Got a pair of these a few weeks ago and liked them so much, I order two extra sets as back ups. I don't really feel like I'm qualified as a skater to comment on the performance increase, but I definitely felt a difference in comfort wearing and them. If anyone's thinking of buying a pair they're running a promo with the code "Sydney" (no not Crosby) where you get 10% off and they donate a percentage to help support a youth hockey player (they have a video on their Twitter or Instagram explaining the details). Always nice to see a company finding ways to help kids play hockey