Customer Reviews Brooks Dare Cross-Back Run Bra 2.0

Great bra. It's soft and comfortable, stays put for the whole run without any curling or twisting or creeping of the band or straps, and doesn't chafe. It's not as supportive as the Dare Racerback or Drive Convertible that I also own, but that's not surprising given the lack of hooks. For a pull-on bra without hooks or adjustable features, it's very supportive.

This running bra gets 5 stars for pure comfort - and also looks great! The 4 I have are used in rotation every week. I do wish it was a bit more supportive and lasted longer. The downside of fabric this comfortable might be it's ability to maintain tensile strength?

I really like this bra, almost no chaffing. I had to go one size smaller on the band to get a good fit.

So.love the color!!! But so much bounce people!!! Maybe I should have sized down but then not sure if I would have been able to get it over my head!! The fabric is nice for summer though when I sweat!! Just can't find the right bra with very little bounce for the girls!!!

Used the size chart with great success! Being a large breasted runner I have never found "the" perfect sports bra but this one is pretty close! Has minimal bounce but what I really love is the seamless design so while it is holding me in, it isn't digging in. Purchased the 38DE for those looking for comparison. I don't know how well it will hold up after multiple washes, after one it didn't feel the same but still worked well. We will see!

Just as good of support as the old version but not as good of side boob coverage. ;)

It's a really good bra! snug fit, good support and sleek-looking. My only issue is as other reviewers had stated- it stretched out at/around the band after a handful of wears. That isn't a dealbreaker, though. I've ordered a second one because the fit everywhere else in the bra is great! For reference, I am a 34E and I ordered size Medium

This is a really comfortable running bra. It was very easy putting it on over my head and taking it off when i was sweaty after my run was just as easy. The material is soft and pliable. I did a couple of 10 mile half marathon training runs in this bra and there was no chafing. I did however return the bra to Brooks. I'm a 36C and i just didn't have that snug held in feel with this bra.

Pleasantly surprised! The form fitting of this bra is really comfortable for light running, gym work, yoga, or hiking. I am 36D and have trouble finding a bra that feels 'secure' enough for activities but I really like this one. Have not used it for a longer run yet.

The fit and feel of the bra are great, it's easy to put on, easy enough to take off when all sweaty. The design is very comfortable. I do think it was a little small on the cups I had some side boob spillage. I do love the holes for breathability.

Didn't like the fit . . . returned

Love the previous versions I've gotten of this racing bra: they fit great and don't get smelly. The molded shape doesn't press too much on my rib cage and they're really comfortable. However, this most recent one seems to fit more tightly, even though I bought the same size as usual.

Did not provide enough support.

The fabric was nice and smooth, the shoulder straps length seemed OK. The issue we had (it was for my daughter) was that it was difficult to get on and off, and the bottom band was too tight without any 'give'. We went by the size guides listed, but I guess it ran smallish. What would be great with this style, would just have an adjustable band that opens like a bra, and adjusts like one. We sadly had to send it back, but Brooks was very good about returns, and we'll shop with them again.

It's a lot of bra. I like the bonded edges and smooth seamlessness. It gaps at the side and I don't like that. I have yet to wear it so I don't know if it will rub. The band fits but the cups are too big.

Very comfortable- soft material. However it is not supportive and too expensive for an unsupportive running bra.

Great bra, but it runs large and stretches out Pros: The Crossback 2.0 has the great chafe- free qualities of the Strappy Run bra (seamless, no clasps or metal). Cons: The sizing on the 32A/B is larger on the Crossback 2.0 than the Strappy Run bra. After 2 yrs of use training and running ultras, the sides on the Crossback are gaping and it has stretched out quite a bit. The lack of clasps / hooks / metal hardware is simply essential when running for 12+ hrs at a time with a pack and has eliminated my chafing issues. I just wish the sizing were consistent and didn't stretch out. If that can't be fixed, please bring back the model that fits - the Strappy Run bra!

This is a nice bra, but not for me. The straps are too short for someone with a long torso. And it cut into the ancillary breast tissue in my armpit. I've found this is a problem with most racer back bras, they push everything up and then it spills out at the armpit. If the back were adjustable, it would be better. I love the fabric and have an earlier version of the dare scoop back bra that is perfect. But the new ones all have these short straps. Oh well.

I have several of the previous generation of this bra and it was my absolute favorite, and I say that as a busty runner. I especially loved the fact that it had no hooks, which have historically given me really bad chafing in other sports bras. I am really disappointed in the redesign. Please rethink the straps, the gap on the middle that allows the straps to "move" is far too big and loose and basically guarantees that the straps will slide up to a halter style and cut at my neck, even on short 5K runs. The previous design never gave me this problem. I was also annoyed to see the giant wad of tags persist in this model. I have had to cut these and the stitching out of every bra and it's annoying because when I go to buy a new one, I have to look up my size in my purchase history rather than being able to just check it on the bra. Please fix these issues. The fabric, cup shape and support are wonderful and deserve a better strap design and tags that don't irritate!

These are soft and super comfy at first, and they provide decent support. But they stretch out quickly (8 or so wears/washes) and then they start to get really stretched out and no longer provide support. I regulated them to walking after they started to stretch but they continue to stretch out and are no longer good for walking either. I am not even big chested, they just stretch and stretch until no longer useful. They are pretty expensive for the short lifetime. Nor recommended.

I really want to give this 5 stars because I love that there are no clasps or anything and that it fits so well; however, there is a big design flaw that I wish they would have considered: there's a big tag that's sewn into the side of the bra. After cutting the tag off, it naturally left this spot with exposed stitching that ended up digging into my skin during my run and caused a huge chafing spot near my underarm.

I have tried this bra for running, but it does not give me the support and locked down feeling that I got with the Juno. The shoulder straps are a bit too wide and creep up towards my neck. Otherwise, it is comfortable for non running exercise. For reference I wear 38D. I like the feel of the fabric.

This bra is comfortable, but difficult to get on and off, especially when sweaty! It's also supposed to be for high impact but it's kind of painful to run in because it doesn't offer enough support/prevent bouncing. I can only wear it for non running/jumping workouts.

Good for casual training. Does not have the high impace support for larger chest size that I was hoping for,

Great at first! Unfortunately only got about 3 months of wear before the elastic stretched. Can no longer use for running, but still good for lower impact exercises!