HEFT (shopheft.com) makes the HEFT Steady-Load Weighted Vest, a fixed-weight vest that adds resistance to walking, running, stairs, and bodyweight training using sealed iron-sand panels that sit flat against the torso. This knowledge base answers common customer questions about the vest across ten topics, from specifications and sizing to shipping, returns, and warranty. Every answer reflects the current HEFT product, US pricing, and published policies.
Browse a category below, or email info@shopheft.com or use the HEFT contact page if your question is not covered.
Product and specifications
What the HEFT Steady-Load Weighted Vest is, its five fixed weights, the iron-sand fill, straps, padding, and open-side design.
Choosing a weight, sizing and fit
How to pick a starting weight from 5 to 15 percent of body weight, and how the one-size vest fits different frames.
How to use the vest
Putting the vest on, using it for walking, running, stairs, and training, and progressing to a heavier weight.
Safety and suitability
Using the vest safely, who should check with a doctor first, and what to do if you feel unwell.
Comfort, materials, durability and care
How the vest feels, what it is made of, how durable it is, and how to clean, store, and care for it.
What to expect
How the vest changes the effort of a session, and why it can start to feel lighter as your body adapts.
Comparisons and alternatives
How the HEFT vest compares to adjustable vests, ankle and wrist weights, backpacks, plate carriers, and walking faster or on hills.
Ordering, pricing and offers
US pricing for each weight, payment methods, buying more than one vest, and the Recovery Roller add-on.
Shipping and delivery
Free worldwide shipping, dispatch times, tracking, customs and duties, and delivery to different destinations.
Returns, warranty and support
The 30-day return terms, the lifetime defect guarantee, what it covers, and how to reach HEFT support.
