Bala reviews and discussion

4.4

90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sleek, colorful aesthetic design
  • Durable, long-lasting construction
  • Comfortable, soft-touch materials
  • Portable, travel-friendly pouches
  • Limited heavier weight options
  • Irritating, scratchy velcro closures
  • Ankle discomfort during longer use
  • Occasional slipping and readjustments

Bala earns largely positive reviews for chic, well-made fitness accessories that make low-impact workouts and daily walks more engaging, but the brand is limited by light weight ranges and recurring comfort issues with Velcro and ankle fit. Reviews praise the Bala Bangles, Bars, and 10 lb Power Ring for sleek, colorful design, durability, and easy travel/storage, while noting sliding, scratching, and insufficient heavier options that reduce usefulness for intense training.

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236 reviews and posts

  • Micro-weighting levels up workouts without you even knowing it. Love the sleek design, variety of colors and versatility in use. Pilates, walks - on ankles or wrists! Easy to pack and effective.

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    Different sizing options for smaller wrists/ankles - sometimes I feel like they are sliding around and I can't get them tight enough

  • Gorgeous weights! I received a gift card and purchased my wrist/ ankle weights, I use them when I walk on the treadmill or peloton but wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t have the gift card

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    A more affordable price point

  • I got the bala bangles of 1lb for my pilates class and it’s making a huge difference. They’re super comfortable to wear and so stylish. Can’t wait to get another pair for my ankles.

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    I would like more weight offers because I feel like I would need to move up the 2lb ones and that’s the highest one they offer.

  • super pretty!! i love working out with these and they definitely are high-quality materials and super durable

  • Cute, well designed weights. Work really well for Melissa Wood or Barre workouts.

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    A clear indication of which side should be laid on first would be really helpful!

  • I was expanding my at-home gym equipment and ordered some ankle weights. First and foremost, these things are GORGEOUS, a lot of gym equipment can look clunky and more brutalist, which is fine, but these things are sooooo visually pleasing. Looks aside, the weights feel great, and the weight feels equally distributed throughout the ankle, and it doesn't leave any imprints on the skin.

  • I was gifted a set of ankle weights for my birthday and they are lovely. They come with a convenient bag to put them in once you’re done working out.

  • The chicness of Bala is unparalleled and the line extensions are brilliant. The minimalist look and high-quality feel of the brand is on trend and pleasing to the consumer. I love the OG Bala bands and have been loving the Bala mat! The pop up store in NYC is amazing and a fun place to take a workout class if you are in the city.

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    Sometimes the velcro doesn't stick and the bands fall off.

  • Design-focused, high quality workout accessories. I have the 2 lb and 1 lb Bala Bangles, which are an easy and convenient addition to many low-impact fitness routines. I want to buy the Bala Ring next!

  • Such a cool product, I am really glad they made longer ones to fit around the ankle. It is a little difficult to wear on the wrists with an Apple Watch though

  • Love the notion of stylish workout equipment and genuinely enjoy wearing my bangles - they're comfortable, are easily cleaned unlike sandbag-style weights (which can get super sweaty), and super cute. Also, as I build out my home gym, I enjoy having weights that fit my personal aesthetic.

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    Wish Bala Bars and Bangles each came in a higher weight.

  • Love my bala bands. They are so comfy and don't get in the way of your workout like traditional ankle or wrist weights. Only downside is the high price, but if you workout enough with weights they are worth it.

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    Pricing could be lower.

  • I like wearing my bangles on walks. I’ve worn them on my wrists and ankles and they’re comfortable both ways. I received these as a gift, so I’m not sure I would pay full price for them.

  • I really like my Bala bangles and use them often--however, I do think they're a bit overpriced for what they are.

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    Price

  • So aesthetically pleasing! I love the look of these products in my home and not having to hide them for them to fit into a convenient space. However, I do find myself still leaning toward wanting to use traditional dumbbells a lot of the time and don't use these products as much as I look at them. Definitely a luxury product, just overpriced weights as the end of the day.

  • Easy to wear and store. Makes a small but noticeable difference in workouts and great for wearing around the house as I WFH.

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    There's a weird smell upon first use. It didn't go away for around 2 weeks!

  • They are high quality but can be hard to put on and take off.

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    Stretch rather than Velcro to put on.

  • Cute weights but wish they had a larger range of weights.

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    They have excellent design but wish the weights could come in heavier options