Speedo Pick Up Energy Back One Piece Swimsuit Reviews

3/23/2015 Perfect

By Cape Codder

I lap swim, and have always bought Speedo or similar brands, but I like Speedo in particular because they offer many suits that are lined, and they are designed for a swimmer's body type (for reference, I am 5'-7", 110 lb., 33"-26"-33") -- broad shoulders & upper rib cage but not busty, and relatively narrow hips. Additionally, I am long from crotch to shoulders, so finding a suit with enough length can be challenging. Speedos usually are fine, especially on top. I like my suits to be high enough and tight enough around at the top not to gape when in the water, which this delivers. I ordered the 34 in this, and it is perfect. Tight when dry, and perfect in the water (lycra does stretch more in the water than poly). I don't need a lot of support, so I always go for the narrow straps, which I find more comfortable than the wider ones. I own both poly/enduro and lycra suits, and for pure comfort -- performance aside -- I find the long-life lycra more comfortable. It is softer and has better stretch than poly. Loved this new fabric pattern & color, so I went with it. Very flattering on.