WSS™ Independent Reviews

About Women's Sports Store

Sports products were never designed for women. We're changing that.

Women's Sports Store is the UK's first certified women's sports retail destination. Every product we review is independently tested against the Women's Sports Standard™ — seven rigorous pillars that measure what actually matters to active women. No brand bias. No vague praise. Just honest, evidence-based assessments.

Why we exist

80%

of women have experienced poor product fit

86%

more likely to buy a WSS™-certified product

98%

want clearer independent standards

We built the Women's Sports Standard™ because the sports industry has spent decades designing products for men and shrinking them down for women. Our independent review framework holds brands accountable to real standards — tested by active women, scored transparently, published regardless of commercial relationships.

Source: WSS consumer survey, n=331.

The Women's Sports Standard™

Every product is held to the seven pillars of the Women's Sports Standard™. Read the full standard →

  1. 1 Inclusive Fit & Proportional Sizing
  2. 2 Functional Performance in Use
  3. 3 Adequate Support Standards
  4. 4 Thermal Regulation & Material Performance
  5. 5 Genuine Female Design
  6. 6 Diversity & Inclusion in Testing
  7. 7 Transparency & Independent Verification

Our review team

Every review is written by an active woman who has tested the product in real conditions. Our team combines editorial expertise, specialist clinical knowledge, and first-hand experience of the fit and performance issues women face every day.

HW Holly Woodford
Co-Founder & Editor

Holly Woodford

Holly is a long-time advocate for women in sport. An endurance athlete and self-confessed kit geek, she tests gear in real training conditions and cuts through the hype to find what actually works for women's bodies and lives. Holly built the Women's Sports Standard™ framework and oversees every review published on the site.

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RunningTrailTriathlonKit & GearTechnology
MB Mel Berry
Co-Founder & Editor

Mel Berry

Mel believes we're all capable of more than we think. Growth comes from listening, adapting, and moving forward with purpose. As a coach her goal is to help athletes unlock their potential, enjoy the journey, and get access to great products that make it even more enjoyable. Mel leads testing across swim and triathlon categories and brings exacting standards to every product she reviews.

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SwimmingTriathlonCyclingCoachingEquipmentSports Bras
GR Gemma Richardson
Women's Health Physio & Pilates Teacher

Gemma Richardson

Gemma is a specialist Women's Health Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher who helps women recover and move with confidence. She puts equipment and wellness products through everyday use, sharing honest insights grounded in clinical experience and real life. Her specialist background means she spots what other reviewers miss — how a product actually performs for women's bodies under real conditions.

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RunningGymPilatesWellnessRecovery

Get in touch

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