speed skates

Long-bladed ice footwear

Speed skates are ice skates designed for racing, with long, straight blades that maximize glide and minimize friction.

Unlike hockey or figure skates, they have minimal ankle support and a lower boot to allow full leg extension.

The blade extends beyond the heel and toe: She laced up her speed skates for the 500-meter race.

Related
  • bladesSharp flat cutting parts
  • iceWater's solid form
  • ice rinkFrozen surface for skating
  • rinkEnclosed skating surface
  • glideMove with effortless continuity

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Borrowed ice footwear

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Footwear for sustained ambulation

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Family

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G