Ice skate

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.

A clap skate (or clapper skate) is a type of skate where the shoe is connected to the blade using a hinge.

See also

roller skate, roller skating, inline skate