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How to buy ice skates
Look for skates that are specific to your child's needs.
Hockey skates won't work for figure skating, and figure skates won't work for playing hockey.
Figure skates have a longer blade and a toe pick on the front, while hockey skates have a curved blade and no pick.
Figure skates are more stable than hockey skates and are better for recreational skaters. If you are purchasing a first pair of recreational skates for your child, you're probably better off starting with figure skates.