Founder’s Story

Hi, I’m Andre — the founder of LegStyle, and someone who’s been designing and wearing his own prosthetic leg covers for over 15 years.

When I was a teenager, I saw a leg cover that changed how I felt about my prosthesis. It wasn’t trying to look like a “real” leg — it was bold and colourful, made from printed materials used in prosthetic manufacturing. I asked my prosthetist, Trevor Brauckmann, about it, and he made me one. Later, he even custom painted covers for me using latex paints in a spray booth — creating designs that felt uniquely mine. I’ll always be grateful for that.

What stuck with me was how much that cover changed how I felt about being seen. People thought it was a tattoo. I thought it was awesome. But there was still one big issue: I couldn’t swim in it. I’d go to the beach and have to choose between looking like myself or being able to move freely in the water.

When I moved to New Zealand and started working as a product development engineer, I finally had the tools and CAD skills to make something better — something I could swim in, live in, and feel proud of. That was when I made my first cover myself.

I always knew I wanted to do this for others one day. My family’s full of entrepreneurs, and I’ve always had that drive to create something of my own. So in 2024, after years of thinking and sketching and testing, I decided to stop waiting and start building. LegStyle was born.

What I care about most is helping people feel proud of their prosthetic leg — not just okay with it. I want kids to be able to say, “Check this out!” instead of feeling like they have to explain. I want covers that let people move freely, swim, hike, dance — and express themselves, whether that means blending in or standing out.

LegStyle covers are light, durable, and built to keep up with your life. And whether you want one or five — a quiet grey for every day or a bold design for your wedding — you should be able to choose what makes you feel good.