HEFT
The walk you already take, doing more for your body
A weighted vest built for walking, and the runs, stairs and everyday movement around it. Even Steady-Load weight, open sides, arms free. Clip it on, head out the door, and your daily loop starts asking more of your legs, hips and bones. It is for anyone adding a little more to the movement they already do, whether you are getting fitter, staying active, or keeping strong.
Steady-Load design
Why it stays put on a walk
Most weighted vests bounce because the weight sits loose and far from the body. HEFT is built the other way around.
Steady-Load fill
Fine iron sand settles into a slim panel that moulds to your torso and sits flat, so the load stays quiet and close instead of swinging with each step.
Open sides, arms free
The sides are open, so your natural arm swing is left alone and air moves across your ribs. Two centimetres of shoulder padding keep the weight off your collarbones.
Locks to your fit
Dual Velcro waist straps and a front buckle cinch the vest to a wide range of body types and hold it there, so nothing shifts mid-stride.
Shop by goal
Find the vest for how you move
For walking
Add steady load to your daily hour on your feet.For women
A fit tuned to a real frame, not scaled down from a man's.For bone density
What weight-bearing walking can and cannot do, honestly.For seniors
Gentle load, easy straps, and a lighter place to start.For weight loss
Make the walk you already do work a little harder.Not sure yet?
The weight selection guide walks you through it.Simple to use
How it works
Pick your weight
Five fixed weights, from 10lb / 4.5kg up to 30lb / 13.5kg. Most walkers start light and choose a heavier vest later.
Cinch it on
Over your head, then two Velcro waist straps and a front buckle lock the fit so nothing bounces.
Walk your loop
Wear it on the walk you already take. Same route, more work for your legs, hips and bones.
Honest comparison
How HEFT compares
| What matters on a walk | HEFT | Typical plate-loaded vest |
|---|---|---|
| Weight feel | ✓Iron-sand, flat and close | ✗Steel plates that can shift |
| Arms and airflow | ✓Open sides, arms free | ✗Often closed, warmer |
| Weight options | ✓Five fixed weights, 4.5-13.5kg, choose yours | Varies by model |
| Built for | ✓Everyday walking | Gym sets and rucking |
| Shoulder padding | ✓2 cm, spread wide | Varies |
From real walkers
What people say
I'm down 10kg in the last month and my Heft vest has become part of my daily walks. I've been really focused on getting healthier and this makes my walks feel like so much more of a workout without having to run or do anything crazy. It's super comfy too and doesn't bounce around. Genuinely look forward to putting it on now.
Bought it to add a bit more intensity to my walks and runs and it's been great. Very comfortable, sits securely and doesn't bounce around. After a few minutes I barely notice it's on. Really happy with the quality.
My husband and I ordered one each and we've been loving them for our weekend hikes. Really comfortable, stay in place the whole time and don't get in the way at all. Such a simple way to make our walks and hikes a little more challenging. Very happy with them!
I'm pretty active and bought this mainly for hikes and longer walks. It's seriously so comfortable and stays put even on steeper trails. No bouncing or awkward straps, and once I get going I honestly forget I'm wearing it. Love the extra challenge it adds without getting in the way.
I've only had it for a few days but I swear I already feel a bit leaner from wearing it on my walks. It makes them feel way more effective without being uncomfortable at all. It's actually sooo comfy and I barely notice I have it on. Literally love it.
Been wearing the Heft vest on my walks lately and I actually love it. It just makes a normal walk feel like a bit more of a workout without having to do anything extra. Super comfy too, doesn’t bounce around and I honestly forget I’m wearing it half the time. Such an easy way to add a little more intensity to my day.
Way more comfortable than I expected. Sits tight, doesn’t move around and makes a normal walk feel like an actual workout. Been using it almost every day.
Actually obsessed with this 😭 I wear it on my morning walks and love how I can make the same walk harder without spending any extra time exercising. Super secure and much comfier than I thought a weighted vest would be.
Absolutely loving my Heft vest. It's honestly way more comfortable than I expected. Once it's adjusted properly, it sits really nicely and after a while you almost forget you're even wearing it. No annoying bouncing or digging in, even on longer walks. Such an easy way to make everyday walks and workouts more challenging without changing your routine. Really happy with it.
I’ve tried adding ankle weights and carrying dumbbells on walks before, but neither was something I wanted to keep doing long term. This is so much easier. I just clip it on and go. The weight feels evenly distributed and the two straps keep it really secure, even when I pick up the pace. Such a simple way to add more resistance without needing another workout in my day.
I wanted something that would make my normal walks feel a little more worthwhile without completely changing my routine. I’ve been wearing the HEFT vest most mornings and absolutely love it. It feels secure, doesn’t bounce around, and once I get walking I barely think about it being there. My walks definitely feel more challenging now, but in a really manageable way. It’s honestly made me excited to get outside and move again.
I’m trying to get a bit fitter and this has been such an easy addition to my daily walks. It’s really comfortable, doesn’t feel bulky and stays in place the whole time. I like that I can make my normal walk more challenging without having to completely change my routine. Really happy with it.
I bought this mainly for my daily walks and I'm very pleased with it. It's surprisingly comfortable and sits nicely without feeling bulky or heavy. After a few minutes I barely notice I'm wearing it. Very easy to use and a great addition to my walks.
Obsessed with this vest. I've been wearing it on my walks and runs and it's sooo comfy. It fits really nicely, doesn't bounce around and after a few minutes I genuinely forget I'm even wearing it. Such an easy way to make my workouts feel harder without doing anything extra.
I’m in my 60s and mainly bought this to make my regular walks more challenging. Very impressed with the quality and fit. Easy to put on, comfortable over a T-shirt and it stays in position the whole walk. Nothing complicated about it, which is exactly what I wanted. I’ve definitely been more consistent with my walks since getting it.
Me and 2 of my friends went with the heavier vest for our hike to properly challenge ourselves and it definitely made it way harder. Somehow the vest itself is still so comfy though, once it’s on you barely notice it and there’s no annoying bouncing around. Such a good way to make a normal hike way more intense.
Actually love this vest. It's so much comfier than I thought it would be and sits really snug without feeling restrictive. I wear it on my walks and runs and barely notice it's there. Definitely one of those things I wish I bought sooner.
Super comfy and doesn't move around when I'm running. Honestly forget I've even got it on half the time. Fits really well and doesn't bounce around at all. Very happy with it.
Risk-free
Try it for 30 days
Walk in it, wear it up the stairs, see how it feels on a real week. If it is not right, send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Free worldwide shipping.
Good to know
Common questions
How much weight should I start with?
A sensible range is 5 to 15 per cent of your body weight, depending on your fitness and how hard you want to push. Start at the lower end if you are new, returning after a break, or older, and work up as you adapt. If you are new to wearing load, begin at 10lb / 4.5kg or 12lb / 5.5kg and give your body a couple of weeks before adding more. Our weight selection guide walks through it.
Will it bounce while I walk?
The Steady-Load iron-sand panels keep the weight flat against your torso, and dual Velcro waist straps plus a front buckle hold the fit. Once it is snug, there is very little left to bounce.
Does it fit men and women?
Yes. The dual waist straps and buckle adjust across a wide range of body types, and the fit was tuned to work on a woman's frame as carefully as a man's.
Can a weighted vest help bone density?
Walking is weight-bearing, which health authorities point to for bone health, and a vest adds load to that walk. A vest is not a medical treatment, and the strongest evidence comes from consistent, gradually increasing exercise. If you have osteoporosis or low bone density, check with your doctor. More on the bone density page.
How do I care for it?
Wipe the shell with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry fully. Do not machine wash or tumble dry it. Stored dry and out of direct sun, it holds up for years.
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