The age-old dilemma: hockey skates or figure skates? Which should you get? Each style of skate is designed for different functions. The skates are specialized. Let's look at each of these. Let's compare the differences and why you might want to get one over the other. ✅ Get Your 2023 Figure Skating Planning & Goal Setting Guide: https://www.skatewithaimee.com/shop Use the Promo Code YOUTUBE to Save! ❤️ More About Hockey Skating: https://skatewithaimee.com/hockey-skating ❤️ Polar Skate Shop in East Hanover, NJ: https://www.polarskateshop.com/ (not sponsored) - let Greg know that I sent you! 🎥 Trying Adjustable Size Skates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOjtWsCZgFI 🎥 Videos About Buying Skates:    • Buying Figure Skates   🎥 Everything You Need To Know About Figure Skating Blades:    • Figure Skating Blades   ❤️ Get Your Team USA and Olympic Gear Here: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/rnG2RQ ✅ Get 10% off your purchase from Kiss & Cry Angels: https://kissandcryangels.com/?ref=aimee Use Promo Code AIMEE (affiliate link). ✅ Become an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and/or Nutrition Coach! Current ISSA Promotions & Discounts: https://bit.ly/3iiovZ5 (affiliate link) 00:00 Introduction to Hockey Skates vs. Figure Skates 00:36 Hockey Skates 01:12 Hockey Skate Balance Point 01:29 Hockey Blade Profiling 01:47 Why are Hockey Skates So Stiff? 02:39 Are Hockey Skates Beginner Friendly? 03:12 Figure Skates 03:34 Figure Skate Balance Point 04:19 Why Do Figure Skates Have a Toe Pick 04:29 Toe Pushing in Figure Skates 04:44 Hybrid Ice Skates | Recreational Skates 05:16 Should I Get Hockey Skates or Figure Skates? 05:28 Why Are Figure Skates More Beginner Friendly Than Hockey Skates? 06:03 Is It Easier to Switch from Figure Skates to Hockey Skates Than from Hockey Skates to Figure Skates? 06:14 Can I Figure Skate in Hockey Skates? 06:22 Can I Play Hockey in Figure Skates? 06:49 What Are the Best Ice Skates for Learn to Skate? 08:11 Should I Wear Thick or Thin Socks with Ice Skates? 08:25 Where Should I Go To Buy Ice Skates? 08:46 Are Adjustable Size Ice Skates Good? My name is Aimée Ricca, and I’m an ISSA Certified Elite Personal Trainer (E-CPT), Nutritionist (CN), and Youth Fitness Coach (CYFC). I'm also a PSA Ranked and Rated Skating Coach/Choreographer. My passion is to inspire and empower you to achieve your healthy living goals – because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive! ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ Disclaimers ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ This page contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. For more information click here: https://paidforadvertising.com/ ⚠️ I am not a medical doctor. Each individual’s health, fitness, and nutrition success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire, and motivation. As with any health-related program or service, your results may vary, and will be based on many variables, including but not limited to, your individual capacity, life experience, unique health and genetic profile, starting point, expertise, and level of commitment. Full disclaimer: https://aimeericca.com/disclaimer/