Blade Science: Our Story

Blade Science was established in 2022, but its origins trace back to 2015, when research into skate biomechanics and skating injuries first began. The team behind Blade Science recognized the strain that repeated landings and long hours on the ice can place on the body. What started as a research project soon evolved into a mission to improve the shock-absorbing capabilities of figure skating blades and reduce the physical stress on skaters.

Originally designed for skating patterns, figure skating blades and boots evolved to use stiffer materials—an approach that is not ideal for soft landings in today’s jump-focused sport. This contrasts with modern athletic footwear, which is specifically engineered to absorb shock for runners, high jumpers, basketball players, and other high-impact athletes.
In 2019, the Blade Science team published findings in Footwear Science, detailing how figure skates influence landing impact loads—data that laid the foundation for designing the world’s first shock-absorbing blade.

Did you know the first 'shock-absorbing' blade was patented in 1867?
Despite many inventions, a truly functional design was never brought to life — until now.

Designing the world’s first shock-absorbing blade required overcoming major challenges: durable elastic materials for elite performance, fitting within standard blade dimensions, robust construction, lightweight design, easy-to-replace components, and impact reduction for skaters of different weights.

After five years of research, countless prototypes, and rigorous testing on the ice and in the lab, we transformed an old idea into a functional innovation. Backed by diverse expertise, university support, and published scientific research, we developed a revolutionary blade and shared our findings openly—advancing figure skating for everyone.

Based in the Czech Republic and supported by a network of collaborators and researchers, Blade Science continues to evolve through user insights and ongoing development. With recognition through research grants and support in Sweden and the Czech Republic, we remain focused on advancing both innovation and sustainability in figure skating.

At Blade Science, our vision is to enhance comfort, reduce injuries, and make figure skating more sustainable through innovative, high-tech equipment. We base our products on science and transparency. With over 1,000 laboratory trials and detailed research, we’ve proven the efficacy of our True Cushioning Technology™ - reducing landing loads to address common figure skating injuries.