Speedo Race Lycra Blend Learn to Swim Superpro Swimsuit | 
| Brand: Speedo
Category: Apparel
Department: womens
Buy New: $20.44 (On sale from $23.82) - $23.82 (On sale from $28.00)
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Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 23
Fabric Type: nylon
Model: 819022
ASIN: B000YM9P96
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| Features:
| • | 87% Nylon, 13% Lycra | | • | High nylon content lycra blend fabric allows for longer lasting, well priced bargain | | • | Wide straps for superior support and comfort, constructed with our exclusive 9-thread flat lock stitching | | • | Hand wash cold water, lay flat to dry | | • | Imported |
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Product Description
The perfect suit for adults who spend less time in the water than competitive swimmers with the classic styling and performance for which Speedo is renowned. Super proback styling. Flat-locked stitching eliminates chafing. Low drag profile. Fully front lined. Bar tack reinforcement at stress points. Wide, non-slip straps. 2" Speedo logo on right hip. Non-chlorine resistant. Fabric: 86% Antron Nylon/14% Lycra spandex. Import, Domestic Fabric.
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A fitting guide for those unsure (at the bottom) October 31, 2009
Jillian Kimberlin (Milwaukee, WI)
78 out of 78 found this review helpful
Alright, I went out on a limb when I bought this because, let's be realistic: one cannot hope to find a bathing suit at the end of the October for a good price. Enter: Amazon. I just got this bathing suit last week, and I have to say it is great. I am a 'more-than-average swimmer', I go swimming 3-4 times a week, even during the winter months (I swim in an indoor pool...).
Pros --
1. Very happy with the slimming of this new bathing suit as compared to my worn and stretched-out version (and also 'see-thru' spots where the chlorine got to it). It slims down the body very well and makes the legs look lengthy (something I need since I have short legs)
2. Since I swim in an indoor pool, it is, of course, a public pool with a high chlorine content. I chose to go with Blue instead of Black (because black, it seems to me, is more easily able to see the chlorine effects after a period of time), and so far the fabric seems to be holding up just fine against the outrageous chlorine content of the public pool.
3. I didn't buy this suit for style: I bought it because I needed something that I could wear 4 times a week at the gym. If you are looking for something stylish (and possibly low-cut), look elsewhere. But I needed a bathing suit that wouldn't 'ride down' when I was swimming, and this one is high-cut, which is just what I need to keep the ladies in place while I swim.
Cons --
1. Amazon is usually very fast with their shipping. I don't know if it is the time of year and I'm buying a stupid bathing suit or what, but the shipping this time was about 7-8 days, where usually it is about 3-4 days. If you need one quickly and it is during the 'not normal time' to buy a bathing suit in your corner of the universe, then I would go with the 1-2 day shipping or get it somewhere else.
2. Sizing. Oh boy. Let me just say this: if you are "pear-shaped", go with one size up from your cup size. I bought a 36 but I'm having a hard time getting my ass into it, next time I think I will go with the 38 and see how that turns out.
SIZING TIPS
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Of course, anything can help at this point, right? When you click on the "Sizing Chart", it gives you a sizing chart for Amazon.com, and NOT for Speedo. Don't even bother going to the Speedo website (unless you live outside the US, I mean), because it gives the whole sizing chart in centimeters, ugh. Speedo sizing chart can be found here:
Amazon doesn't let me post the website but it is Dick's Sporting Goods store, go to google and type in this (leave out the quotes):
"dicks womens bathing suit sizing chart"
Start with your bra size as a baseline, and adjust up or down depending on your waistline (or butt-line, in my case).
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UPDATE 7/1/2010 - First: Thanks everyone for the 'helpful' votes! Didn't realize buying a bathing suit online was so popular! Second: I have been using this bathing suit, as I said in my review, 3-4 times a week at the gym. It it just now starting to show signs of 'stretching' in certain places, but I stand by my review I made back in October: get this bathing suit! Although in my review it says to order 'one size up', I think I am going to order a 36 again, because it does stretch (eventually) around the butt-area after a few uses. I actually logged in to buy another suit, and imagine my surprise when I came to this page: the review I made a year ago is at the top! Thanks for the votes! :)
Very stylish, sporty yet feminine cut bathing suit December 28, 2007
Rick V (IN)
35 out of 36 found this review helpful
My wife ordered this and her comments are:
The style is very attractive as it is a little higher cut than her Nike suit and makes the legs look longer and leaves the impression of being slimmer. The back is also less restrictive than the Nike X / racerback.
The material is very thick and after swimming in lots of Chlorine the suit remains pitch black.
We ordered more because we are so pleased with it.
Great deal! April 5, 2009
CB swimmer (Jim Thorpe, PA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It helps to know your size when purchasing a Speedo swimsuit. I was looking for a swimsuit to wear for lap swimming, and I couldn't pass up on this great deal for a Speedo. It was perfect, and as a swimmer I love the cut around my back and legs. The leg cut is high, but for me it is fine.
Delivered fast and just as promised May 5, 2008
Olivia Engel
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This came within a few days of ordering, and it was in perfect condition. Not to mention, I got emails updating me for everything. Trustworthy and dependable.
It is perfect for lap swimming December 5, 2009
purplestar (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've swam in this suit five times, and I must admit that it's perfect. It fits all of my needs! I use it
for exercise swimming at my gym. It is slim fitting enough to make my torso appear to be toned and minimizes 'jiggle'.
I would like to order another suit in navy!
Positive points:
-slim fitting
-comfortable
-non-clingy
-a nice color
-a good price
-stays in place( no tugging!)
-modest high neckline is great for exercise swimming!
-I do not feel exposed
-non-obnoxious logo
Negative points:
It was however difficult to find a correct fit with this suit! I've never bought a Speedo suit before, I chose this one because I wanted high quality with a low price tag. I eventually bought a size 36 after returning a very tiny size 32.
My measurements are 32-28-33( roughly 128 lbs), therefore I generally wear a size four. I went up four times larger than what I would have expected originally.
The suit would not offer enough support for women with larger breasts, but for my A/B cup it is perfect(It will hold them in). There is not a lot of padding on top,therefore nipples will show! However, if you're swimming no one will notice. It is relatively high cut, but not ridiculously so(It does not show too much skin). If you want low leg holes look elsewhere.
All in all, if you want a suit that is fashionable, look elsewhere, but if you want a practical suit this will be your best bet!
DO NOT be afraid to get a suit that seems to be larger than normal. I think that most of us will have more body fat than athletes.
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