Skating is one of the most exhilarating winter activities. It’s a fun group activity and a great form of exercise. If you’re thinking about getting out on the ice this winter, you’re going to need a ...

When it comes to inline speed skates (aka fast rollerblades), more wheels mean better grip on the road, but also more rolling resistance and thus less speed – fewer wheels mean more speed but less ...

When it comes to motorized inline skates, pretty much every product we've seen requires you to buy a whole new set of electric skates. The Blade Booster is different, as it adds a removable powered ...

A team of engineers at Brigham Young University are developing smart skates specifically for athletes who spin, jump and do crazy pirouettes on ice. Why? Well, figure skaters land with a force equal ...

What’s the difference between figure skates and hockey skates? Picture the graceful figure skater, jumping, turning and spinning sharply. They pivot and spin in the air and float across the ice on one ...

Olympic figure skaters wear boots that are heavily reinforced with thick, stiff leather interiors and extra ankle bracing. Figure skates are made with wide tongues, with rubber or sponge padding for ...

Figure skating is to the Olympics as sequins are to the sport: inseparable. The figure skating events at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics begin even before the opening ceremony, and to the surprise of ...