No. Classic skis and skate skis have fundamentally different designs. Classic skis have a grip zone (waxable or waxless) and a camber pocket optimized for the diagonal stride. Skate skis have no grip zone, a stiffer camber profile optimized for the skating push-off, and are typically shorter with more sidecut. Using classic skis for skating will result in poor performance and potential damage to the grip zone. If you want to do both techniques, you need two pairs of skis or consider a combi ski (a compromise option that performs adequately at both but excels at neither).
Skis · Cross-Country Classic Skis
Can I use classic skis for skate skiing?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.

Cross-Country Skate Skis
$150 – $700
Shorter, stiffer nordic skis built for the skating technique on groomed skate lanes.
Shorter than classic skisStiffer camber profileWaist 41–45mm

Nordic Backcountry / Touring Skis
$200 – $600
Wider, more rugged nordic skis for off-track exploration and light backcountry touring.
Waist width 60–80mmPartial or full metal edgesWaxless bases common
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