A glance at Joseph Spiteri's gentle hands reveals the toll taken by making more than a million stiff leather boots for ice skaters' feet. His swollen fingers are stained from 50 years of exposure to ...

Any gap between foot and boot means energy lost on every stride, so skates that fit poorly will cause you pain and slow you down. The solution is technology. Major skate manufacturer Bauer has ...

An inventor in Calgary uses a special process to make hockey skates fit better, which he hopes will give players a competitive edge. Tony Meibock is a former Olympic speed skater who has adapted ...

TORONTO – Plunging temperatures will soon make way for frozen-over waterways and community rinks, giving skating enthusiasts a chance to lace ’em up for another season. Whether you’re suiting up for ...

Any winter sports-loving Canadian will tell you that ill-fitting ice skates can cause soreness, blisters and more. Any gap between foot and boot means energy lost on every stride, so skates that fit ...