tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78374032012-04-11T17:07:18.135-07:00This 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.comBlogger487125tag: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

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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

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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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