tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78374032011-12-22T09:00:32.654-08:00This is an unofficial blog for Z-CoiL pain relief footwear owners to share stories, information and resources.<br><br> NOTE: Click the "article title" to access the story source.<br><br>JOlmstednoreply@blogger.comBlogger4871100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-79600846285311902902011-10-05T10:40:00.000-07:002011-10-05T10:40:11.659-07:00

The past five years have not been kind to Z-Tech.The Albuquerque-based maker of Z-CoiL Footwear, the shoes with the funky-looking springs on the heels, has incurred losses in five of its past eight fiscal years. Sales peaked at $12 million in 2005, but have been sliding since to about $6 million in 2010.The company has faced financing difficulties with its lender, including losing a $2 million

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At the Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race, Tammy Palmer didn't know what she was getting herself into when she asked me about my Z-CoiL shoes. Tammy talks about the wonderful service her has received from Hugh Solaas, owner of the Shoe Safari in Silverdale, WA.

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Z-CoiLs can now be purchased online. Discontinued styles are at deep discounts (not all sizes are available). Current online section/pricing. Chat with a Live Z-CoiL Representive during business hours

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Dr. Kerch, Seattle podiatrist for over 25 years, steps out on Better Northwest to share her findings. She adds, " There is more you can do to relieve your pain. Science and technology bring innovations to shoegear and products to aid your healing. I can give you the tools and support to help you achieve better health. Rocker sole technology has been around for many years for treating different

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Dave Frank, Executive Director of Sales Z-CoiL, explains what makes Z-CoiL footwear so unique and how the advanced technology comes together to create the leading pain relief footwear on the market.

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Put a Spring in Your Step by Heidi Tungseth

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“My father is a disabled vet. He is in desperate need of a new pair of Z-coil shoes. He currently has a pair that is very worn and torn. He's had them for years. He only wears these shoes because it helps with his back and knee pain. I would like to buy him a pair for Christmas, but I can't afford the cost. I ran across this (press release) ad a bit late, but I was wondering what the

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Scott Harris has been a postal worker for the past 30 years. He is planning to retire to the Phillipines in four years. He has property there in Cebu. About five years ago Scott came to Z-CoiL of Seattle at the base of Capital Hill with an appointment to see the onsite consulting podiatrist Dr. Kerch. He was diagnosed with plantar fascitis and was treated accordingly. Since his pain was so severe

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-45830426906839951672009-12-12T08:49:00.000-08:002009-12-12T08:53:12.607-08:00

THE BEST IDEA ON TWO FEETZ-CoiL Footwear commercial contestVOTE NOW TO RANK THE WINNERS!!Voting ends January 2, 2010! Winners will be announced on or around January 8, 2010.

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The Best Idea on Two Feet Z-Coil footwear commercial contest entry.Contest Ends December 4!

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The Best Idea on Two FeetZ-CoiL footwear commercial contest3 Winners, over $5,500 in cash & prizes AND the ability to have your commercial aired across the country!Create a unique and original commercial for Z-CoiL Footwear and you could WIN BIG!Make us laugh. Make us cry. Make us stand up and cheer! Make it something you’d want to see on TV.Maybe it’s about your pain management, or how you can

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Elaine has worked for Home and Auto Insurance for the past eight years as an adjuster. She helps folks rebuild after catastrophic losses. Her department has especially involved in the ongoing California fires.Nine years ago she had a torn right meniscus. She refused surgery, "I knew it would heal. But I gained sixty pounds in the process." She had to be inactive during the healing process. That

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Z-Coil shoes - 29th May, 2008 - Nursing for Nurses: "I have to admit have been the best nursing shoe I have ever worn. I suffered from heel pain 3 years into my nursing career and tried every shoe out there. I finally found Z-Coils and can honestly say made working 12 hour shifts feel like 8 hours."

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Z-COIL SHOES : We Fix Traffic Tickets Blog: "Most of you know I’ve been a fan of Z-Coil shoes for about 10 years. We went camping and did some hiking over the fourth of July in Joshua Tree National Park. I say some hiking because my Z-Coil High Desert Hikers literally fell apart during a short hike on the third. The glue holding the soles to the body gave way and that was the end of any more

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Z-Coil Seattle - When Lilli Bennett, 80, was a very active 73 yr old “snow bird” (South in the winters), walking daily and playing a sports court game called pickleball, she started having severe hip pain making it impossible to continue her activities. She purchased her first pair of Z-Coils, WOW, within days she was able to continue being active. Not only has Z-Coils relieved her pain and

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-72918106139449982422009-07-20T06:13:00.000-07:002009-07-20T06:13:00.160-07:00

IMP Host Seth Hancock talks to Carmel, IN Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear store owner Stacey Noss and Donna, a customer that has been wearing Z's for about five months.

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My good friend Linda Telge in San Diego was an operating room nurse foralmost 30 years when she developed painful Plantar Fasciitis that threatened toruin her nursing career. But, after just 30 days of wearing Z-Coils shoes,the pain went away entirely. So, what did she do? She quit hernursing job and opened a Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear store in La Mesa( z-shoe.com) . Of course, allof the

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Positive MagazineJuly 2009Shoes are one of our convenient inventions to protect our feet against harsh terrain. Shoes have evolved over decades into six-inch heels for women and ridged footwear for men; but what if our shoes provided more than protection and discomfort. What if they could give your body back some of the energy it expends in walking. Z-Coil shoes are said to help strengthen your

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Dr. Pat is a radio show host on AM radio.She recently interviewed Al Gallegos, inventor of the Z-CoiL shoe and Suzie Burke, Fremont landowner, representative and avid Z-CoiL wearer. Listen To Broadcast 06/10/09 on KKNW (MP3)Source: Z-CoiL Seattle Blog

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Written by Lynnette on February 16, 2008 Have you seen commercials for Z-Coil shoes on TV? We have a store here in Nashville, and I've been seeing a lot of commercials for Z-Coil on TV lately.I've also seen quite a few people wearing these shoes -- both here, and in other states. And, I have to say... while they look quite unique, they are intriguing and interesting to say the least.I thought

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SageAyanna: Looking into buying some Z-coil shoes, they are kinda ugly but not as ugly as my limp or the face I make when I am in pain!Official Z-CoiL Twitter Feed

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By Troy Marcyes, IntuitIn the early 1980's, Al Gallegos was running an average of seven miles a day. He suffered all the typical injuries associated with running. And although he owned a shoe store at the time and had access to all types of running shoes, he was unable to find a shoe that eased his pain.Realizing that the source of his pain was impact, Al reasoned that putting a "shock-absorber"

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By GLORIA CAMPOS / WFAA-TV DALLAS - While the women's dress shoe industry is a $15 billion annual business, another $5 billion is spent each year trying to find relief for aching feet. But there is some good news: Most foot pain can be treated without surgery. "This is public enemy number one," said Dr. Kelly Walker while eyeing a high-heeled sandal in a catalog. "They are beautiful and I would

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Apr-30-2009 By MonicaI’m always on the lookout for the coolest things around, and this review is no exception!I was watching The Doctors one day, and they had on a pair of interesting looking shoes, that they claimed made them stand a little taller, and helped their posture. They also explained how these shoes acted like shock absorbers for their bodies. I thought that had to be a gimmick, but I

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Today, Z-CoiL Corp lanuched a new website design.Source: Z-CoiL Twitter Feed

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Press Release:Wall Street Journal reports rise in number of pain patients due to stress as economic crisis worsens. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports most at-work pain sufferers cited back pain, arthritis pain, and other musculoskeletal pain. The Ergonomic Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear® helps reduce muscular stress and musculoskeletal pain. There's a very strong relationship

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A runner of over 25 years shares her story.

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Trendy Z-Coil Shoes Put Spring in Celebrities' Step | AHN | April 9, 2009Posted using ShareThis

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Leilani Smith talks about how Z-CoiLs helped her lose 65 pounds.Source: Total Relief Footwear, Austin, TX

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Charlie Reidel, Fastener and Building Material Department at Henery Hardware in Port Townsend, WA, has always made his living working on his feet. Listen to what he has to say about his springy work shoes. (Dealer: ">Shoe Safari)

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On Thursday, a Z-CoiL discussion began on the QVC Community Forums. Below are a couple of posts:I am at that point where comfort is VERY important to me. Was wearing pedors shoes but someone suggested z-coil shoes. Anyone own a pair or have an opinion? Yes, I know they are funny looking. - traveler I have owned a pair of z-coil shoes for over 3 years. They are the most comfy shoes I have ever put

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"Its funny, because in 2004 I ran a marathon with no foot injuries or pain. But about a year later, I started working at a new place and wearing flat, non-cushioned work shoes. I walked several blocks on cement to a bus, then I walked on cement to the building I worked in, then I walked on cement all around my neighborhood. Suddenly I had flaming pain underneath my foot that I learned was Plantar

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Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear featured on Tampa Bay's tv morning show Studio 10! DR. Albert J. Gadomski discusses the many pain-relieving benefits of wearing Z-CoiL footwear

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West Columbia, SC Z-CoiL Dealer TV Commerical.

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The Z-CoiL Pain relief footwear in Millersville, MD Infomercial.Read Testimonials from Millersville, MD Customers

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By Andrew LiszewskiWhile they might look like they came from a grade 6 science fair project, the Z-CoiL line of shoes are apparently very real. Their most striking feature, the Z-CoiL itself, is made of steel and serves two purposes.First, it slows the rate of impact experienced by the body when taking a step, since it absorbs a lot of that energy as the coil is compressed. Then as the foot moves

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Rockville, MD Z-CoiL Dealer, Ed Phipps, walks us through a typical Z-CoiL fitting process in this informative video presentation.

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Dr. Lotchie Kerch, Z-CoiL Seattle, talked with Judy Anderson, Z-CoiL Corporate manager, before they went off to work the 65th annual Seattle Home Show (February 14–22) at the Qwest Field Event Center.Gabcast! The Dr. Lotchie Kerch Show #11

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The Z-Coil dealer in Waco, TX had this commerical produced by the local cable company.

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On the set of Meet the Parents, Dustin Hoffman models a pair of Black Freedoms.Source: Z-CoiL Facebook

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Janet and Narayan interview Al Gallegos, inventor of Z-CoiL footwear, at the Seattle Z-CoiL 6 Year Anniversary celebration.Living Music Radio Archived ShowsNOTE: Al's interview is on the second part of the show.February 9 - Devadas & Al Gallegos(Living Music Radio)2009-02-09Janet & Narayan BaltzoMP3 play whole song, hi-fi (broadband)MP3 play whole song, lo-fi (modem)© 2008 You're Loved & Living

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Gabcast! The Dr. Lotchie Kerch Show #8Dr. Lotchie Kerch D.P.M, owner Z-CoiL Seattle, talked to AL Gallegos, the inventor of the Z-CoiL footwear, during the store's Sixth Anniversary Open House Celebration.

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Limo, OH distributors share thier personal story about Z-CoiL shoes.

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SEATTLE, WA - Delia and her husband made the long trek from Arlington in the snow and rain to buy her sixth pair of Z-coils. She says,"I have worked as a nurse for Lifecare Marysville for 9 1/2 years. I pulled a muscle 4-5 years ago in my back. My legs and hip began hurting 4 years ago. My plantar fascitis causes everything to hurt."She has worn Z-coils for the past 4 years and now owns 6 pairs.

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Seattle Z-Coil: Chela Hutchison and her mom came in to try on new and buy established styles of Zcoil yesterday.Chela works at the Renton campus of Virginia Mason as a travel nurse. She says" I would not be able to still be a floor nurse if it were not for the Z-coil footwear. I have sacroiliac dysfunction and arthritis in my right lumbosacral region."Chela was first introduced to the Z-coils

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-34051095118295904982009-01-09T17:16:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:16:01.548-08:00

Episode 1076 - January 7, 2009 → Z-Coil Shoes The Doctors count down the Top 10 Health Trends of 2009!Join The Z-CoiL Discussion on the Doctors TV Forum- Love these shoes! I have bad knees too, and since I started wearing Z-Coils I am pain free! I agree with reality_curious that these shoes are more forgiving than most as the coil will adjust itself on uneven ground better. I run outside

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Yesterday, Heidi Traverso purchased a pair of Z-CoiLs from the Seattle store with the hope of working the Vievu booth pain free over the next four days at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Stay tuned. Hiedi will be sending updates from the show floor using her iPhone.

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Janice and Narayan Baltzo, of Living Music Radio.com, came in recently with mom to buy more Zcoil pain relief footwear.Z-CoiL Seattle: Janice shared her compelling story of her first contact with Zcoil footwear and how they changed her life.." I've had a lot of back trouble for decades. I have tried naturopaths, chiropractors, osteopaths, icing, yoga and acupuncture for any help in easing my

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-89676875440445174112008-12-21T17:50:00.000-08:002008-12-21T18:10:17.800-08:00

ABC15.com 12/16 11:07 amZ Shoe Store EtcDayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"18282",bannerAdObjectID:"null",videoAdObjectID:"null",videoAdConDefID:"2",playerInstanceID:"24FAD9E0-DC70-2532-414F-7E6F051C4C2F",domain:"knxv.dayport.com",rootCategory:"null",categoryID:"112",accPos:"KNXV.STYLE",accSite:"KNXV"});One of the most often asked questions is: "Are they stable?" Also, many people look at the

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Jerry Peterson, Home Depot Master Electrical Specialist (Sequim, WA) only wears his Z-CoiLs on the job. "When I started working here," he said. "I would go home sit in a chair and could not get up because the pain in my feet and legs was so intense. My wife is a massage therapist and has had her pair for a couple of years. So, at her suggestion, I bought a pair of hikers. In just a couple of days

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-52898924784997747432008-12-12T06:13:00.000-08:002008-12-12T06:13:04.121-08:00

Many people I talk to have seen Z-Coils…they have a unique look to them…and they are highly effective footwear. The coil/spring on the heel of the foot cushions each step, so much so that it cuts the impact in half on your feet, knees, and back. To your joints, it feels like you instantly lost half your body weight. A current client of mine was in a major car accident and had three

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Locally produced for the West Columbia, South Carolina retail store, this TV Commerical tells the Z-CoiL story in 60 seconds.

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Elizabeth Sutton talks about how Z-CoiLs improved her quality of life.Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear® design features a unique conical steel coil in the heel, which absorbs up to 50% of the impact from walking or running and delivers a 40 to 50% energy return. This spring-suspension system works in conjunction with a rigid, built-in orthotic that distributes pressure evenly across the mid-foot,

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Wayne Scheler, New Mexico Highlands University, conducted a study on Ergonomic Implimentation to reduce Plantar Pressure.

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On the new Z-CoiL YouTube Channel, Al Gallegos, Inventor and Founder of Z-CoiL Footwear, talks about one of his first customer experiences.Al Gallegos and a runer's story Sherry Robinson Daily Times November, 24, 2008Read Story (PDF)

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nurse2_freedom whiteOriginally uploaded by Z-CoiL hw"Nurses know it. So do hair stylists, factory workers, letter carriers and others whose jobs require them to spend hours at a time standing. Spending hours walking and standing can be a pain in the neck, not to mention the hip, the back, the knees and the feet.On Dec. 10, the St. Charles Mercy Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a sale of a line of

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-71259518809727102552008-12-04T15:32:00.000-08:002008-12-05T04:57:24.523-08:00

A new voice in a mature industry « Official Z-CoiL® Footwear Blog: "Although Z-CoiL has been in business for over 10 years, management felt it was time to breathe some new life, and new outlets of communication, into the footwear industry. So, the Z-CoiL Blog was started last month.I see this blog as a community hub regarding all things Z-CoiL. A place where you can learn about the Z-CoiL Brand,

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English actress Helena Bonham Carter was recently spotted in London wearing these funky-looking Mary Janes. It turns out they are made by a New Mexico-based footwear company called Z Coil. Its claim to fame is a heel made out of a 3-inch steel coil designed to act as a shock absorber. The shoes were developed by a runner who suffered injuries from the sport. Z Coil offers about 14 different

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-82881013165239239622008-11-14T06:38:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:38:00.173-08:00

Austin store owner Cam White explains the technology behind the Z-CoiL shoeOne of our health obsessed fans sent us this gem. Aside from inducing a massive Inspector Gadget flashback the Z-Coil shoes supposedly reduce foot-leg-back pain generated during walking, running and jumping. - GadgetKing

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Gabcast! The Dr. Lotchie Kerch Show #7 Dr. Lotchie Kerch D.P.M talks to Austin TX Z-CoiL dealers.

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The Good Morning America staff try on a pair of Z-Coils and MBT's and talk about their look and feel. (November 7, 2008)

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Several Z-CoiL owners talk about their personal experiences and how the spring in their step has improved their quality of life. (WMAR ABC Channel 2 in Baltimore)

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Gabcast! Z-CoiL Dealer Interview Series Dr. Lotchie Kerch D.P.M, Z-CoiL Seattle, talks to Scottsdale, AZ Z-Coil dealers.

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"Since Aaron Ball started wearing shoes with a bizarre coil of a heel, his leg pain from arthritis disappeared and he's stopped his pain medication. His 11-hour-a-day factory job no longer is an exercise in how much pain he can bear. The other day, he even jogged a short distance, something he hasn't done for four years.The only downside? The guys at work have a new nickname for him -- Tigger."

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The neon "Open" signs are clicked off, but shoes still line shelves and are displayed in store windows.The truth is, the Z-Coil stores at 8230 Menaul Blvd. NE and 111 Rio Rancho Drive NE are closed for good. (Editor: Albuquerque, NM)The retailer's Web site no longer lists the two locations, and signs on the doors confirm the situation, even if Z-Coil itself would not.But the masters of coil are

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I walk many miles each day and do a lot of standing on concrete due to my job in sales. There were times in the past that my feet, knees, and back would hurt so badly that I could barely get through the day. I found that I was having to sit more and more frequently, which cost me money. In commissioned sales you don’t make money unless you’re able to stay on your feet and talk to customers.One of

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Sandia National Laboratories conducts mechanical testing in 2001 through New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program on shoes developed and patented by Z-Coil Footwear. Al Gallegos, founder Z-Coil, explains the mechanical principles behind the coiled foot bed.

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Sales down for the first time in a decade as economy staggersExcerpt from News-Press ArticleBy Tim EngstromSeptember 22, 2008Customer Harold Pierce didn't have his shoes shipped. He drove down from Fort Pierce because Snyderman is one of only a handful of stores in the state that carry Z-Coil shoes, specialized pain relief footwear.The shoes, which feature a heel linked by a coil spring, cost

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It was supposed to be Gordon and Pam Baugh’s retirement nest egg.But running a small retail store, no small task even in good economic times, proved more financial hardship than boon.So it is with the Baughs who are closing Springz, their therapeutic footware store on Lake Boulevard, sometime next month.The Z-coil shoes the Baughs sold have provided pain relief for numerous customers since

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Last month, ABC News featured Z-CoiL in a Johns Hopkins Hospital 6-part miniseries that followed doctors and nurses as they balance their professional and personal lives in one of the nations busiest trauma centers. In the Z-CoiL clip, medical staff explain how their footwear helps them work 12-16 hour shifts.To Watch The Video Go To ">Hopkins.ABCNews

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"Feet take a pounding every day, and according to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 75 percent of Hoosiers will suffer from foot problems at some point in their lifetime.'Podiatrists see the No. 1 problem, the heel,' said Dr. Richard Viehe, a podiatrist.Heel pain triggered by plantar fasciitis nearly stopped Rachel Pergl, a fitness instructor, in her tracks." Read More, Watch Video:

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Z-CoiL get an soft plug on this WABC News segment.

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"You might say it helps to be in pain to have the courage to fight the fashion trends of shoes that kill your feet.'I hear ugly every day but once (customers) try them on people have immediate relief. I hear about and see miracles daily,' says Mary Ageton, owner of two Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear stores in Tucson.I wouldn’t call the shoes ugly but they are different. They sport a conical shaped

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Z-CoiL dealership in Omaha, Nebraska, Fit-Flop TV commerical.Celia Tellez, Austin, Texas Z-CoiL store owner, talks about her experience with Fit-Flops.Fit-Flops on Oprah.

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TV Commerical for Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear in Millersville, MD

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KMPT Fox News, Omaha, NE, produced a very informative video report on the local Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear retail outlet. Check it out!Let us know what you think about it.

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Z-CoiL(R) Pain Relief Footwear(TM) Seattle has announced that a new sandal for men and women with a closed toe is now in stock.

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-3665039206071878662008-04-15T06:00:00.001-07:002008-04-15T06:00:37.116-07:00

Nike exhibit at the San Francisco modern art museum. An interesting shoe design concept struck me as a little funny, the computer mouse show...

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-49773467214138861662008-04-13T13:21:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:29:21.305-07:00

Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear™: Seattle exhibited at the Northwest Women's Show March 28 - 30th, 2008, at Qwest Field Event Center in Seattle. Alex Pouliot, Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear™: Seattle Manager, stands front and center in the Northwest Women's Show booth.See more show photos

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-12954727191821494022008-04-06T18:58:00.001-07:002008-04-06T18:58:57.301-07:00

Celia Tellez suffered from severe heel spur and plantar fasciitis pain. After all treatment options had failed, she discovered Z-CoiL Shoes. Her pain disapperared and she now owns the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear store in Austin, TX

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powered by ODEODr. Lotchie Kerch, Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear Seattle, and I talk with Joaquin Romay, product designer and founder of Injinji Toe Socks. Part 1 of 2.SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE (JUNE 2007) Like so many creations, this one was born out of necessity. Or in this case, dirty laundry. Brothers, Randuz and Joaquin Romay were hiking in Oregon eight years ago when Randuz exhausted his

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-12860825988776803702008-03-04T06:11:00.000-08:002008-03-04T06:20:00.419-08:00

On February 22, 2008Senior Low Carb Forum (LCF) member "Carbkinky" started a topic entitled: Z-CoiLSenior LCF Member "Pescacat" posted this reply:I have three pairs-1 pair of sandals and 2 pairs of tennis shoes. I used to suffer from really bad planar fascitis- I did all kinds of physical therapy, had shots in the bottom of my feet (really hurt BAD and shot my blood sugar through the roof for

JOlmstednoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837403.post-77899832197911336252008-03-04T05:31:00.000-08:002008-03-04T05:49:17.953-08:00

CBS 5 Eyewitness News answer man Ken Bastida visits the San Francisco Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear™ store to test out a pair of springy soled shoes.Watch Video

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powered by ODEOJack Olmsted along with Z-CoiL Dealers Dr. Lotchie Kerch in Seattle and Caesar Snee in SF talk with with Cathy Tate (photo), a sales rep for SuperFeet.Based in Ferndale, Washington, Superfeet Worldwide, Inc. has remained the insole industry's leading designer and manufacturer for 30 years. Originally a sports division of one of the world's top podiatry labs, Northwest Podiatric

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powered by ODEOZ-CoiL dealers Dr. Lotchie Kerch, Seattle, and Caesar Snee, San Francisco, along with Jack Olmsted, Z-Blog Reporter, talk with Margaret Chesebro, a field marketing specialist with Wigwam socks.WigWam Video: Ironman Wisconsin 2007In The NewsWigwam to benefit from fed move to restrict sock imports Gannett News Service

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Business & Technology | Power-generating clothes? Keep your shirt on | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Scientists have developed a way to generate electricity by jostling fabric with tiny wires woven inside, raising the prospect of textiles that produce power simply by being stretched, rustled or ruffled by a breeze.The research, described in the new edition of the journal Nature, combines the

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Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down - washingtonpost.com: "Americans are spending more money trying to ease back and neck pain, but new research suggests those extra dollars aren't buying more relief. The increased expenditures were expected, said the authors of a study in the Feb. 13 issue of theJournal of the American Medical Association, but the lack of results weren't. 'This calls into

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powered by ODEOZ-CoiL dealers Dr. Lotchie Kerch (Seattle), Hugh Solaas Shoe Safari in Old Town Silverdale (WA), and Caesar Snee (San Jose/San Francisco) along with Z-CoiL shoe owner Jack Olmsted talk to Dr. James Clough, DPM, about the Cluffy Wedge, a method that enhances the control of the foot as provided by a shoe, insole, or custom Orthotic. "Unlocking the big toe joint can be your first and

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The Associated Press: Power From the People, a Step at a Time: "Researchers have developed a device that generates electrical power from the swing of a walking person's knee.With each stride the leg accelerates and then decelerates, using energy both for moving and braking.Max Donelan and colleagues reasoned that a device that helps the leg decelerate could generate power without requiring much

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Dealers are expecting the first shipment of Z-CoiL(r) ($1.99-$2.99) socks to arrive at the end of February.

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Z-CoiL owner blog post:That pun was about as bad as they get, but I couldn’t resist.I found some great shoes that I wanted to tell you about. They are called Z-Coils, and they’ve saved me endless pain and problems with my knees. They look funny (my daughter calls them my “Tigger” shoes after Pooh’s bouncy friend Tigger), but I don’t care. When you can be out of pain and able to walk all over, who

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powered by ODEOAnn Thariani is the co-founder of Gilden Tree. The small company in Omaha, Nebraska has been importing a pumice stone called the Footscrubber (photo) from Pakistan for over 17 years. Z-CoiL dealers Dr. Lotchie Kerch (Seattle) and Caesar Snee (San Jose/San Francisco) along with Z-CoiL shoe owner Jack Olmsted talk to Ann about her business, products and the educational program that

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Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear™ has now arrived in Rio Rancho, AZ to better serve residents who suffer from foot, leg, or back pain. Not your typical shoe store, Z-CoiL® specializes in a unique line of footwear designed to alleviate such painful conditions as heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and sciatica, and help restore people's mobility. The new retail store is located at 111 Rio Rancho

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height="350">A 24/7 online video channel that showcases Z-CoiL owner's stories.NOTE: To turn off the audio, click the speaker icon on the lower right of the player

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powered by ODEOZ-Blog Reporter Show: Jack Olmsted and Caesar Snee, the owner of the San Jose and San Francisco Z-Coil(r) Pain Relief Footware stores, talk with Mike Gonzalez the CEO of Xtenex, the manufacture of The Ultimate Shoe Lace - Knotty Boys.The Ultimate Shoelace is comprised of laces with pre-tensioned elastic knots that control lace movement through a footwear's eyelets. When stretched,

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Sergey Brin, a native of Moscow, received a bachelor of science degree with honors in mathematics and computer science from the University of Maryland at College Park. He is currently on leave from the Ph.D. program in computer science at Stanford University, where he received his master's degree. Sergey is a recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship as well as an honorary

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In September 2004, I worked a 10X10 foot Z-CoiL booth at the Puyallup Fair for minimum wage and the opportunity to conduct interviews with owners of the springy soled shoes using a Kodak DC290 digial camera. Over 100 stories were recorded during the ninteen day Washington State event. Everyone that puts a spring in their step has a story. If you would like to share your story and have it added to

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Jack Moore came in from Tacoma with his wife, Anne, and son David. David is the third generation of the family to work at Boeing. Dad has had multiple injuries at Boeing working, with 23 years seniority, as a quality assurance inspector. 4years ago he stepped into a hole in a platform and his T4-T6 was inflamed. He was taking a lot of pain pills, having pain on a scale of 10, it was an eight.

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Part 1: Audio interviews with Z-CoiL(r) owners at the 2004 Puyallap Fair. Subjects: Work Accident, Auto Accident, Bad Leg, Jazzersize

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