For many years my favorite sports bra for running has been the Brooks 3 Pocket Bra. Unfortunately, this bra is no longer available. It seems be have been discontinued and replaced with the Luxe Pocket Bra. In photos the Luxe Pocket Bra appears somewhat similar to the 3 Pocket Bra, so I had to give it a try.
Brooks Luxe Pocket Bra Review
Similar to the 3 Pocket Bra, the Luxe Pocket Bra has removable pads. Surprisingly, these have stayed in during several washes unlike most sports bras. The pads of my 3 Pocket Bras fell out on the first wash and I didn’t even bother putting them back in.
There is one phone pocket in the back, which is a little bigger than the pocket on the 3 Pocket bra. I have found it easier to slide my phone in and out of this pocket. There are no longer little side pockets. While this is not a deal breaker, it was nice to have those extra pockets for times I needed them.
The material on the Luxe Pocket Bra is nice and soft. If you have worn any other Brooks Luxe products it is similar, but a thicker material than the shirts. I think the 3 Pocket Bra was more sweat wicking. The Luxe bra is just thicker and seems to hold on to sweat more. I do wonder about running outside in this in the heat of the summer and how it would feel. On chilly mornings it feels nice to put on.
The sizing between the two bras is different. While the 3 Pocket Bra had band and cup sizing, the Luxe Pocket Bra ranges from XS to XXL. There is a sizing guide which I used to select my size by entering my own measurements. I feel that the band of the bra is a little tight. If I accidentally put it in the dryer I think it would become uncomfortably tight. However, I worry that if I size up that the upper part will feel too loose.
Both bras are advertised as offering medium support. I feel that the support is similar on both. Maybe the Luxe feels slightly more supportive, but this may be also due to a snugger fit.
Overall I felt that the Luxe Drive Bra is a decent alternative to the 3 Pocket Bra. It has a similar high coverage style and a back pocket for a phone. There are small differences that lead me to prefer the 3 Pocket Bra, and sizing may be an issue for some people.
I’m glad I still have several 3 Pocket Bras that I can continue wearing as I adjust to the Luxe Bra. I’m hoping that maybe the sizing options will change with future updates so we can select sizes based on cup and band size again.
It’s always a bit frustrating when brands discontinue a tried and true favorite, but the Luxe Pocket Bra is hopefully something I will grow to love. If you have been a fan of the 3 Pocket Bra it’s worth giving the Luxe Bra a try, just know it’s not the same and you may need to try it on to figure out your sizing.
Have you tried the Brooks Luxe Pocket Bra?
I am an affiliate for Brooks Running which means that I earn a small commission if you make a purchase using my links. While I receive some free products as an affiliate, I purchased the Luxe Pocket Bra on my own to try it out and provide honest feedback. Check out the Luxe Pocket Bra here.
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