The only structural part of the ice skate that is different for boys and girls is the width and length. Just as in regular shoes, boys’ shoes are usually wider and longer for the same sizes as the girls’ shoes. This is true with skates also. The colors and designs for girls are more feminine in pastel colors and delicate patterns. Boys’ skates tend to be bold dark colors in blues, blacks, and brown that would match their basic colors of clothes best.