Great vest, I got the shoulder pads but haven't needed to use them yet. Highly recommend.

I am 5'0, 150lbs, pretty fit. This vest is perfect. I ordered it with the shoulder pads, but I actually like wearing the vest without the pads. I haven't ran in this vest, but it's great for power walking and and hiking. The weight is just right for me! The stitching and quality is to notch. Thank God there were no weird smells. I like that the side straps aren't too tight making it easy to move and maneuver.

Very nice weighted vests that slides easily on/off. Padded shoulder make it comfortable as your are walking. Very good vest for the money

Can't speak to the longevity of this vest yet as I just got it but I gotta say I'm very impressed with the quality and build, especially considering the price compared to other weight vests on Amazon.

I purchased this weighted vest (with shoulder pads) mainly to change up and increase the intensity of my cardio workouts which usually take place in the form of running/jogging. Having used the vest a number of times now, I'm quite happy that I purchased it.Comfort and fitment are critical to me. The vest molds well to my upper body and with a few adjustments on the side straps I find it to be pretty tolerable for running. I usually adjust it a time or two before beginning in order to dial-in just the right amount of "snugness," so it's not too tight so as to restrict my breathing, but also not too loose to bounce around while I pound the pavement. I have not had any issues whatsoever with the straps bothering my shoulders, albeit, this is only a 20-pound vest. It's comfortable enough during warmups and cool-downs that the vest is hardly noticeable to me. It's worth noting that it's been cold here, so I've been layering up with multiple shirts/sweatshirts, so that may provide a benefit in terms of the comfort of the shoulder straps.The materials and construction of the vest appear to be very robust. Time will tell, but based on what I see, this is a tough and rugged setup that is built to last.As far as the weights go, I was a little worried that since they are sand filled bags that they would be prone to failure and leaking, but they seem to be put together well enough. I've played around with them a bit and don't have any difficulty getting them out or back in to make adjustments. For what it is worth, and this is just my opinion based on what I am seeing, I think if you take the weight packs out, you want to keep them aside somewhere so they can hold their shape thereby making it easier to get them back into their compartments on the vest.For a touch over 40 bucks with the shoulder pads, I'm impressed with this vest. It bears the weight evenly and comfortably. I was looking as some vests with plates, but to me, for jogging, this type of vest seems like it affords the best fitment.Overall, this vest is a nice addition to workouts that were getting a bit stale, and at a price that seems pretty darn good. I really don't have anything bad to say about it, but if something changes in the future I will come back with an update.UPDATE 1/13/2024: Just wanted to pass along that after more than a year of regular use for jogging, this vest is still going strong and it shows virtually no signs of wear and tear. The vest, the weights - they all look perfectly fine and ready for more. The dimensions of this 20-pounder are perfect for me. The vest rides high on my abdomen/chest, and it does not bounce or flop around whatsoever. I can't speak to the other weight options, but in my opinion RUNmax nailed it pretty darn well with this 20 pound vest. However, there is one thing that irks me after a year of ownership, and that is the escalated price tag for this vest. I purchased my vest on December 13, 2022, for $40.46 (including tax). Here I am today updating this review on January 13, 2024, and the price has rocketed to $64.99, and that is without tax! I will repeat what I have already said - this is a great vest - tough, comfortable, and exceptionally designed. But, the new price of $64.99, well, I'm kind of without words for that.

I got a few bruises on my ribs from the vest (10kg) after a 45-minute run, but all in all it seems very well made, pocket for phone and place for a bottle is really practical, and there is almost no bouncing.

De buena calidad, se ajusta bien al cuerpo, y pesa mucho más de lo que imagine. Lo use para calistenia y no es nada incomodo, para correr llega a ser un poco incómodo pero nada que afecte el ejercicio.

Love this an addition to my workouts. Velcro stays secure. Great option for weight removal and addition. For the price, it does the trick!

A decent vest which is adjustable for both size and weight solidly constructed. I use the vest for running and have a short and stocky build - for fit reference purposes, I'm 5'9" about 190 lbs, 46" around the chest and 34" at the waist. I generally run between 3 and 10 miles at a go and on the longer runs I haven’t noticed any knee or back pressure. I have experience running with other weighted vests, flak jackets and body armor, I bought the 40lb version and have the shoulder pads installed.The vest is a full torso length; it covers down to my hips, that’s good for running, not so good for any bending exercises. Each weight bag is about a foot long and they are carried low on the chest and over the stomach. I haven't experience any of the problems some others had mentioned with the vest falling towards my head doing pushups or other exercises, but I wear it as tight as possible; the upside to this is that most of the weight is on my torso and not the shoulders.PROS:Easy to adjust the weight load - the vest has 5 pockets front and back which each hold a 4lb sandbagWell constructed - the stitching seems solid, the torso straps are wide and so far the Velcro has held well throughout runsComfortable fit- I generally wear an underarmor compression shirt under the vest and haven’t had any chaffingPocket – There is a Velcro pocket high on the right side of the chest that can be used to hold ID or a smaller MP3 player or IPOD, it is not large enough for a phone the size of an S7CONS:Bounce – so far it’s been hard to control bounce at the shoulders, Its not really any worse than body armor and I’ve found that by distributing the weight centrally with a slightly higher load on the lower back it minimizes it fairly well, but it is still present.Belt- To control the bounce I really need to crank down on the torso straps so its tight below my chest. While the straps are wide and hold well, it is difficult to get it really tight since they are overlapping straps (you hook up one side, then pull the other across over the top, you can’t pull both ways at once to tighten). The vest would really benefit from an adjustable buckle system on the sides so you could put it on snug then tighten it.TAKEAWAY: Overall a good vest for running and general exercise; be aware it is full length so ab work while wearing it is impractical.

I bought the 20 pound vest. I’m 5’3” about 125 pounds. I work out from time to time but wanted something for the mornings when I walk my dogs. I thought I should go with the 40 pound so I could work my way up but decided to go with the 20 pound. I have used it a few times now and only on the 10 pound weight, it was the right amount of weight for me.There are 4 pockets in the front and back allowing you to easily slip the 2.5 weights out to adjust it perfect for you. The Velcro that wraps around it is very strong. One long velcroed pocket at the top for your phone and a little spot for a water bottle at the bottom. My boyfriend who is 6 foot wore the 20 pounds for a run, he said it fit pretty snug but did move just a little. He also mentioned he would of gotten more weight for himself however it slowed him down a little.Cons- it’s not the most comfortable on the shoulders without pads. I also wish the arm straps were adjustable. It looks really big on me, I don’t think I would run in it because I wouldn’t be able to make it snug enough.