This bra used to come with metal connectors tying the straps onto the front of the bra.  It was the best bra I ever owned and I prefer it over the action shape, which I also buy.  BUT...  they've now gone to plastic connectors.  As others note, they turn sideways and dig in sometimes.  They also break.  Brand new very expensive bra.  I've had connectors snap on 3 of them.  God forbid it happen at the gym where I'll get humiliated.  I'm going to put them away and go back to the action shape.  It has it's issues, but it's never let me (half) down.