In this blog post, I’ll cover the available front footpads with sensors for Onewheel XR and VESC builds. If you know about other compatible footpads or sensors I missed, feel free to comment below.
If you purchase a sensor only, here’s a guide on how to install it to your favorite footpad: Installation Guide
Stompies
Brand: Fungineers
Price: $90
URL: Stompies Footpad Sensors
Stompies are front footpads with foot sensors for your Funwheel that also fit any XR/XR-compatible Switchcraft connector. These injection-molded footpads feature a cool hex design to save weight and have a space for an Apple Airtag or other tracking tags.
The grip tape is a super-grippy premium material with a soft 4mm foam backing for a cushy ride. A light bar allows visibility of the status LED from the Fungineers front box. Stompies are compatible with XR/XR-compatible rails and frames.
Platysense 4.0 XR Footpad Set
Brand: LandSurf
Price: $189
URL: Platysense 4.0 XR Footpad Set
Platysense is a uniquely shaped footpad designed for ultimate foot comfort and control. Made from tough urethane, it absorbs shock and vibration while remaining unbreakable.
It features a single-zone sensor, making mounting reliable and reducing slow-speed cutouts. A delay feature (optional) prevents motor cutoff in rough terrain but should not be used with VESC boards. The footpads are sold as a pair (front and rear) and can be customized with different wire routes and lengths.
XR V2 Mushies
Brand: VOW Systems
Price: $95
URL: XR V2 Mushies
The V2 Mushies design is intended to be the thinnest XR Footpads possible, at only 8mm thick at the edges.
XR Mushies are designed to fit the stock XR Frame with any casing set of regular design. The Elevons Version is designed to fit the VOW Elevons System.
With special 3D printing modifiers, the pads are progressively tougher near the edges, yet more spongy near the middle. This offers the ultimate balance of comfort and control.
Kit includes:
- Printed footpads with installed inserts
- Installed Polypore Grip tape
- Sensor with soldered plug (front)
- All relevant bolts
Printed with TPU 95A, they’re incredibly tough and impossible to break.
Custom Force Footpad Sensors
Brand: CustomWheel
Price: $53
URL: Custom Force Footpad Sensors
These pressure sensors can be used with various footpads for your DIY Onewheel VESC boards. It works reliably on both concave and flat surfaces, in any weather—whether cold, rainy, or hot—ensuring consistent performance. The sensor does not come with a footpad, grip tape, or cable. Users can install it onto their favorite footpad and purchase an extension cable separately.
V5 Cuttable Sensor
Brand: Stoked Stock
Price: $50
URL: V5 Cuttable Sensor
The V5 sensor offers medium sensitivity, making it more responsive than the V4 but less than the V2. It features dual-zone detection and can be cut to fit different footpads. This sensor is independent and not designed for specific branded systems or controllers. The sensor does not come with a footpad, grip tape, or cable.
GripSense
Brand: Sticky Feet
Price: TBA
URL: Sticky Feet
GripSense features an embedded sensor within the grip, allowing for easy plug-and-play sensor changes while eliminating the need to expose the sensor again for grip surface changes. It includes an embedded V5 Stoked Stock sensor. This sensor is expected to launch in late April.
Matrix Sensor Array
Brand: Nexus
Price: $49
URL: Matrix Sensor Array
The Matrix Sensor Array is a versatile dual-zone sensor compatible with Onewheel XR, GT, Floatwheel, and custom VESC builds. Its hexagon array design allows it to conform to concave footpads, maximizing the entire footpad surface for improved responsiveness.
Features:
- Dual-zone design
- Works with stock and aftermarket footpads
- Peel-and-stick installation
- Can be cut around hexagon cells for foothold modifications
Surestance Footpad
Brand: Future Motion
Price: $150
URL: Surestance Footpad
The Surestance Footpad is the original footpad set for Onewheel+ XR, designed by Future Motion. These footpads are compatible with XR VESC hardware.
Comparison Table
| Name | Brand | Price | Sensor Type | Footpad | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stompies | Fungineers | $90 | Dual-zone | Concave footpad + Sensor | Light bar, hex design, Apple Airtag slot |
| Platysense 4.0 XR | LandSurf | $189 | Single-zone | Concave footpad + Sensor | Urethane material, optional delay feature |
| XR V2 Mushies | VOW Systems | $95 | Dual-zone | Concave Footpad + Sensor | Ultra-thin design, TPU 95A material, spongy core |
| Custom Force Sensor | CustomWheel | $53 | Dual-zone | Sensor only | Works with various surfaces |
| V5 Cuttable Sensor | Stoked Stock | $50 | Dual-zone | Sensor only | Cuttable, medium sensitivity |
| GripSense | Sticky Feet | TBA | Dual-zone | Sensor + Sticky Feet Grip tape | Plug-and-play grip sensor, V5 Stoked Stock sensor |
| Matrix Sensor Array | Nexus | $49 | Dual-zone | Sensor only | Hexagon array for concave footpads, cuttable for footholds |
| Surestance Footpad | Future Motion | $150 | Dual-zone | Flat footpad + Sensor | Original Onewheel+ XR footpad |
Each footpad and sensor offers unique benefits, so choosing the right one depends on your riding style and preferences. Have you tried any of these? Let us know in the comments below!