Customer Reviews Brooks Dare Cross-Back Bra

Fit was uncomfortable. Did not like

Super soft bra, but offers no high impact support. Great for yoga or biking, but running...hard no.

Initially this bra worked well, but after wearing it for the fourth time, it no longer stayed in place. During a half marathon, it constantly rode up, forcing me to duck behind trees to readjust myself. I've since worn it twice more on short training runs and had the same thing happen. I have several Brooks bras, but this is the first one that is a major disappointment. I feel like it was a waste of money since I can't trust it on even a short run.

This bra is a disappointment on so many levels and is NOT a running or high impact bra as advertised. First, it stretched out almost immediately and did not retain its shape and now it has no support at all. Second, the adjustable straps loosen almost instantly and don't stay in place because the hardware that should hold them in place is loose and substandard. I have bought brooks bras for years what happened? The Juno, The Fiona --- why did you stop making those? And replace them with this - essentially it is a tank bra, maybe good for yoga or no impact activities and even then it has this awkward foamy fabric that pulls away from the skin. If I use this to run, I could damage my breast tissue, it has that little support. It immediately became un-usable. PLEASE Bring back bras with strong adjustable velcro straps that truly keep their shape and hold breasts with no movement. Like Juno and Fiona! I loved how those held you inlace and when you were done running you could loosen the straps but tighten when you are doing high impact. The whole Dare range is awful. You are a running company! Sorry I am so mad, these are just expensive and a joke. And no its not a sizing issue - I tried it on at a store prior to ordering from Brooks.

I tried this bra after my beloved Rebound Racers that I have been wearing for many years were discontinued. Started out great and I thought all would be well, but it has loosened up over just a few months and now doesn't provide enough support. I'm wearing my 8-year old rebound racers instead. Bring back Rebound Racer!

I wanted to love this bra SO bad. The fit is amazing, and it's extremely comfortable. But oh my GOD, the chafing. In their attempt to create a seamless bra, Brooks has instead created a bra with such a sharp edge that it cuts into my skin a way no other bra ever has. I initially purchased this bra in a 32 A/B and wore it for an 8 mile run. Horrible chafing. Then I increased my band size to a 34 A/B and wore it for a 10K race. Same horrible chafing. If I only ever planned to wear this bra for very short runs, it might be worth keeping. But the price point isn't worth feeling like I'm being attacked by fire ants when I get in the shower after wearing the bra for more than 6 miles.

The bra was way too big on the sides

I ordered the same size I have been wearing in the Fiona, and could not even get it over my chest. So disappointed that Brooks decided to stop making the Fiona. I don't know what kind of running bra I can get, but it's not this one.

I asked Brooks for a bra that will dry when it gets wet for hiking and SAR in variable weather. They suggested this bra, unfortunately this bra stays wet longer than even my cotton bra and feels cols and uncomfortable for hours. I suppose if you sweat lightly it pulls sweat off your skin into the padding but then it stays there and feels terrible!

This sports bra didn't fit well, rides up and the seams on the straps were itchy and I got a rash where the seams are. I got the size that I have worn in other Brooks bras and that I have loved and worn out!

This did not fit well. I tried multiple sizes. Sorry

I liked how it felt and the material. What I didn't like was that it didn't stay in place and slipped up a mile into a 4 mile run. Ordered what I perceived to be the correct size based in chart and measurements along with your bra finder. Returned it immediately after washing it. I wish you had not discontinued the Fiona.

I loved this bra it fit great held in the girls! I first wore it a couple times on some short runs 3-5 miles is was perfect. Then I wore it on a 10 mile run towards the end of the run it was uncomfortable. When I took the bra off I had a few abrasions where the stitching was on the inside of the bra. It drew blood! Super disappointed!! This has never happened to me before. Bought size 30 DD/E natural. Love Brooks shoes hate this bra!

Not supportive enough. Did not like at all.

This bra was not very supportive. I am a 34DD and the material is too stretchy and thin to keep the girls in one place.

Had high hopes for this bra. While running it would not stay in place and would ride up. Ended up with chafing under my breast.

This is NOT a high impact bra! Bring back the Juno please! There is still a lot of bounce. Brooks has a long way to go to improve!

Made from cheap material, very poor fit

I returned it. Didn't seem like it was sized right.

Really awful bra. Not at all comfortable for running. Made out of a weird material. Please bring back the Just Right Racer! I have to send this back.

Not for me. I wanted to love this as the feel of the material is ideal and molded cups without pads to adjust is a great design. The remaining parts of the design did not work for me at all. Strange fit and bulging.

Beautiful style, but these bras were too big and loose. Maybe I ordered the wrong size. But it just did not give the support I need. I had to return them.

Terrible fit. Ridiculous sizing. Can I give it a 0. Returning.

I didn't like the fitting. I took measurements and bought it but the fitting was not right.

As comfortable as this bra is, I have found that I consistently chafe in this bra. It's quite miserable...No matter how much glide I apply I'm left with the same results. I even purchased this bra initially from a running store, taking the time to be professionally fitted for this bra, but still I'm left with poor results.