How Did Men's Underwear Become a Sports Bra?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026110 words2 minutes1041 reads
In 1977, Lisa Lindahl liked running, but her bra hurt. It did not hold her breasts well. She wanted something better. She asked two designers, Polly Smith and Hinda Miller, for help.
One day, Lindahl's husband put men's sports underwear over his head. It was a joke, but Smith saw an idea. She sewed two pieces together to make a bra. The new bra helped stop too much movement during running. The women called it the Jogbra.
Lindahl and Miller started selling it. More women were joining sports, and they needed better clothes. The design helped make running more comfortable. A simple problem had led to a useful new product.
