My partner is blind, and we bought a set when running together, we found without them other people would try and run through the middle of us which they couldn't as we used a guide strap between us or expect him to get out the way (often running straight into him). Yes they are a bit obnoxious but unfortunately necessary when running round a built up area.

I'd wear one during a race. When you run with people who have no idea how to run in a group it might just be enough warning to have people stay away from you. If you run with a guide and use a tether to keep you together it might keep people from running in between you.

I don't think I'd wear them for a regular run. But it might make some people more comfortable so if they wanted to wear one they should.

I don’t run, but I do a lot of Nordic walking and I always wear a neon yellow reflective “blind”-vest. I feel much safer on the road and in the forest as I can’t use my cane but still show people that I’m blind.

But I believe that wearing a “blind”-vest should be every person’s own choice and no one should be shamed for wearing or not wearing a vest.

I’d like to share a funny story with you! My fully sighted brother was about to go somewhere with his moped in the dark. Our mom told him to put on a reflective vest so that he would be more visible on the road. He grabbed the closest vest, which happened to be my “Blind”-vest. Luckily, our mom could stop him before he left the house… Just imagine people’s reaction if they saw a supposedly blind person driving a moped on a country road in the dark!🤣

Ugh no. Just. No. Besides, even if I did consent to wear/use them, they still wouldn't do a lick of good bc sighted people still wouldn't pay attention to them.

I have a simmular one.
Doesn't have the word blind on it but the logo of a person with cane and dog instade.
I use it for all sorts of events from running to just walking.
For some reason the sighted folks understand it better when i walk around with that sign printed on my back than if i just whent out with my guide dog.
I'd say just use em if you want and don't if you don't want to

No thanks. I also don't think they should be required for organised events, honestly.

I run, I didn't even know this existed and I love the idea.

No thanks I don’t want to advertise loudly that I am blind thanks.

Ew, no. Who'd want that?