The Brooks Dare Underwire Sports Bra is a high-support running bra with an underwire, molded cups and a back hook closure. Brooks says each breast is supported individually, and retail listings put the size range at 32C to 44F. The list price is $75 and the Brooks page showed $45 with black sold out. It is built for medium to large busts that need maximum support, and Brooks covers it with its 90-day Run Happy trial.
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Brooks Dare Underwire Bra Review (2026)
3.8/5
our rating
our rating
$75 seen $45Full price on Brooks’s site, checked Oct 7, 2026
Best for: Runners with medium to large busts who want maximum support.
Skip it if: You prefer a pullover or a thin, seamless bra.
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What we like
- High support with individual underwire cups
- Hook closure
- Adjustable straps, wear as scoopback or crossback
- Covered by Brooks' 90-day Run Happy trial, per the page
Watch out for
- Sold out in black at fetch
- Fabric not listed on the page
- Reviewers mention straps coming loose and hook bending (small sample)
On this page
Fit and sizing
Fleet Feet lists sizes 32C to 44F, with cups C to G depending on the band, and says the bra suits medium to large busts. The Brooks page itself does not list sizes. It has a back hook closure and adjustable straps that can be worn as a scoopback or crossback. Fleet Feet says Brooks designed it with the University of Portsmouth Institute for Breast Health.
Fabric and feel
The fabric is described as Brooks DriLayer HorsePower, a sweat-wicking fabric with strategic perforation. Fiber composition is not listed. The molded cups are built in, and Fleet Feet says the molded cups are meant to prevent a uni-boob look. Padding thickness is not specified.
How it performs for running
Brooks calls it high support, with individual underwire cups that reduce bounce. For runners with a larger bust, that encapsulation approach tends to help. The tradeoff is the hook closure, which takes more effort than pulling on a bra. A small sample of Fleet Feet reviewers (3.5 from 4) praised comfort and support, but mentioned straps coming loose in the wash and a bent hook. See our best sports bras for a large bust page.
Price and value
The page shows $75 list and $45 sale. Brooks backs it with its 90-day Run Happy trial per the page; see Brooks for the details. The black colorway was sold out when we checked.
Alternatives
For a bigger cup range, the Panache Power Wired is a long-standing option. For a pullover with high support, see the Gymshark Running Sports Bra. For a clasp bra without underwire, see the Nike Indy High Support.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you dislike underwire, want a pull-on style, or have a small bust.
Specs
| For | Women |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 32C–44F (per Fleet Feet) |
| Extended fits | Plus sizes |
| Support | High |
| Cup sizes | C–G |
| Padding | Fixed |
| Closure | Hook |
| Adjustable straps | Yes |
| Longline | No |
| Style | Crossback |
| No | |
| Good for | Running, HIIT, Long runs |
The verdict
A high-support underwire for runners with medium to large busts, with a 90-day trial from Brooks. Buy it for running if encapsulation works for you. Skip it if you dislike underwire or hook closures, or if black is the only color you want, since it was sold out.
Alternatives to consider
Gymshark Running Sports Bra3.8/5 · $58Panache Power Wired Sports Bra (5021)4/5 · $84Lululemon Energy Longline Bra (Medium Support, B–D Cups)3.5/5 · $68
Frequently asked questions
What cup sizes does the Brooks Dare Underwire come in?
Fleet Feet lists 32C to 44F, with C to G cups depending on band.
Is it high impact?
Yes. Brooks calls it high support with individual underwire cups.
How does it close?
Back hook closure, per Fleet Feet.
Is there a trial?
The Brooks page says it is covered by the 90-day Run Happy trial.
Sources and last checked · Oct 7, 2026
Notes: Ratings estimated from specs and review consensus (owner reviews, brand-page reviews, tester sites); not tested by us. Brooks page lists price ($75 list, $45 sale), support and features but not fabric or sizes; sizes/hook closure from Fleet Feet's product page. Cups C–G depending on band. Fleet Feet showed 3.5/5 from 4 reviews..
- brooksrunning.com/en_us/dare-underwire-run-bra/350078.html
- fleetfeet.com/products/womens-brooks-dare-underwire-sports-bra
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