Athletes speak of "lack of respect" and that the model is not designed for maximum performance and comfort. The Wall Street Journal compared it to the sensual swimsuits that Pamela Anderson wore in Baywatch for having "a very high cut in the pubic area." Nike defended its work by highlighting that it made the uniforms taking into account the wishes of its athletes and stressed that each athlete can choose the style that they consider most comfortable for competing.
"This is not an elite track suit. It is a suit created by patriarchal forces that are no longer welcome," said a former athlete who was a national champion in the 5000 meters in the 2000s. "It's an opinion shared by several athletes, such as Queen Harrison-Claye," said an athlete who ironically suggested that the famous hair removal center in Florida should sponsor her team because of how revealing the bodysuit is. "The amount of attention that is required towards your pubic to wear something like that and on a world stage... It is honestly a lack of respect," declared the American.