Z-CoiL pegs firm’s future to stock issue - New Mexico Business Weekly

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 line of credit.

But Z-CoiL is rolling out a new line of shoes without the coil, an aesthetic stumbling block for many potential buyers.

Z-CoiL pegs firm’s future to stock issue - New Mexico Business Weekly

Tammy Palmer - Why I Have Spings In The Soles Of My Shoes?

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.

Z-CoiLs Now Available Online

Z-CoiLs can now be purchased online. Discontinued styles are at deep discounts (not all sizes are available). Current online section/pricing.



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Z-CoiL Seattle: Ryn and Z-CoiL Rocker Sole Shoes Recommended by Dr. Kerch

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 types of arthritis, hallux limitus, and many other conditions. The Ryn is the Next Generation of rocker sole and Z-CoiL the double rocker sole are at the cutting edge of pain relief footwear."

Z-CoiL Footwear Explained

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.

Winner of Z-CoiL Best Idea on TWO Feet Video Contest

Put a Spring in Your Step
by Heidi Tungseth

Z-Coil - Veteran Receives Gift of Pain Relief For Christmas

“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 Veteran's day special was and if you would still honor it.” (Read More)

Seattle: Postal Worker's Job Made Painfree

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 he was a candidate for foot surgery.

Scott says, " I was due to go under the knife, but the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear relieved my pain".

"I bought my first pair of Z-CoiL's five years ago. Now I have four pairs. The regular postal shoes last six months. These 4 pairs are the longest lasting shoes I have ever worn. My four pairs are all usable after five years. Even the coils on my shoes, open and enclosed coils, have lasted two years. The Z-CoiL shoes are well worth the money, not even taking into consideration the health benefits."

"I prefer the enclosed coils because wearing the open coils delays me an additional 30 minutes to do my mail route. Not as many people stop me to ask about my shoes when I wear the enclosed coils. When I wore my solar cap and the Z-CoiL shoes, I couldn't even get out of the elevator because of having so many people asking me questions.

-What are those?

I've never seen them before.

Are those the basketball shoes with the springs that strengthen the calf for training? (No, these are mostly therapeutic shoes)

Now I mostly wear the enclosed coils. I have more energy and I am not so worn out at the end of the day-it's like walking on a cloud."

"I'm really satisfied with the Z-CoiL shoes. They are great for walking on concrete."

"I tried the rocker sole type shoes, but they do not have the same effect. Those rocker soles really aren't for plantar fascitis since they lean you back more toward your heels."

Z-Coil Contest: 'OUR HERO!'

THE BEST IDEA ON TWO FEET
Z-CoiL Footwear commercial contest

VOTE NOW TO RANK THE WINNERS!!

Voting ends January 2, 2010! Winners will be announced on or around January 8, 2010.

Z-CoiL Contest Entry - Mother's Little Helpers

The Best Idea on Two Feet Z-Coil footwear commercial contest entry.

Contest Ends December 4!

Z-CoiL Footwear Commercial Contest

The Best Idea on Two Feet
Z-CoiL footwear commercial contest



3 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 walk again because of Z-CoiL shoes; maybe it’s about your individuality, or a way to stand out; maybe it’s your way of staying on your feet longer and working harder than your co-workers; or maybe it’s your zany obsession with all things coiled.

Whatever it is; you write it. You cast it.
You direct and shoot it. You have total creative control!

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Elaine Burnet Refused Surgery and Got Pain Relief with A Spring In Her Step

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 is until she started wearing her first pair of Z-CoiL pain Relief Footwear five years ago. (Read More)

Z-Coil - Nursing for Nurses Forum

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."

Z-COIL SHOES : We Fix Traffic Tickets Blog

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 hiking. When packing for our trip

High Desert Hiker
I selected a pair of gray Z-coil hikers that had been barely broken-in over an older pair of brown hikers that are well worn. Who would have thought that a $250.00 pair of shoes would fall apart?"

Podcast: Dr. Pat Show - Lilli Bennett's Life Changed with Z-CoiL

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 discomfort, but since she had been a child, she has had hammer toes that created alot of discomfort. Lilli says, "I can honestly state that Z-Coils has corrected that issue as well. I now own 8 pair of Z-Coils I wear them daily to be able to function. Z-Coils, Pain relief footwear, has changed my life. I may be 80, but I spring along as if I were “16”!!!

Listen To Lilli on The Dr. Pat Show