Blading History || K2 Skates || Blade and Create

From pioneering fiberglass skis on Vashon Island, Washington, to introducing the revolutionary SoftBoot concept, K2 reshaped comfort, aesthetics, and performance in skating. When aggressive inline exploded in the mid-1990s, K2 brought a completely different philosophy to the streets — blending comfort with durability and style.

This video breaks down:
• K2’s transition from ski boots to street skating
• The SoftBoot revolution and why it mattered
• Designer Tom Hyser’s influence on aggressive skate design
• Iconic models like the Fatty, Fatty Pro, King 55, Style Points Bob, and Backyard Bobs
• Team riders
• The “ON” video and late-90s era footage
• UFS, the Varsity, and why K2 struggled to adapt
• The 2016 return with the Unnatural and Front Street
• K2’s lasting influence on modern soft-boot aggressive skates

K2’s legacy lives on in modern designs proving that comfort and street toughness don’t have to be opposites.

If you skated K2, wanted a pair, or are newer to blading and want to understand where today’s designs came from, this one’s for you.

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