Can you figure skate using hockey skates?

This beginner skater at my rink did it in hockey skates, and finally bought himself some figure skates after realising how much harder it is to be using the wrong skates with the wrong sport. But to answer your question, yes you can ('can' as in able to, not 'can' as in allowed to) figure skate in hockey skates. read more

While figure skating also requires some speed skating, thus speed is usually obtained in a completely different way than with hockey skating (or even speed skating, for that matter). Figure skates, on the other hand, are designed for more technical figures, with blades being more straight than hockey ones and with a sharp toe at the end. read more

Figure skates can work for ice dancing, synchronized skating, or freestyle maneuvers. Ice dancing skate boots might have lower cuts at the top. Hockey skates, on the other hand, are designed to suit goalies, defensemen, and forwards, each requiring different features. read more

The hockey skate is a compromise between the figure skate and the speed skate. The figure skate allows for less effort in making turns, the speed skate is hard to turn but obviously designed for speed. read more

You cannot use figure skates for hockey, as they are unsafe for both the wearer and other players. The figure skate lacks the protection against cuts or shots, and the extension on the blade to the rear of the back stanchion could impale a falling hockey player. read more