HEFT Knowledge Base

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.