A skate is a boot with a blade attached to the bottom to push the cardholder across the ice during skating.

The first skates were made from the leg bones of horses, cows or deer and strapped to their feet. These skates need a pole with sharp metal nails to push the skater forward, which is different from modern blade skates.

There are many different kinds of modern roller skates. Their choice depends on the requirements of skating activities. They dress casually in skating rinks or frozen waters around the world and are used as footwear in many sports, including figure skating, ice hockey, cycling, speed skating and tour skating.