By Troy Marcyes, Intuit
In 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" in the heel of his shoe would reduce the force of impact. And as an added benefit, a spring would provide some form of energy return, to help him run faster and farther.
Caeser Snee, owner of Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear stores in San Jose and San Francisco, recently shared his business insight at the Intuit Small Business Town Hall on May 14th, 2009. The Town Hall featured numerous Small Business owners sharing their views on how to survive and thrive despite the economic climate. (Read More)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Product Innovation - No Pain, No Gain
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Treating foot pain without surgery
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 like to be able to wear them every day, but I can't either."
Walker, a podiatrist, said she knows about foot pain first hand since she suffers from plantar fasciitis. (Read More, Watch Video)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mommy Brain Reports: Review- Z-Coil Shoes
Apr-30-2009 By Monica
I’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 was willing to try them, so I contacted Z-coil and explained how my back, knees, and hips have hurt since carrying my twins, and my husband’s back and knees have hurt him from all of the running he did while in the Marine Corps.
They actually agreed to give us each a pair of shoes… But it wasn’t something they could just send us.
We had to go to a local authorized dealer to get custom fitted for our Z-coil shoes. (Read More)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Ergonomic and Economic Cushion in Hard Times
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 between the economy and the number of out-of-control stress cases we see.
April 14, 2009 -- In hard economic times, stress levels go up, muscles tighten and vulnerable people start feeling pain. One way to cushion the beating that bodies (and wallets) take when times are tough is to simply to wear the right shoes. Many people are working longer hours or taking on extra jobs to make ends meet, and when people spend that time on their feet, standing or walking on hard, unforgiving floors, the result can be devastating to health.
According to a recent interview in the Wall Street Journal* with Dr. Christopher L. Edwards, director of the Behavioral Chronic Pain Management program at Duke University Medical Center, they are seeing a rise in patients amid the current economic crisis. "There's a very strong relationship between the economy and the number of out-of-control stress cases we see." Muscular tension is the typical bodily reaction we see when someone is stressed. So if we walk around without coping with it, it takes a toll on our muscles. Over time this can lead to the chronic aches and pains associated with stress. (Read More)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Testimonial: Leilani Smith, Weight Loss
Leilani Smith talks about how Z-CoiLs helped her lose 65 pounds.
Source: Total Relief Footwear, Austin, TX
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Testimonial: Charlie Reidel Works On His Feet All Day Long
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)
Friday, February 27, 2009
QVC Community » Forums » Fashion Talk » z-coil shoes?
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 on my feet in my life of over 54 years. I just love them and wear them three seasons except summer. I wear them anywhere I go, from casual to dressy occasions as well as all day walking tour in London. They wear well and still look new after wearing almost everyday eight months a year for last several years. The most comfy and fun shoes ever!!! They often serve as conversation starter. They even give me a little boost to my height (>2 inches) without any discomfort. - MaryMD
Wow! Thanks for starting this thread!!
ShopQueen-thanks for the website address, and Vamp, I appreciated reading your comments. Vamp, what part of the country are you in? West Coast? East Coat? Middle?
I just looked at the website, and I can hardly wait to see what it feels like to wear these shoes.....they make me smile, and remind me of a funny Seinfeld TV Episode...I wonder if they got the idea for that particular episode from seeing these shoes....On that website, I found I store I am familiar with, and I will get there in the next few weeks, so that I can try on a pair of these. I walk a lot here in NYC (Manhattan) so I'm always on the lookout for a good running shoe, b/c they have the most cushioning and padding...but now, i'll have to try these. I am also a shoe lover, so I am intrigued. I can hardly wait to see how these feel. And yes, they are unusual looking, and sometimes something so unusual, or "ugly" can go so far that it becomes rather ATTRACTIVE LOL Yes, I am serious. -nycgal
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Z-Coil Testimonial- heal your Plantar Fasciitis | Authentic Threads
"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 fasciitis. It took me awhile to figure out what the pain was. Basically the plantar fascia under my foot had torn a little bit from all the pounding my feet were getting, then it got inflamed, and because I kept walking everyday, it never got a chance to heal.
Well, after many months of pain, I found Z-Coil shoes online. They are so ugly, but I swear, my feet hurt so bad, I just didn’t care at all. I had a family vacation coming up and I didn’t want to be in pain the whole time. I wore my Z-Coil shoes for two weeks before the trip." (Read More)
Monday, February 23, 2009
DR. Albert J. Gadomski discusses Z-CoiL footwear
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
Saturday, February 21, 2009
ABC's The Best Years
The Z-CoiL Pain relief footwear in Millersville, MD Infomercial.
Read Testimonials from Millersville, MD Customers
