Blaze Reflective Running Vest Safety Gear - 360˚ High Visibility Vest For Women & Men - Running, Walking, and Cycling

Most vests are neon yellow and have 1-2 strips of reflective tape material. Better than nothing, but this vest is on another level.THIS vest is completely reflective! The entire vest is made of reflective material. It is vastly better than a normal vest.Pros:- VERY reflective.- Drivers who approach you often turn off their high beams (because the reflective vest is so bright; it gets brighter if the driver uses high beams.)- I feel MUCH safer wearing this- Could be used as additional layer (windbreaker) in cool weather (see Cons)Cons:- NOT neon color (so only wear this when it's dark, NOT during the day. This is common sense, so not really a 'con'. If it's partially light outside, I wear a normal yellow vest since the neon color helps visibility in sunlight.)- Poor ventilation (gets hot) The material does have small holes, but it quite 'solid' compared to normal, lightweight running/walking vests. In the summer, I wear this vest only (no shirt) because it has little ventilation. This is a trade-off for getting such a bright vest.I tried taking photos to demonstrate just how reflective this vest is, but my camera simply can't capture how intense it is! On camera, it shows up as a big blob of glare, when I shine a flashlight ight at it, let alone car headlights.My wife has driven past me at night, and was amazed at how bright it is.I wear a normal neon color reflective vest during the day or during low light. But if I'm going to be running, walking or cycling in THE DARK, I wear this vest, 100% of the time.Not only do I feel safer, car drivers see me much sooner, so they have more time to react and move over or slow down. This is safe and courteous for drivers.It is so bright that it 'blows out ' my camera. This photo is the only one that worked. This was taken inside my house with the overhead lights on. I had the camera flash on to get a little bit of light reflecting. The background appears black only because the vest is SO BRIGHT it 'washed out' everything else in the photo.My only wish is they made a lightweight version for hot weather, as this does not breath very well.I also handle the vest gently, especially if hand-washing it. Over time (like any reflective material) it does start to fade. If you bend it, stretch it, scratch it or wash in the washing machine, it wears out faster. So, I hand rinse it, do NOT squeeze or wring it out, and air dry it.I normally wear a medium shirt, but I have this vest in SMALL so it does not bounce or flop around while running. The small is a bit snug, but that's what I wanted.This is my second time owning this, and I will likely get it again if/when this one wears out.

I got the vest tonight, i went for a walk but curiousity overwhelmed me, How far can they see me in advance so they don't need to shine their brights at me the entire approach. I put the vest on a hanger and put a screw into a telephone pole and hung the vest on it. Then i got in the van and did a u-turn and approached after i reset the trip odometer shortly after it his .2 miles i could clearly see the vest shiny white and all glowy. I could see it before then but not as an object that might be on a person. at 1/8 mile it was like a hollywood billboard sign. No worries on the Visibility, 1/4 steady. I did the test on 2 more poles along my walking route to be sure, same. The vest is so lightweight i barely noticed it being on and very breathable, i didn't sweat any more or less than before. the Velcro dots are in the right place for my body build on the outside. the fabric didn't rub my skin either. I tried to do a cell phone picture but it doesn't do any justice, Live in Person it's the real deal. Bright! Shipping wise, got it in 3 days as promised, Fit beautifully. Go ahead and get one, it delivers on it's promises. Enjoy !

The whole vest really is reflective. There are two settings for the Velcro and plenty of room.

Gift for my husband to wear running and cross country skiing as it gets dark out early this time of year. Light weight, very reflective, fits easily and comfortably over any layers. Not meant for warmth, but safety. Good value too!

First off, I am 5'5 and I weigh 135 and I ordered the small. The vest itself is very lightweight and actually pretty neat. Some have complained about how they "ripped" the fabric and I can see how that might happen but if you are careful about unhooking the velcro patches after use you shouldn't have any issues. Just be a little gentle I guess. It 100% reflects light including direct hits of sun. People have stopped me to talk about the vest--so it has a cool factor. Back to the fit---they really need to fine tune the placement of the velcro circles along the waist. If I close it on the tightest ones it's super tight at my waist. If I close it on the looser set, it shifts and hangs weird. I'd like to see a new version with different spacing on the velcro circles but otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase.

I was getting advertisements from a company that sells something similar (full reflective vest) but the price seemed a little high for just a vest. I figured I'd try out this cheaper version and have been pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't say it's the lightest or most comfortable thing out there, but it's adjustable enough (not too tight - not too loose) that I don't really know I'm wearing it. We'll see if that changes as the weather warms up, but I doubt it'll make that much of a difference. As far as safety and effectiveness goes, I can definitely see that oncoming cars tend to notice this better than my last vest (which only had small reflective strips). I also checked my security cameras as I walked up the driveway and could tell the vest really lights up (surprisingly so) when light is directed at it. It actually beat my expectations and I'd recommend something like this to anyone who walks, runs, bikes, etc in the dark.

I am using the vest riding in the dark. The vest has great reflective qualities. I also run in the dark but it feels a little too heavy to run in. I am really happy with the purchase I would purchase again. The fit is good and adjustable if need be.