Product Description

GoFit's Adjustable Ankle Weights (5lb pair/2.5lbs each) are great for adding weighted resistance to your fitness and rehabilitation programs. The traditional styled ankle weights are made of heavy-duty nylon canvas, granulated steel shot packs for added comfort & a zipper closure to hold the weights securely in place.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4887 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 5 lb
• Color: Black
• Brand: GoFit
• Model: GF-5W
• Released on: 2005-02-10
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 6.00" w x 7.00" l, 2.40 pounds

Features

• Secure, velcro straps secure weights to ankle.
• Weights adjust easily with zipper closure
• Perfect for weight training and rehabilitation.

Customer Reviews

GoFit's excellant product, and Superior Customer Service
In the Spring of 2006, I purchased the 10 lb adjustable Ankle weight set, which is the same as the 5 lb set, save for additional weights. Two weeks ago, one of the acrylic cinchs that the velcro strap slides through broke. I called GOFit's customer service line, and explained what had occurred. The pleasant and helpful rep took all of my information, and said they would send me another set of ankle weights. I was stunned. I assured the rep that wasn't necessary, and all I desired was one replacement. No weights, etc. She said that was fine.
Today I received an entire replacement set for both ankle's, and additional weights! GoFit went far and above my expectations, and I am pleased to leave them this revue of their fine product!

Has Some Pros and Cons
I've worn many an ankle weight in my time and I have to say this is a quality product. The construction is durable and well made. The weights weigh what they are supposed to. The zipper is easy to manuever and the weight sacks are easy to remove and put back in again. The best ankle weights are the kind with a hook and slide through velcro strap. The strap is long and the velcro stays put. They seem like they'll last a long time and won't easily fall apart on you. The price is low and is a great deal for what you get.

A couple of cons however include one mind-boggling conundrum. I am a woman. My ankles, with socks, measure 9 inches around. My lower calf is 11 inches. The go-fit weights, not including strap are 12 1/2 inches long. However the diameter, when closed, does not make it all the way around my ankle. There is a 2 inch gap between the ends of the weight that is nothing but strap. As such and unfortuantely, the weight is left hanging by nothing but two inches of strap. You can pull it as tight as possible and still it won't make it all the way around. This causes the weight to eventually slip and is left hanging off one side of your foot. It can get quite uncomfortable. My ideal weight would be at least 16 inches long and have two long pull through straps, one near the top and one near the bottom.

Another con, is the weights are very noisy and can only be used when "working out". When you walk, all you hear is slosh, slosh, slosh. I prefer to be able to wear my weights any time under my pants when I'm running errands or doing alot of walking but these are too noisy to go unnoticed. My ideal weight would have thin, solid removable weights instead of the bean-bag type.

This product is four-star but I gave it only three because unless there is an upgrade in style design, I probably won't buy these weights again.

Not bad for the price
These weights work pretty well. I like the adjustability of the weights (1-5 lbs per leg). It works great for my physical therapy program. They aren't too hard to change in and out of the pockets either like some similar products. The only problem I have had with them is getting them tight enough to stay on my ankles and not slip down, but I do have pretty small ankles. I can put a washcloth under the weights to keep them in place, so I can work with it.

Overall, I am pleased with them and the price is reasonable for what you get.