# Customizable Athletic Prosthetics The Versa Foot is a Custom Prosthetic Foot for Extreme Sports By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prosthetic-foot References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/versa-foot/) & [biodaptinc](http://www.biodaptinc.com/productdetail.htm?productid=-73703) Mike Schultz won the 2013 Popular Science Invention award for the creation of a prosthetic foot called Versa Foot. The Versa Foot is a customizable performance sport prosthetic made for above and below knee amputees Schultz won multiple X Games Medals wearing the prosthetic he built himself. The Versa Foot allows amputees to compete on an even level with non-amputees on things like snowmobiles and motorcycles. Schultz used [FOX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Valeo-Foods) motorcycle parts to create the Versa Foot and the product is one of the most [customizable prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-exoskeleton) out there. It includes [adjustable shock absorbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar), interchangeable sole plates and four different ankle configurations. The Versa Foot is made to stand up to extreme sports and weather conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Prosthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable prosthetic solutions for various sports and physical activities. - **Performance Sport Prosthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design specialized prosthetics for athletes to enhance their performance in extreme sports. - **Extreme Sports Prosthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create prosthetic devices specifically designed to withstand the demands of extreme sports and harsh weather conditions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Prosthetics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and technology to produce customizable, high-performance prosthetics for athletes. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with prosthetic experts to develop innovative sports equipment tailored for athletes with limb differences. - **Medical Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine medical and engineering expertise to create cutting-edge prosthetic solutions for amputees involved in extreme sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md) - [Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.md) - [Workout Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vktry-recovery-clog.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md)