Customer Reviews Brooks Dare Cross-Back Bra

This bra is very comfortable but unfortunately does not work well for long runs. I wore it for a 16 mile run and had really terrible chafing. I've never had issues with this before. It works well for short runs where you're not going to sweat a lot. It is very comfortable and I'm going to use it at the gym or for other activities. I can't comment on support because I'm an A-cup and don't have problems there.

This bra is very comfortable but unfortunately does not work well for long runs. I wore it for a 16 mile run and had really terrible chafing. I?ve never had issues with this before. It works well for short runs where you?re not going to sweat a lot. It is very comfortable and I?m going to use it at the gym or for other activities. I can?t comment on support because I?m an A-cup and don?t have problems there.

I wanted to love this! The seamless front and clean design were very appealing, but my experience with this bra is just an overall struggle. I wear a 32DD and bought the 32D/E size. It is impossible for me to put it on the normal way where you slip it on over your arms and reach behind your back to clasp it. The band is so tight that I cannot stretch the two sides to meet behind my back. I feel like you'd need to have amazingly buff arms to be able to do it. So to get into this bra, I either have to wear it back too front, clasp it, then turn it around or I clasp it together first and then slip the bra over my head (which is also extremely difficult). Just not for me.

Not for larger chests, not comfortable and super tight and hard to get on and off. Support was more medium than high.

I returned it as was a pull over the head type. Unfortunately there wasn't a picture did not show the back and I assumed it had a closure in the back. I have 3 dare ones that have hook and eye closure. At 67 years old I don't wear this type.

Cute. Seems well made. Seems true to size. Couldn't get it off without jumping to a hard landing trying to jar it off 1cm at a time. I sold it to my neighbor.

This bra was nice at first wear but after sometime breast would slip. I do however miss the Maia sports bra that Brooks used to make. Those were 5 stars in my opinion.

Does not fit like a C/D. The is built for someones "girls" that a perky or enhanced and high up. Dont get wrong, i am jealous, my "girls" dont sit that high anymore.

Does not fit like a C/D. The is built for someones ?girls? that a perky or enhanced and high up. Dont get wrong, i am jealous, my ?girls? dont sit that high anymore.

It would be great but for me, the straps come at a spot that is uncomfortable after a while. I realize I need straps that are spaced out more. This one happens to pinch a nerve in shoulder near neck. But great support.

Love the colors. Underarm seams uncomfortable. They dig into my armpits.

Like many, I miss the old Brooks bras. The Uplift Crossback was the best and this just doesn't compare in terms of fit, support, and breathability. Would highly recommend sizing up on both the band and cup. Ended up returning (which was super easy and I very much appreciated that!)

Like many, I miss the old Brooks bras. The Uplift Crossback was the best and this just doesn?t compare in terms of fit, support, and breathability. Would highly recommend sizing up on both the band and cup. Ended up returning (which was super easy and I very much appreciated that!)

I always felt comforted knowing I could rely on Moving Comfor then Brooks for quality high impact sports bras for DD's...until Brooks completely redesigned their entire sports bra collection. I dutifully purchased multiple colors of this bra and had to give up after about 2 months of use. This bra was barely supportive. I've sadly had to move on. I'm not sure this bra was even beta tested on anyone above a C cup. I'm not opposed to new technology but please please please think of us active women with a DD or above!

Material feels wonderful, small for size.

I like the fabric, I wish it offered the support the Juno and Maia did. The back rode up, I bought my normal size and the fabric gaped on the sides. Odd fit, no support. I cannot return it, dressing rooms were closed so I bought it and crossed my fingers. Bring back the better bras.

read this bra was the best replacement for the discontinued MAIA. It is Not! Odd fit, readjusted straps several times and still has a gather in front between cups. Pulled down the back and sides and it still rode up when I proceeded to move in it. Took it off and wore one of my remaining Maia bra's. Now just hoping the Maia comes back.

So disappointing. I have been a long time wearer of the Juno and the Rebound racer- they were the only bras I would wear to run. I was so sad to see they were discontinued but hoped that this bra would still provide the support I needed. This bra is no where close to the amount of support needed for me to run in. Was this tested on larger chested women who run? It doesn't appear so. It's also a shame they have gotten rid of the adjustable straps- those were so critical when I was nursing my son and would need to nurse him before/after a run! Just really disappointed.

So disappointing. I have been a long time wearer of the Juno and the Rebound racer- they were the only bras I would wear to run. I was so sad to see they were discontinued but hoped that this bra would still provide the support I needed. This bra is no where close to the amount of support needed for me to run in. Was this tested on larger chested women who run? It doesn't appear so. It's also a shame they have gotten rid of the adjustable straps- those were so critical when I was nursing my son and would need to nurse him before/after a run! Just really disappointed.

(Cyclist and weightlifter, though I dabble in higher-impact activities as well.) Some stars for comfort (and I emphasize this - one of the most comfortable sports bras I've worn), but this bra does not provide enough support for large-chested folks to do everyday errands, much less high-impact running. It felt like a perfect fit the first time, but stretched out over a few wears and after 2 weeks feels and looks quite saggy, even right out of the wash. Without any adjustment points to make up for stretching, this is a no-go for bodies that need real support. I'll probably give another style a try, but I'm running out of hope for Brooks. I was a fanatic about the Fiona and would recommend it to any large-chested athletes who were looking for comfort and support. I was distraught to find out that the line had been discontinued. The new designs didn't look terribly supportive (based on 20 or so years of shopping for sports bras as a larger athlete - do you know what crossbacks do to our necks?), and the reviews seem to confirm: Brooks is leaving their larger clientele behind. Really disappointing.

(Cyclist and weightlifter, though I dabble in higher-impact activities as well.) Some stars for comfort (and I emphasize this - one of the most comfortable sports bras I've worn), but this bra does not provide enough support for large-chested folks to do everyday errands, much less high-impact running. It felt like a perfect fit the first time, but stretched out over a few wears and after 2 weeks feels and looks quite saggy, even right out of the wash. Without any adjustment points to make up for stretching, this is a no-go for bodies that need real support. I'll probably give another style a try, but I'm running out of hope for Brooks. I was a fanatic about the Fiona and would recommend it to any large-chested athletes who were looking for comfort and support. I was distraught to find out that the line had been discontinued. The new designs didn't look terribly supportive (based on 20 or so years of shopping for sports bras as a larger athlete - do you know what crossbacks do to our necks?), and the reviews seem to confirm: Brooks is leaving their larger clientele behind. Really disappointing.

I hoped this bra would work, was too short for my frame.

Challenging to get on/off and the straps were very short. I ended up returning.

I like the idea of this bra. It is a good fabric and wicks well. On mine however, the bra (or seams) chafe under the right arm. I end up with a sore spot and red irritation. I have gotten out my scissors and keep trimming the bra in hopes that I can eliminate the source of chafing. It still irritates but little less- but not comfortable enough for a long run. I am fearful that the trimming is likely to result in the seams fraying and coming apart as I trimmed where the seam would have been double stitched to lock the seam. Anyway, it is very disappointing. It appears well constructed and the fabric is good - but I am unable to wear it without getting sore and red under the right arm. I did not read of other reviewers experiencing this problem so perhaps one off. It is cut high so does hit the underarm area; a lower cut under the arm might have helped. I am disappointed as I wanted a bra with no clasps to avoid chafing. It is easy to get on and off but pain when running and after is just too big an issue.

Definitely not a running bra. Very little support. Wearing it for cycling but not running.