Customer Reviews Brooks Dare Cross-Back Bra

Hard to size for me. I have swimmers shoulders and the bra would not come down far enough to completely cover me.

Fabric was soft and comfortable and I liked the cross back design. The molded cups are a plus. Unfortunately, the straps were way too short. Would love this bra if only the straps were adjustable.

Good material, cup fit is true, BUT the straps are not adjustable and they are not long enough for the bra to not ?ride? up; the length from shoulder to under the girls isn?t enough, and I doubt that I am not in a normal range.?

Initially I love how this bra fits when I put it on. But after running in it several times, it just does not provide the support I need. I'm a street 34C and 36CD in this bra, and in my mid'40's. It's almost as if it isn't long enough, I feel like I'm slipping out of it. It may work better for smaller cups / younger bodies. I'll be using it for yoga and yardwork going forward.

Shipped it back. I'm so sad that Brooks does not make sports bras like they used to. I've been using their bras for over a decade and have noticed that the quality of support has been deteriorating. I figured I'd give them one more try with this bra. I'm a 34 D and was spilling out of this one. No bounce support and coverage. Such a bummer.

It's comfortable but I wish the length was adjustable like with straps as it comes a little short and rides up. Also still get rub burn around underarm from it

It?s comfortable but I wish the length was adjustable like with straps as it comes a little short and rides up. Also still get rub burn around underarm from it

Fabric was comfortable, but I felt there wasn't much of a lower band, and it didn't provide enough support. I also wished there was more padding for the nipples.

I'm sure this is a great product, but it seemed to run small and was a bear to get in and off. Putting it on and taking it off was line a workout in and of itself. I returned it. I guess I line snap closures better than pull on styles. May just be a personal preference thing for me. I liked the fabric and support.

It is supposed to provide maximum support. It did not for me. There's no structure to hold you and with elastic it's just isn't right for me. I also found it difficult to get in and out of. I love your shoes.

As a 40D, absolutely NO control of vertical breast movement during low impact exercise, like briskly walking. Insufficient support for any moderate (cycling) or high impact (running) movements. Comfortable wide shoulder straps though.

The fabric is really comfortable, but this is not a supportive running bra. Lots of jiggle. It is currently being shipped back for a return.

Not good for large bust. This bra was about impossible to get into but once in it, there was no support. Just one big uni-boob that bounced with every moment. Disappointed.

this was kind of tight which is strange because I bought another color and it was great but the navy was tighter than the others.

The fabric felt nice and the style is cute but I don't know how anyone could get this bra on - many reviews said it went on easy and was comfortable. I ordered my correct size but the bra was impossible to get on. Pretty disappointed - the search for a decent racerback running bra continues.

Super comfy fabric, but the gaping under the arms made me return. I tried two sizes and both gaped under the arms.

This bra runs very small. I have a different style in the same size and I couldn't even get this over my shoulders. Disappointed because the fabric and quality are good.

This bra runs very small. I have a different style in the same size and I couldn?t even get this over my shoulders. Disappointed because the fabric and quality are good.

Nice fabric and styling. However, the bra is not as supportive as the description leads you to believe. Also the sizing is a bit off. I bought two sizes and neither fit quite right. Had to return both.

runs extremely small. if you have a larger chest this won't work

I purchased a 38 C/D. I would typically purchase a 38D high impact Brooks sports bra. I especially have a difficult time finding bras that fit my frame- 5'1" with narrow shoulders. I like the concept of The Dare crossback but the fit misses the mark. This bra gapes at the top of the armpit area and I'm constantly pulling up the straps to get things back into place. In my experience, I would consider this bra for low or medium impact activities.

I purchased a 38 C/D. I would typically purchase a 38D high impact Brooks sports bra. I especially have a difficult time finding bras that fit my frame- 5?1? with narrow shoulders. I like the concept of The Dare crossback but the fit misses the mark. This bra gapes at the top of the armpit area and I?m constantly pulling up the straps to get things back into place. In my experience, I would consider this bra for low or medium impact activities.

I am middle of the road on this one. I love the material and the overall fit. However, I would not say this is a high impact running bra in comparison to the other high impact sports bras. I am a 36d and don't feel quite the amount of support that I would like. That being said I have not chaffed and this is HUGE living in the south and doing all my running outside.

This bra is not a comfortable fit for me. My other Brooks bra is much more comfortable for my shape.

I wanted to love this bra. Brooks racerback bras are my favorite to run in and I thought I'd love this bra too, but I do not. It doesn't seem long enough and rides up when I run and there's extra space near the armpit area so the bra doesn't lie flat. Weird fit. Will probably return.