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Movement, Your Way.

The Sidekick is a powered footwear system built for people who'd rather be outside than sitting still. Like pedal assist on an e-bike, it gives you a gentle boost with every step — so the last mile of a hike feels like the first, a long day out doesn't wreck you for the next one, and "how far can I go?" stops being the limiting question.

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Rear view of the Sidekick worn on both ankles
Side profile of the Sidekick mid-stride
The Sidekick worn with leggings, side profile

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SAY YES TO MORE

Take more steps, enjoy longer days, adventure as you want to.

Walking is the easiest habit to build a healthy, active life around, until fatigue or soreness cuts your day short. The Sidekick adds a natural lift to every stride, so you can walk farther, stay on your feet longer, and still have legs left for tomorrow.

The Sidekick

A gentle boost that scales with whatever you take on.

And we can hear the question now: "Will this make me lazy or weak?"

The simple answer is: no. Because the Sidekick unlocks that "yes and" mentality - go that extra mile, recover faster after a long run or heavy lift, or take that 20,000 step day in a new city without worry.

The Sidekick works with your stride, not for you: you stay in control, and the Sidekick adds support exactly when it matters.

The Sidekick is a wellness product, not a medical device. Product shown in video is Sidekick 1.0.

Reserve your spot

Lock in the best price before we launch.

Reserve with a fully refundable deposit. It secures your early-bird pricing and your place in the first production run. No commitment — refundable anytime until launch.

Early-Bird Reserve

Best price

more than 40% off

off the $4,500 retail price — your exact price is revealed when you reserve.

  • Lock in early-bird pricing — more than 40% off retail
  • A place in the first production run
  • Fully refundable, anytime until launch
  • Shipping and launch updates before anyone else

Limited spots — closes when the first run is full

Fully refundable anytime until launch.

Powered at the ankle.

Powered at the ankle.

Most exoskeletons or support devices target the hip or knee and that makes sense on the surface, since those are the joints where people feel discomfort or fatigue radiating from. But the ankle is where walking actually happens; in a typical stride, the ankle generates more than half of the forward energy that moves your body ahead. It's the engine which means whether the challenge is in your hips, knees, or ankle, the most effective place to deliver support is at the source of that energy.

It works with your stride.

It works with your stride.

The Sidekick is a powered footwear system that reduces the effort your body spends on every step so you can walk farther, hold your pace longer, and recover with more in the tank. You feel the power and support after 20 training steps; no complicated set up process or confusing user experience.

Strap in, power on, go.

Strap in, power on, go.

No app. No learning curve. Comfortable enough for a walk around the block or a full day on your feet.

How it works

Powered walking in four simple steps.

Model unit shown here features Sidekick 1.0 product. Attaching the Sidekick and steps to first powered steps will be the same with Sidekick 2.0 product.

  1. 01

    Attach the Sidekick onto your Dephy Footwear.

  2. 02

    Secure the strap snugly around your calf, on each side.

  3. 03

    Insert batteries and power on. Now, you're ready to train the Sidekick.

  4. 04

    Time to move. Feel the powered support with every step.

Attach the Sidekick onto your Dephy Footwear.01
Secure the strap snugly around your calf, on each side.02
Insert batteries and power on. Now, you're ready to train the Sidekick.03
Time to move. Feel the powered support with every step.04

Real stories · Real voices

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BUILT TO MOVE

Ten years in the lab. Built for the real world.

Dephy has spent a decade developing powered movement technology — from MIT roots to a wearable you can put on at home. This isn't a science experiment and it's not science fiction. The Sidekick is real and built for everyday life.

A Dephy engineer assembling a Sidekick unit in the lab

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