Customer Reviews Brooks Dare Racerback Bra

I did not like how it fit me. It kind of compressed me above and below and I know I got the size right. Usually high impact bras that offer the most support are my thing but I did not like this one as soon as I tried it on.

I?ve been hesitating to buy a Dare sports bra, frankly because the reviews on here aren?t great. Unfortunately, 2 of my aging Junos finally gave up the ghost, so I was forced into it. I purchased a Dare racerback at my local Roadrunner Sports store. It was comfortable when I tried it on and was true to my normal Brooks size (36C). So far I?ve worn it for short to medium length runs (3-8 miles). I would say its ?adequate?. Its not quite as supportive as the Juno, the straps are made of flatter material that digs in a bit, and I?ve found the mesh material to be slightly itchy. I haven?t had any problems with chafing though, and as I said the support is adequate for me personally being a smallish C cup. However, I really expect more than adequate from Brooks. Please bring back Juno or give us something equivalent!

I like the softer material of this bra. It makes it more comfortable and it's easier to put on. I dislike that clips on the straps slip whenever I move due to the smoothness of the material.

This is a beautiful bra, probably the prettiest I?ve had in the decade of buying Brooks bras for running. But this is not a high impact bra other than the band is supportive. The strap sliders do not stay put during my running and within 5 minutes of running the straps are loose. I finally used safety pins to keep them in place, but even still the bra is not supportive enough for large breasts. Bring back the Velcro straps! E.g. the Juno bra on this regard is excellent.

I need a lot of support, and this bra provides it with one problem - the adjustable straps loosen as I move. Being petite, I loved the fact that I could tighten the straps and get extra lift, but throughout my workout I find myself having to tighten them over and over. It's easy enough to do, but I really wish they'd stay put. I didn't notice when testing the bra out because it happens slowly over time. With a lot of running and jumping though, I'm having to adjust practically every 5 minutes. It just doesn't want to stay at that tightest setting.

I bought this at my normal size which is great if it is used as a regular bra...I should have went a size smaller because it is not at the high impact if running. I hate for my chest to bounce and this bra does not hold you down.

I like the color and material but found it lacking in support and difficult to secure. I wish I had read other reviews before purchasing.

Material is strong and the coverage is great for the size I ordered (34E). The 34 fit on the first clasp; I prefer the middle clasp. Going to try the 36 to see the difference.

A nice bra but not for high impact activities. This does not offer the same compression as its predecessor, the Juno.

I didn't feel like it provided enough motion control for running, which is what I was really looking for. I am size 34G

The support is medium-high, but the adjustable straps loosen during workout and constantly need to be tightened. I?m 32DD for reference.

I didn?t feel like it provided enough motion control for running, which is what I was really looking for. I am size 34G

It fits well and the colors are bright. I do have to say that for a bra that is listed for high impact, I have to tighten and re-tighten the straps a lot while I am running in because they slip with the impact. My chest has a bit too much bounce when I run in it.

It fit well enough but the straps didn't stay in place. The back connection also didn't hold in place and the piece connecting keeps turning. Not a very secure hold.

Fabric is very soft and smooth. The straps slide way too much and I have to adjust often during runs. I like the adjustable strap around ribs bc there are multiple hooks. It feels secure.

It fit well enough but the straps didn?t stay in place. The back connection also didn?t hold in place and the piece connecting keeps turning. Not a very secure hold.

Love the fit, but the other reviews were right: this is not a high impact bra. The straps are too stretchy and I found they didn't "lock me in" for a solid run. The molded cups are nice though and I like it for my walks and other might to medium activities, but for running? That's a big narwhalnope.

I love this bra in theory but it's hard to get on. Specifically, it's really hard to close. It takes a lot of patience to close it. And I don't feel like I can run bra since the straps keep losing, I am constantly making them tighter during my run,

Wonderful material, great colors, but I can't adjust the straps enough, so they're too long, which ends up ruining the great support that could be possible. :( Because I love everything else about the bra, I'm going to try to shorten them myself by sewing.

Wonderful material, great colors, but I can?t adjust the straps enough, so they?re too long, which ends up ruining the great support that could be possible. :( Because I love everything else about the bra, I?m going to try to shorten them myself by sewing.

I wanted to love it. Very similar to the juno, but a little lighter padding. I liked the straps adjustabilty I just wish they had a J hook to unattach them. It was too difficult to get out of and therefore I had to return.

Not as sturdy as my old juno (bounce a fair bit), but still pretty good. Straps also do not stay adjusted. They slide back and loosen in the middle of the workout.

A very pretty bra but I returned it. The cup area just didn't fit me well. I liked the back of it and the shape of the bra, just the overall fit was not what I was looking for. I tried two different sizes but just didn't care for either fit. I am looking for a bra for tennis, not running. This one seemed like it could be somewhat restricting. Luckily Brooks has a great return policy. I will definitely purchase from them again in the future.

It seems to support ok. I had to get a slightly larger band size than I normally wear because there were none in my size (34) However, there is a weird fold at the band that sticks out on the sides on either side of my breast, and a funky seem that leaves a impression across my chest and breasts. I haven't done a long run in it, but I'm afraid that seem will chafe if I do.

Looking for an alternative to my beloved Juno for 36DD -- so I need serious support and no chafing. This bra is very comfortable and soft, but perhaps too comfortable and soft? I've worn it for a handful of 5-8 mile runs so far. The band seems to roll over a little bit and the straps might be too soft and stretchy where I need a little more stable support. I really like how soft and comfortable this bra is, but it's not a dupe for the Juno and won't be a long run solution for me.