Dephy Sidekick
By Dephy
Dephy Sidekick is a powered ankle-assist footwear system for everyday walking support and consumer mobility.
Product Overview
Dephy Sidekick is a powered footwear system that attaches to compatible shoes and provides adaptive assistance at the ankle during walking. Dephy describes it as a consumer wellness product, not a medical device, and says it is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition.
The current Starter Pack listing is US$4,500 and pairs the system with a selected Dephy Active or Dephy Comfort shoe option. The pack includes two batteries and a dual-bay charger. Dephy states purchases are expected to ship within 14 business days and offers a 30-day return period and a one-year limited warranty. Shipping information is inconsistent on the same product page: shipping is calculated at checkout, while its FAQ also says initial shipping is free; confirm the checkout terms.
Positioning & Buyer Fit
Consumer wellness footwear system providing powered ankle assistance for everyday walking; Dephy states it is not a medical device.
Best suited for adults seeking walking support for everyday mobility, longer walks, errands, travel or light hiking while retaining natural walking control.
Use Case & Product Classification
Powered ankle exoskeleton; Wearable footwear system
- Sidekick device: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) per side including battery
- compatible shoe sizes 4–14 men's / 6–16 women's
- calf circumference up to 23 in
- up to 5 miles at full charge on Power Level II
- 1.5-hour 0–100% battery charge time
- Dephy-tested durability greater than 1 million steps
- forward walking on flat/moderate terrain
- inclines/declines and stairs.
Product Highlights & Manufacturer Claims
- 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) per side including battery
- compatible Dephy Active or Dephy Comfort shoes
- two batteries and dual-bay charger included in Starter Pack
- up to 5 miles on Power Level II
- 1.5-hour full charge time
- expected dispatch within 14 business days.
Reported performance or product claims
Dephy says Sidekick provides a gentle boost with every step, supports movement without walking for the user, and adapts to the user’s gait.
These claims are based on manufacturer or public-source information and should be verified with the supplier before purchase, deployment or procurement decisions.
Manufacturer-listed fit: US men's shoe sizes 4–14 and women's 6–16, available in half sizes; calf circumference up to 23 in.
Consumer/wellness product, not a medical device. Custom fit requires user height and calf measurement; Dephy's Starter Pack includes shoe selection. Official page says best performance with forward walking and lists terrain limits; check current fit, shipping and warranty terms with Dephy.
Verified 2026-10-02 against Dephy's current Starter Pack page and how-it-works page. Dephy calls Sidekick a wellness product and not a medical device. The official Starter Pack page lists US$4,500, two battery units, a dual-bay charger, Active/Comfort shoe options, expected dispatch within 14 business days, 30-day returns, and a one-year limited warranty. The same page gives conflicting shipping statements (calculated at checkout versus FAQ free initial shipping), so confirm shipping at checkout. Dephy now directly publishes technical specifications; the former Exoskeleton Report source was removed.
Certification & Regulatory Notes
Wellness product; Dephy states Sidekick is not a medical device.
Dephy states the Sidekick system is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition.
Pricing & Commercial Access
expected within 14 business days
Price checked 02/10/2026Current public commercial routes tracked by Exoskeleton Index.
- expected within 14 business days
- Sidekick Starter Pack
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