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Going to say it's just a bunch of leftovers in limited sizes. The original SpeedPlate fit and molded better than the second generation SpeedPlate. Just prone to cracking overtime. Something new from Bauer may be in the works.

You don't have enough volume to fill the boot properly. So yeah, tongues can twist and things rub. But the twisting isn't whats causing the blisters. If those were from your tongues, they only be on the outer side of the foot, not both. You'll never punch a boot smaller. If you try punching my guess is your problems will get worse, not better.

Can it explain the constant twisting tongue in outwards direction? Definitely could be explained by the boot being too big/loose and allowing you to pronate and push the tongue out of the way with your lower leg Can it explain the injuries on my interior ankle bones? Also could be a contributing factor either by the boot being too long and allowing your foot to slide forward or too wide and not fully securing your foot. Since the marks on the inside of your ankle, also could be caused by excessive pronation as your foot collapses to the inside edge My opinion - based on the information you've provided - I see no way punching the inside area of the boot causing your ankle bone issues will fix anything. It sounds and looks to me that you have much bigger fit issues than needing a punch. Take that with a grain of salt given I am no expert.

Ok, so the 2 cotton socks was an experiment. In my mind, being able to even fit in there with 2 thick socks on points towards needing a more tapered and/or smaller fit. I can feel the difference between a super thin and slightly thicker skate sock in my True TF9s. Best fitting skates I've ever had, but they are pretty wide, so doesn't sound like it would be a good match for your foot shape. Getting my skates on with 2 thick socks would be impossible.

We need to just rename this the "What's broken on Steve ?" Thread... Hang in there Brother.

I remember when it was: Hockey Monkey > Hockey Giant > Total Hockey > Pure Hockey

Steve, you're one of the toughest guys I've ever known. Hoping all goes well with the recovery.

Howdy, Holy shit dude. Mark

I don't think less than a mm of masking tape will affect the fit and even if it does affect how your skates feel, you can always just add a thin layer of whatever you want to fill in that space. Ie. Thin piece of plastic, foam etc. Personally I don't think it'll affect the feel.

I just got a Christmas sweater to go with my socks!!