Your Canadian Resoler & Gear Supply
Ontario Resoles was established in 2016 to provide Ontario climbers and boulderers with a local option for high quality resoling and repair of their climbing shoes, and is now serving all of Canada. We are committed to producing top notch work using modern technology, and we strive to innovate in an industry that has remained unchanged for too long.
We are an authorized La Sportiva and Scarpa Resoler.
We now have a retail gear shop packed with climbing gear to help you do what you love. Shop in store and get expert advice, or online with fast & cheap shipping.
Everyone at Ontario Resoles has a relentless passion for exploring the world through climbing.
We hope that we can help you pursue that same passion.
Our Promise
We are committed to providing top quality resoles & performance tuning, as well as advice, sales, and service that we can stand behind.
If you are dissatisfied with your shoes we want to know about it. We will repair, under warranty, any shoes that show irregular wear or delamination within 30 days of being returned to you.
Our Vision
Quality
To offer the best quality resoling, repairs, and performance tuning of climbing shoes. To be your go-to climbing gear shop with excellent advice and customer service.
Social and Environmental Responsibility
To operate with a socially responsible business strategy, and to help preserve the wild outdoor spaces we love by offering a greener alternative to the replacement of worn climbing shoes.
Passion
To employ passionate people, and ensure that their employment fuels, rather than stifles, their passion.
The Team
Mike Doody
Owner, Head Resoler
He is the driving force of our mission to continually provide the best quality possible. With a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, he left a comfy corporate nine-to-five, and started Ontario Resoles in his garage, combining craftsmanship with a technical approach to climbing shoe resoling. His engineering knowledge guides the process that produces our outstanding resoles, repairs, and performance enhancements.
Favourite Shoes: Furia (OG), TC Pro
Climbing Since: 2013
Fun Facts: Used to do competitive motorcycle roadracing. Appreciates a good Hex placement, and the occasional squeeze chimney.
Bronson Kozdas
Climbing Shoe Resole & Repair Technician
Bronson was a 2023 addition to the team. He has a meticulous eye for quality and detail that he honed through years of knifemaking as a bladesmith. He’ll put a new and razor-sharp edge on your climbing shoes.
Favourite Shoes: La Sportiva Solutions, 5.10 Moccasyms
Climbing Since: 2015
Fun Facts: Farm-raised & home-schooled, has the metabolism of an entire pod of Orcas.
Alan Tom
Climbing Shoe Resole & Repair Technician
Resole Operations Manager
He joined the team as an apprentice late 2019 and is producing top quality work; a master of his craft. Alan brings passion and enthusiasm to the team, with a depth of experience in the climbing industry with route setting, photography, and training.
Favourite Shoes: Scarpa Mago, Butora Acro, Tenaya Iati
Climbing Since: 2010
Fun Facts: Can drop knee over the shoulders. Eats crimps for breakfast. Can’t dyno v1.
Jocelyn Sahli
Climbing Shoe Resole & Repair Technician
(currently on leave)
Jocelyn joined as an apprentice in 2022 and has quickly proven herself capable of our high quality standards of workmanship. She brings a positive and creative attitude both to the team and to our customers.
Favourite Shoes: La Sportiva Miura Lace, Scarpa Instinct VSR
Climbing Since: 2015
Fun Facts: Beloved human to dogs named Beta and Tufa. Got married atop a multipitch route in Banff. Lived in the Amazon jungle for a month.
Keyan Tanious
Climbing Shoe Resole & Repair Technician
Keyan joined the team as an apprentice in 2022. The experience he has in auto body repair, painting, and industrial construction helped develop the eye for detail needed to craft the top quality resoles that he does.
Favourite Shoes: La Sportiva Python, Scarpa Drago, Scarpa Generator
Climbing Since: 2011
Fun Facts: Proud keeper of a 15 foot Python named Snuffles.