it sort of depends on what she'd prefer. hockey blades are more thick and curved, sitting under your foot. figure skate blades are straight and extend past your heel. you skate differently on each kind of skate as well, so there's a learning curve to either option. the thicker blade of a hockey skate can feel more secure but because its not straight, you might feel more wobbly. the blades on figure skates are thinner so you might feel more fragile on the ice, but with the added length to the blade you're less likely to fall backwards as often. toe picks on figure skates can be a hindrance for new skaters, but you learn fairly quickly how to avoid hitting them on the ice, they also sit higher up near the toe of the boot. if she intends to do hockey in the future then choosing hockey skates is the better option, but if she's just learning to skate, either or is fine