neck. For speed work in hot weather, I prefer a looser fitting neck opening. While the volume is small, I found the length okay. I had some slight midriff showing when running, but not much. The performance and feel is good, although the cost is high.
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Dominique has run for over 45 years, consistently about 25 miles per week at paces between 11 and 12 minute miles and once a week down in the mid 9 minute miles. She races rarely, but always surprises more hard core runners in her age group when she does. She has a 1985 marathon PR of 3:16 in her second marathon which at the time put her on the top 10 Swiss women’s lists. An avid hiker and trekker, she has been around Mont Blanc 3 times, hiked Chamonix to Zermatt, and completed the 48 New Hampshire 4000 footers. She is the mother of two grown children, both runners post college, and also enjoys nordic and alpine skiing, tennis, and gardening.
Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of running and writing started. She isn’t that awesome of a runner, but she tries really hard. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles take place on rural country roads in Nebraska, meaning mud, gravel, dirt, hills, and the occasional field. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and 3:26:45 for the marathon.
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