# Stylish Compression Tights The Nike Power Speed Tight Helps People Run Faster By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-power-speed-tight References: [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/nike-power-speed-tight) No one will find it surprising that what an athlete wears can play a big role in how he or she performs; so imagine just what the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery) Power Speed Tight will be able to do for runners and sprinters alike. Inspired by top sprinter English Gardner, the design focuses on the linear motion of running and the muscles it engages. She says, “I have to have my tights. Tights help keep you stabilized, [and yet] give you enough free flow of movement to have the power.” What makes the Nike Power Speed Tight even more impressive is its aesthetic. Just looking at the [compression lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motiv-sports) shows its purpose in a stylish way. They run along the hip, thigh, calf and Achilles tendon to provide more support. It will be appreciate by both elite and [everyday runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vaporfly-3). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stylish Compression Apparel:** The trend towards fashionable compression garments provides opportunities for innovation in materials and design. - **Performance-enhancing Athlete Wear:** Athletic wear companies can explore unique designs that enhance an athlete's abilities and performance. - **Functional Fashion:** The fashion industry can find opportunities in combining aesthetics with functional clothing designs that meet consumer needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Apparel:** Sportswear companies have the potential to revolutionize athletic apparel by creating designs that optimize performance through form and function. - **Textile and Material Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies exploring new materials and textiles can develop innovative fabrics that improve athletic performance. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can embrace the trend towards functional fashion by offering consumers stylish yet practical clothing choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Runner Compression Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-superbeam-half-tights.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [Performance Running Footwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-footwear.md) - [High-Performance Workout Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleta-2.md) - [Athletic Performance Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection.md) - [Style-Minded Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-strength-volt-collection.md) - [Recovery-Enhancing Sport Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperice-boot.md) - [Next-Generation Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-structure-25.md)