Ice skates are boots with blades attached to the bottom, used to propel one's self across ice surfaces.

There are three main types of ice skates:

• Figure skates are used in the sport of figure skating. They have a pick at the toe that allows the skater to push off of the ice.
• Hockey skates are used for playing the game of ice hockey. The boot is generally made of molded plastic.
• Racing skates have long blades and are used for speed skating.

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