Gosh. I think I have more sports gear then 'real' clothes! Running bras are Champion, Sportek and Nike. They are basic pull on high compression. I'm medium to small up top. I do have some tank tops with built in bras - Nike, and Betty Design. The compression bras are all black and I wear them under t-shirts given away at races.
My 'bun hugger' running shorts are Lulu Lemon 5+ years and no issues. Yoga capris are Sportek, yoga pants Rebok. I have 3 weights of running tights that I use for running, cycling, and yoga and they are all from the Running Room. Fleeces from MEC. Nothing but Thorlo for sports socks.
Cycling (padded) shorts are Saucony and Sugoi. The best cycling gloves ever, and great cold weather outdoor performance gloves for any activity are Castelli (at better cycling/sports stores). Spendy, but worth it.
Nike came out with the best running shoes when I was a teen in the 70's, but now they are all about branding someone else's work. You have scored with Asics. All my running shoes in the pat 15 years have been Asics or Saucony. With a narrow heel and wide forefoot (bunions) i need a shoe that doesn't have a lot of constricting leather detail over the toe box. I train in a variety of Asics and race in Saucony Kinvera's. Every single one of my sports shoes - running, cycling, snowboard boots, etc. Have been fit with the green Superfeet insert. It adds $35.00 to every pair of shoes, but have provided me with the arch support I need to keep injuries at bay.
Swim suits are Speedo Endurance (special fabric handles chlorine exposure)' and Speedo Vanquisher goggles. They have to be replaced monthly. Short life span due to fogging is a fact of life. Swim cap with silicone. Last forever and is easier on the hair.
The take-away, Carter, is 1. Black Lycra can last an awful long time! And the Lulu Lemon products really are worth trying out for long term performance wear, however 2. Quite a lot of nice stuff (yoga pants, tops of various weights) can be got at discount. Since this is where you get your colour, don't worry about investing in long term and experiment with discount, 3. Spend your money on your feet! Good shoes (and they need to be replaced every 500 miles!) and the best socks money can buy! 4. If you will be persuing outdoor activities, layers are best, and though natural fibres are nice, the synthetics are pretty fab for performance.
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