Hyperwear Hyper Vest ELITE Fully Adjustable Weight Vest - Stretch CORDURA® Fabric Zipper Thin Steel Weights - Weighted Vests for Running, Strength, Endurance, Walking - Sizes S, M, L, XL

Love it. I am 5.5, 140lb bought a size medium. I started walking with it at 7lb and gradually added weight. I love that it clings to my body and the weight is not just on my shoulders. I like that it is adjustable in fit as well as adjustable in weight. I won’t have to buy a whole new vest when I want a heavier one. Because of that, it is worth the price. It seems very well made. I have had mine for about 4 months with no wear issues. In backpacking we always emphasis not carrying all the weight on your shoulders. The weighted vest that just have weight on the shoulders look miserable to me. That is why I went with this option. Highly recommend this vest.

I have now had this vest for over 2 months. I didn't know if I would use a weight vest consistently, so prior to this one I decided to try the Tone fitness one at 8lbs. That one goes over the head and sits at the waist, and I liked it a lot (some may not like the weight on the clavicle area though). Since that one is static weight, I decided to try this one once I decided I enjoyed using a weight vest.I liked that it used metal weights and was adjustable. I previously bought the Pro version via "used" on Amazon but when I got it it already had some tiny holes in it. I decided to fork out the money for the pro version and it feels MUCH more durable. I didn't get the other one they have designed for women because the weights are in 2.5 increments and are sand, as well as not as distributed over the torso/back - but that one did look nice at half the price.At the time of purchase, I was 156 lbs, 5'4", size 10/12 (woman) with a short torso. I got a medium and it fit with about 2-3 inches of cord. Its very compressive, which is great because I have shoulder pain and I noticed the weight didn't sit at my shoulders at all but very evenly distributed. No issue with the clip on the cord moving as older reviews state; the clip has been changed and is not the same as the picture. It doesn't budge. The logo is also white, not orange.10 lbs is a nice weight for walking - it actually comes in closer to 11 lbs. I am not washing the vest, as taking and reinserting the weights would be tedious. I like that this is likely the last vest I will ever buy - as I get older, I can take weight out as needed. The packaging is pretty cheap - just a plain cardboard box, but I guess they save money on packaging.No hot spots on the best, but your mileage will vary depending on your body shape (and how it changes). I thought the corners in the armpit area would be annoying, but it's been fine. I wear it with a workout tank underneath for my walks.All in all, for durability, flexibility of weights, weight distribution, and value for those things,I think this is the best weight vest out there. I looked at others that seemed much cuter, but they were only a static 5lbs (and pricier!) and that wasn't going to cut it for me.

Great vest! I’d size up if you’re a moderately muscular body type. Adjustable weights are very easy to take out and put in. Start out slow with half the weight and build up gradually. Really good for cardio workouts and getting stronger.

As one who walks daily for fitness, in order to add some additional challenge to my workouts, I recently decided to purchase this weight vest. After using it daily for a few months now, I'm happy to report it was an excellent decision. This vest is well made, easy to put on, easy to add or remove weight as desired, and has held up to months of daily use with no visible signs of wear. I'm very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone who is seeking to add a weight vest to their toolbox!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I just got this and I’ve only done a couple short walks. Supposedly it comes with a tool to help insert the weights, but no tool was included. The video show it coming out of a very nice box, mine was fulfilled by Amazon and just in a plastic bag stuffed in a box. All the weights were already in the best. Still looking for that tool, as they are difficult to get in and out.Also haven’t been able to find a video that shows how you start micro loading the weights. I have had people tell me start with just the back in order to maintain your posture and then eventually move to the front. I’ve also seen people say that you should load it around the back and the front. It doesn’t seem like hyper vest has a series of Videos that show you first how should the best fit? I got both small and medium and I’m not quite sure but I’m going to settle on the small. Would’ve been nice to have more information as to how wide the gap should be on the side. Where should it sit on your waist above your hip bones or over them? It just doesn’t seem to be that much information about this. Also, I’ve been thinking for more information on how weighted vest help with women over 60 and osteopenia, or osteoporosis. It’s interesting that there’s no study. I’ve been able to find that test the difference between walking without one and walking with one. It just starts with walking with one and the number of weights that you have. It also doesn’t show somebody who is never walking, sedentary, and then starts walking with this fast. Would be great if the maker had some studies that could point to the efficacy of wearing this.Outside of that, it’s very well-made, the fabric is heavy duty, and I have some outdoor research jackets made of the same material that have lasted forever. I am a little concerned about washing it because I have seen some reviews that talk about the smell. It says to spray it with Febreze, I think maybe wiping it down with warm water, letting it air dry might be a better option for me as I don’t like spraying chemicals on my clothing. Overall, I looked at a number of weighted vest and settled on this one. It is a bit more expensive, but I think overall it’s better for your shoulders and your back. I’ve had two shoulder surgeries and some of the others just wouldn’t work around my neck and shoulders. I think overall this is the best option For long-term use. My goal is to get up to where I can wear it on my 10 mile hikes.