French prosthetics and orthotics company PROTEOR has launched two new prosthetic feet for international markets, EXONEO CORE and HOPPER OUTSIDER, according to a press release issued from Dijon on 3 November 2026.
EXONEO CORE: built for K2
EXONEO CORE is aimed at K2 community ambulators. PROTEOR says it was designed specifically for K2 mobility, rather than being a higher-activity foot adapted downwards, and that it aims to balance stability and comfort, which the company says can be hard to achieve in K2 feet.
The foot uses a biomimetic design with plantar springs that absorb vertical loads and adapt to uneven terrain. PROTEOR says it keeps ground contact through toe-off, offers natural toe extension of up to 20 degrees for stability at the end of each step, and has a low profile for more fitting options.
HOPPER OUTSIDER: one foot for walking and play
HOPPER OUTSIDER, developed by HOPPER through its partnership with PROTEOR, is for active users who want a single foot for both everyday walking and more dynamic activity such as running with family. It combines the responsiveness of a sport-inspired blade with a continuous InfiniFoam pad to support rollover. PROTEOR says it is compatible with everyday footwear and uses upcycled carbon fibre and a new foot-shell construction.
“At PROTEOR, we’re building a portfolio around the patient’s life, not simply around a catalogue,” said Eric Ferris, Vice President, Global Marketing & Product Management.
The release does not give weight limits, full material specifications, exact launch dates or country-by-country availability.
IMEA CPO Perspective
The points below are IMEA CPO’s own reading and are separate from the claims in the source.
- K2 users are the majority in much of IMEA. With diabetes and vascular disease driving most amputations, many users are older community ambulators. A foot designed for K2 rather than downgraded from K3 is directly relevant to most clinics.
- Uneven ground is the norm. Plantar springs that adapt to terrain address unpaved roads, sand and steps, which many users face daily.
- Everyday-shoe compatibility matters. A blade-style foot that works with ordinary shoes may suit younger, active users and amputee athletes in the region.
- Check before you plan. CPOs should confirm availability, weight limits, pricing and service with PROTEOR’s local representatives.
Suggested hyperlinks / sources
- PR Newswire: PROTEOR Expands Prosthetic Foot Portfolio with the launch of EXONEO CORE and HOPPER OUTSIDER (3 November 2026)
- PROTEOR prosthesis components
- Best Prosthetic Foot May Not Be the User’s Favourite, Study Finds (IMEA CPO)