Figure Skates

Figure skates are specifically designed to allow figure skaters to more easily perform figure skating jumps, figure skating spins and other figure skating moves. The figure skate boot is normally made from leather to accommodate the figure skater’s need for flexibility around the ankle. Figure skates have a sharp blade that extends beyond the back of the figure skate boot, and has a toe-pick on the front for performing jumps, and various other figure skating moves. The figure skate blades can either come mounted or sold separately from the figure skate boot. The higher quality figure skates normally come with the blades sold separately. However, depending on your needs, figure skates with mounted blades will likely work perfect for you. It is worth noting that figure skate blades have two edges, the inside and the outside. To understand almost anything written about figure skating, you will need to understand the lingo regarding the figure skate’s blade. As you read about figure skating, you will likely encounter abbreviations like RFI or LFO. The RFI stands for: Right Forward Inside edge; Right (foot) Forward (direction of the skater) Inside (the inside edge of the blade). For more figure skate information, please visit our Ice Skates page. Important: When purchasing figure skates, keep in mind that figure skates generally run a half-size smaller than the size shoes you normally wear. Figure skates come in all types, sizes and colors; please see above for a great selection of figure skates for purchase at excellent prices.