“It’s exhilarating, it’s freedom, it gives me the energy to move forward. It fills out the menu of life.”— Gil S.
Built for people who walk everywhereTake the long
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Take the long
walk again.
The Sidekick™ is a system: a robot and Dephy footwear that work together to power every step.
- Each step takes up to 30% less effort
- You keep pace with the group the whole way
- Long days of exploring are back on
Reserve your Sidekick™ today for $20 to unlock access to the $1,999 VIP price.
Your $20 is refundable any time.
Your reservation unlocks VIP pricing for Sidekick™ 2.0. Availability by country isn’t set yet. Your deposit helps us decide where we launch first, and you can request a full refund at any time, for any reason.
10 million stepsby 1,000+ beta users
TÜV RheinlandCertified to ISO 13482
Nike’s robotics partnerfor Project Amplify
US-based supportfrom real people
Born in theMIT Media Lab
There’s a walk you used to finish without thinking about it
It might be the loop around the park or the trail behind your house. Lately, you turn back early to keep some gas in the tank.
When you look at your options, you find a cane or a scooter that seems built for someone older than you feel.
The Sidekick™ gives your stride an extra push with every step, so you finish the walk and say yes to doing it again on Sunday.
Shoes included
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The Sidekick™ is powered footwear built for everyday life
Your ankle produces up to 50% of the energy you need to walk, so the Sidekick™ adds power there.
- 1A carbon fiber plate in the shoe carries the extra push into your step.
- 2The robot clips onto a cleat at the heel of the shoe.
- 3The robot straps to your shin.
With the Sidekick™ system, walking starts to feel the way it used to.
A boost with every step
How It Works
1
Put it on
Clip the robots onto your Dephy shoes and attach them around your shins.
2
Power on and walk
The Sidekick™ learns your stride over 20 unpowered strides.
3
Feel the boost
It feels like a push on a swing, right as your foot leaves the ground.
4
Stay in charge
The boost comes at the right moment in your stride and stops when you stop.
After a few minutes, most people barely notice the push as their body adapts.
Unlock Early AccessYour $20 is refundable any time.
The Sidekick™ is built for people who still love a long walk
It might be for you if:
- You walk on your own and want to go farther again
- You step heel to toe when you walk
- You wear a shoe size between men’s 4 and 16 (women’s 6 to 18)
- You’re active most days and have a big trip or milestone ahead
Email hello@dephy.com and the Dephy team will help you decide if the Sidekick™ is right for you.
What our customers say
“My walking is easier, longer, and more pleasurable now than when I did not have my Sidekicks™.”— Christine K.
“I feel like I can do anything. They’ve given me hope, joy, and a level of mobility I didn’t think I’d get back.”— Tamara G.
“When I wore them, I could go twice as long — I walked for an hour and a half each time, and that would have wiped me out before. There’s no question.”— Jim S.
Frequently asked questions
No. Your muscles still do the walking, just like your legs still pedal an e-bike. The extra push at your heel saves effort, acting like a second calf muscle, so you can walk farther, faster, and longer.
The long walk is yours again
The Sidekick™ adds power at your ankle, so each step takes up to 30% less effort.
Your world gets bigger than it’s been in years.
A $20 deposit reserves your spot in line for the $1,999 VIP price while limited quantities last.
Unlock Early AccessYour $20 is refundable any time.
Plan ahead for your next long walk
Get Sidekick™ 2.0 news by email, including launch timing and where it ships first, so you can plan around your next trip.