I bought this vest to use for push- & pullups and the vest is quite comfortable when using it while doing the exercises, however it can get quite warm. If you intend to use it while walking, it can get a bit uncomfortable after 30+ min, because the shoulderpads are placed quite close togheter to allow a better range of motion for push- & pullups, but this puts more pressure on the side of your traps with respect to your actual shoulder.Furthermore, the quality of the vest is fine but could be better. You will find a piece of nylon wire sticking out here and there, but this is easily removed with a pair of sharp scissors.Considering the pros and cons I just mentioned, I can still recommend this vest for anyone looking for more challenging workouts.PS,The vest is machine washable, after you have removed the weights off course.