Description
- DARKNESS IS NO LONGER THE ENEMY – Be seen from over 2 football fields, as light explodes off this orange reflective vest running. At night you’ll immediately notice cars giving you room while walking the dog, jogging, or biking
- LIGHTWEIGHT & BREATHABLE – 247 Viz mesh keeps your body cool & comfortable. The running vest for women doesn’t ride up while cycling, riding a Motorcycle reflective vest, bicycle or horse. Wear over any clothing and you’ll hardly notice it
- ADJUSTABLE & COMFORTABLE FIT – The adjustable waistband ensures a perfect fit for different shapes & sizes. See sizing chart in images. Fits men & women. Includes a pocket for your phone or wallet
- INCLUDES REFLECTOR BANDS FOR VISIBILITY – We include 2 retro reflective hi vis bands, reflective ankle bands / armbands. Our Running Reflective vest / high visibility women clothing keeps you safe
- WON’T RIP OR STRETCH – Our reflector vest will last for years, so no more reflective gear needed. Use for mens running reflective clothing
AC –
Note – there are two versions of the high-viz vest, one with denser material and one with a lighter mesh. The denser is brighter by far, but much less breathable. The one I’m reviewing here preferable for vigorous activity.
I purchased this vest for two reasons – hiking and running. It is suitable for both – perhaps hiking/walking on the road more than running, since it isn’t as light or breathable as alternatives. This is a vest where you trade those two qualities for greater visibility.
Pros:
Very visible, there’s great coverage with the high-viz material and prominently-placed reflective stripes. This means it works very well in the day and the night.
I like the design myself, more than most vests on the market, there’s enough material here that it both avoids the “sports bra” look. It also lays flat and doesn’t appear to be disheveled.
It is quite secure if you get the right size, it doesn’t bounce around or get out of place as you move.
Cons:
Despite the claim, the vest is still a little weighty and bulky compared to other offerings on the market. This emphasizes visibility, not airflow or weight. So if you want to stash this in a hiking pack for rare use, you will end up carrying more weight than necessary.
My only real complaint is that the flaps on the side are a reflective material rather than a mesh, even though that is where the vest is most likely to make contact with the body. I found some perspiration build up in that area even when running in cool temperatures. I will lay out a grid and use a leather punch to ventilate that area, but it’s a relatively obvious oversight in the design.
Fit:
I am a 5’10, fit male. decent muscle mass all around but not too bulky, ~33″ waist and 40″ chest. I tried both the small and the medium and the small is perfect for running, conforms well to the body. Medium is too large and has about 2-4″ of extra length at the bottom flaps. If I were wearing this with a jacket or normal clothes while walking, then the medium would be better, but since I’m wearing only a compression shirt while running, the small is the way to go. In fact, I plan on stashing the medium I purchased in my car for contingencies.
Broadly; would recommend.
Kindle Customer –
It has a zippered pocket in front that great for an iPhone 13 and a folded leather case that holds is, credit card, cash, and keys.
The Velcro works just fine around the waist, it doesn’t cover all of the Velcro in its entirety around the hips.
I like it as I don’t have to worry about a purse or wallet while riding.
Edit: May 30, 2023
I’ve taken two stars away because of the exposed Velcro. The Velcro roughed up my jeans on the front upper thigh area. Just FYI.
Julinka B –
Nice comfortable and attractive vest. I need it for biking. I can say the drivers definitely see me when I wear it.
Stephen G. Viegas –
I needed a visibility vest for running in the dark and daytime cycling. This combo is great with visibility cuffs for both wrists for running in dark conditions. Just what I needed!
Michael –
Adds visibility and the cuff pieces are great for keeping cuffs from getting caught in the chain. Good for hot weather or can be put over warm clothing in cool weather.
NOTE: One complication for bicycle riding is the Velcro panel will catch on the fabric of my shorts or pants when I am pedaling. This causes wear on the cloth of whatever pants I am wearing since the hooks from the Velcro are constantly pulling at the fabric of my shorts or pants each time my leg comes up when I pedal. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to make sure the two Velcro panels completely cover each other. When I do this, I find the size medium is pulled too tight for me. So I am ordering a size Large. Pay attention to the waist circumference in the sizing chart. The low end of the range is the circumference if you place the Velcro panels so they completely coincide. It is possible to attach the Velcro part way for a larger waist size but that causes the pulling issue when pedaling.
Laurie Luck –
I am a road runner and need to be sure drivers can see me no matter the time of day. This is a lightweight (read: cool for the summer) super-bright vest that slips on over one’s head. The velcro side tabs are simple and easy to fasten. I love the little pocket in the front — it’s where I keep my Burt’s Bees lip balm (who doesn’t run without their lip balm?!). It’s big enough for a key fob, money, and a credit card, too.
AimL –
Nice quality, bright, lightweight mesh with good reflectivity. My husband wears it for evening runs and biking home at night and says the cars give him lots of space because he’s so visible. I wear it to walk home from work and feel much safer that I’m being seen when it gets dark. The small size fits us both just fine-we are around 5’5″-5’6″ and the vest ends at the top of my hip. Fits securely over a jacket and sweater combo. The adjustable Velcro bit that sticks out can catch on softer clothing like fleece or soft sweaters. The armbands that come with the vest are too large so I attached it to the top of my backpack’s hook loop since my pack covers up the back of the vest. It comes with instructions for how to keep it nice- after 25 washes or long exposure to sunlight, the reflectivity can get reduced. I keep it in a tote bag when not in use. It’s a great product for my needs!
AS Loveland Co –
Very adjustable. American made!