Do skins or tight shorts change your performance in sprinting?

Question

Do skins or tight shorts change your performance in sprinting?

Answer 1

for me i run faster in my speed suit because its just like a second skin like running naked lol... no clothes to get caught in the wind. (i live in chicago too so wind is a big issue in performance)

Answer 2

To an extent, but most say it's all in the mind because sometimes how you feel and to some people how they look is important to them . There are many aspects that will improve your performance. The most important way to improve your performance is obviously proper/good training, proper technique/form, good conditions and optimal equipment.If you are just depending on the equipment it's all in your mind.

Answer 3

Your performance is your performance, but it can improve your race times a bit. Skins are the way to go because they provide the least amount of wind drag.

Answer 4

Yes that's why most school uniforms are jerseys and short shorts. Also some runners tend to wear compression shorts as well. I myself wear them because they help me out.

Answer 5

Less wind resistance = more speed....well arguably

Answer 6

Yeh they do aslong as you make sure you can still make the correct leg movements .