The shoulder pads 2.0 are great! They definitely make a difference. I wore my 701 vest for 1 week with no pads just to see the difference and they definitely help a lot, and I’m glad I have them. I wear my 701 vest everyday, 8-10 hours a day 5 days a week. If you’re thinking about buying the shoulder pads just buy them. Some people say they don’t make a difference and some say they do. For me they make my set up a lot more comfortable. Like I have said before, I’m a commercial electrician and my job is what supports my family. I do not take short cuts on things that make my job easier and more efficient and makes me comfortable everyday while doing my job. I believe in what diamondback does and stands for! They listen to the real trades people that’s out in the field everyday like us to help make the best products on the market that suits our needs!!

These feel great. High quality material and well made. They definitely help a heavier vest sit more comfortably on the shoulders and make a long day easier.

But again, I’m giving a lower rating because of the overall experience. After ordering from Canada, I had to pay $275 in surprise duties and taxes through FedEx. Diamondback barely mentioned this during checkout, and later I found out through their support thag their products are no longer made in the U.S.

The shoulder pads are solid, no complaints about the product itself. But the hidden import costs and lack of transparency make it hard to recommend buying.

Comfortable addition to vest

One of the pads I got was wider than the other and the padding was okay , kind of hard getting the shoulder strap through the holes but did manage to get them through. Using them on my vest , the previous ones gave me rashes on my shoulders so I hope these feel better.

Great add on to the 701 vest. Comfortable and easy to install