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• American figure skates • Canadian figure skates • Belgian figure skates • Dutch figure skates	In the fourth quarter of the 19th century figure skating was introduced in Europe from the USA via England, Scandinavia and Austria. It concerned a development based on the figures that dominated club skating until then. Ballet like strokes and acrobatic jumps were added to make the modest riding of figures more spectacular and interesting for larger groups of spectators. To do so skates allowing for maximum freedom of movements and brisk stopping were necessary. Therfore the connection between boots and skates was given more attention and resulted in boots permanently fixed to the skates.
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In the fourth quarter of the 19th century
figure skating was introduced
in Europe
from the USA
via England, Scandinavia and Austria.

It concerned a development
based on the figures that dominated
club skating until then.
Ballet like strokes and acrobatic jumps were added
to make the modest riding of figures
more spectacular and interesting
for larger groups of spectators.

To do so skates allowing for
maximum freedom of movements
and brisk stopping
were necessary.
Therfore the connection between boots and skates
was given more attention
and resulted in boots
permanently fixed to the skates.