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Brooks FastForward Crossback Bra Review
June 11, 2018The Good
- Excellent support
- Fun & functional style
- Good range of colors & prints
- Good breathability
The Bad
- Almost too compressive for A/B cups
- Hard to get on and off
- Tight around the rib cage
Comfort
The Brooks FastForward Crossback sports bra is a moderate support running bra that scored average on the comfort scale. This bra proved to be great for high impact sports more than loungewear. Despite the discomfort of its compressive nature when it’s first put on, it feels good when put to the test in high intensity workouts.
Fit / Mobility
Adjustable straps allow for a customized fit of the Brooks FastForward Crossback. However testers still reported the bra fitting tight, which made it “a little hard to get on and off” and uncomfortably “tight around the rib cage.” Even with a tighter fitting bra, it still moved well and scored well in the test group for mobility. Minimal back coverage allows for a full range of motion.
Support
As one of the most supportive sports bras in the test group, the Brooks FastForward Crossback is a highly compressive bra that will please active women. Our A/B testers said they felt secure in their highest intensity workouts. Some A/B testers thought the bra provided more support than necessary though it became a go-to bra for fast runs and workouts that included a lot of jumping or bouncing.
Breathability
Front, side, and back mesh paneling and an open back design on the Brooks FastForward Crossback kept testers cool during warm weather and sweaty workouts. The ventilation on this bra is one of the best in the test group. This bra is well designed for intense workouts and it delivers when the heat turns on.
Style / Design
The Brooks FastForward Crossback bra is one of the more serious sports bras in the test, designed to handle high intensity workouts, though it still is one of the best in the style category. Mesh paneling and an open crossback give this bra a nice look. It is also available in a range of colors and print options. Our testers agreed that it had a “cute design” and a “flattering fit.” Considering the design is a variation of the classic scoop neck, open back cross strap, it manages to take that style and make it look better than ever.
Monica Prelle is an outdoors and adventure writer who lives at 8,000 feet in Mammoth Lakes, California.
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