Any feedback... good or bad?

I know that some people are reading this BLOG, but at this point, I have had very little comments as to the usefulness of the content. I know I ramble at times, but after a busy day, sometimes it is good to just clear my head before hitting the hill to go back to my family.

So, is this useful at all? Entertaining? or just a waste of your time? It is simple to respond... just hit the Post a Comment and let me know if it is at all useful!

Thanks again for your support...

Till later,
Caesar...

Z-CoiL's helped her through Chemo

We had one of our sweetest customers come in today that has been suffering from cancer for the third time and is undergoing chemotherapy (almost at her last treatment!!) She has had terrible problems with her hips and especially her feet, and if it wasn't for her Z-CoiL's, she would not have made it through! Her spirits were high as she bought two more pair... and her husband hit me up for a free shoehorn or two!

I lost my brother to cancer, so I know what her family is going through and I can only imagine what she is going through! She is truly a survivor and we wish her the best to beat this dreaded disease...

Till later,
Caesar...

What a day!

Talk about procrastinators! We had a record day thanks to many of our loyal customers who came back for second, third and fourth pairs of Z-CoiL's. Alex and I had but a few moments to site down and rest. My apologies to anyone who had to wait for a bit while we ensured everyone was fit properly... We were hopping for most of the day!

Remember, we still have an offer out there for a free pair of shoes to anyone who can get us a prominent story in the Mercury News! Someone has to have contacts that they can share their success with and help make Z-CoiL more of a household name!

Hope your day went as well as ours!

Till later,
Caesar...

Saved her life!

I had a customer come into the store yesterday to get another pair of shoes. She basically said that Z-CoiL's have "saved her life!" Her knees were in very bad condition and she was extremely overweight. With Z-CoiL's, she was able to start walking again, which changed her whole outlook on life! She started eating better, lost 100 pounds through dieting and exercise, and she has no more knee pain. She has topped her injections of cortisone and is no longer on Vicodan. The relationship with her family has improved because her own self-esteem has improved significantly. She's was not sure where she would be today if it wasn't for Z-CoiL's!

I see many people daily who have had life changing experiences through the use of our pain relief footwear... maybe it's time for you to make the change!

Till later...
Caesar...

One more day before prices increase!

Remember, the prices will increase on August 1, so if you still want to purchase a pair of Z-CoiL's at the current price, you have 26 hours to do so! Hope to see you soon!

Till later,
Caesar...

KTEH Auction underway and the Z-CoiL's are a STEAL!

As of this posting, the current bid for Z-CoiL's is $70!  Unbelievable!  That's substantially below wholesale, so if you are reading this and want that next pair, grab them now!  http://69.20.48.23/kteh/july/Item_Detail.asp?desc=Clothing&desc=Accessories&Item=1158

What am I saying!  I should bid to get them cheaper than from corporate and then resell them!

Till later,
Caesar...

Frustrating return today...

We take our work personally here at EZ Shoes and today was a bit frustrating!  I had a return from someone who had limped into the store two days ago with a bad neuroma (pinched nerve) near the front of her foot.  She put the footwear on and felt much better after walking in the shoes for about 20 minutes in the store not limping!

She came limping back into the store today and returned them.  I asked a series of questions as to the reason for the return so I could understand what the issue was.  The bottom line is that she felt a little unstable.  This is something that we can easily correct for by rotating the coils or switching out the coils for a stronger set.  She had already made up her mind that they were not for her and that she would "put up with the pain."  We refunded her money and she limped back out.

The sad part is that she did not have to be in pain and we could have adjusted it in just a few minutes so that she felt more stable.  We try our best to ensure an appropriate fit when you are in our store, but there are times when you are out in your normal life that something will come up that we did not anticipate.  Given the chance, we can normally correct for the issue and have you back on the street in no time!

So the bottom line is that if you feel like there is some issue with your Z-CoiL's, please stop by and we will do everything in our power to correct it so that you can enjoy a pain-free life!

Till later,
Caesar...

Only 6 days left until the price hike!

We have had a lot of customers take advantage of the last minute savings on the various styles of Z-CoiL's trying to beat the price hike...  so much so, that we (and in some cases, the manufacturer) have run out of certain sizes in some of the styles.  If you come in and we do not have your size in stock, we will put your name on the waiting list and honor the current prices.

One thing to note, we cannot hold the shoes indefinitely since we do have a lot of people waiting, so we will only hold them 3 days unless we agree to some other timeframe.  Thanks for your understanding!

Till later,
Caesar...

Another Hiker accomplished her goal!

I had another hiker in the store today who hadn't been able to backpack for over 2 years.  She purchased a pair of High Desert Hikers and after a short time wearing the shoes, she was able to once again backpack into her favorite areas!

She was on loose rock and shale, but had no issues with the stability of the footwear.  Once again, Z-CoiL's come to the rescue and we are glad to have been a part of her trek!

Till later,
Caesar...

Send us your pictures for a collage!

We would love to make a collage of our Z-CoiL Family Members in interesting places or doing interesting things with Z-CoiL's on.  Of course, we want non X-Rated photos!  We have one right now of someone on top on Mount Baldy and would love to add to that and make a collection. 

You can email me the photo if it is in digital format to caesar@ez-shoes.com or put it in the mail for us to work with.

We appreciate your support!

Till later,
Caesar...

KTEH Auction has started!

Now's the time to bid on a pair of Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear.  At this posting, the bid was a mere $43!  What a steal for a pair of high quality shoes!  Here's the link if you want to make a bid:  kteh.org

Don't miss this opportunity to get your next pair!

Till later...
Caesar...

Z-CoiL's brave 9 days in Disneyworld and Epcot Center!

One of our customers came into the store yesterday to buy a third pair of Z-CoiL's for her and a pair of the men's sandals for him, his second pair.  They bought their first pairs at the end of December in 2003.  Both of them had issues they were dealing with including heel spurs, back  and knee problems. 
 
During their trip, the were on their feet from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, doing all the normal tourist type things you do at these amusement areas.  Both them just couldn't stop telling us about how great they felt during that time, how much energy they had, and how they would not have been able to do it if it hadn't been for their Z-CoiL Footwear!
 
Of course, they were noticed also by many people, who inquired about the shoes, how they helped, and even asking them if they would take them off so they could try them!  Hopefully, they will get me a picture and a bit more of their story that we can post!
 
Till later...
Caesar...

Z-CoiL's in Healthcare Traveler

In the July issue of Healthcare Traveler, Z-CoiL's are featured in the "Gears and Gadgets - Clever Tools That Simplify The Travel Lifestyle" on Page 8. 
  
Click here for the story! 
 
So you see, the word is spreading!
 
Till later,
Caesar...

Another free pair given away!

Congratulations goes to Steve for reaching his 10 referrals and receiving a free pair of Z-CoiL Footwear!  Steve was our first customer before we even opened our store on Camden.  Steve has a severe issue with his ankle, and here is his testimonial:
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After suffering a severe injury to my ankle in a car accident 35 years ago, leaving my bones, tendons, and ligaments torn and broken, I was diagnosed with post-traumatic osteo arthritis, a problem aggravated with time and use.  Cortisone shots, pain medication and artificial cartilage injections provided me with only temporary and intermittent relief.  Z-CoiL shoes has allowed me to walk relatively pain free!  If you walk in pain, you owe it to yourself to try Z-CoiL shoes!
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When I first met Steve at his home, he was limping significantly, and had a hard time walking for even a short distance due to the severe pain that he was incurring.  His doctor had referred him to me as an alternative to a fusion.  After wearing the shoes for about 45 minutes in his house, his limp had diminished substantially and he was standing more upright!  He bought two pair from me, and shortly thereafter, had purchased two more pair.  He has referred many people and came into the store to purchase three more pairs of shoes today.  He now owns 7 pair of Z-CoiL's:  CloudWalkers, Freedom 2000 in blue/white and black, both styles of SideWinder Sandals, Zueco Clogs and High Desert Hikers.  One of those pairs today was free due to the referral program, and he is on his way to his next free pair!  Now, if I can only talk him into the Z-Duty's, he will have a complete collection!
 
Thank you, Steve, for your continued support and congratulations on your free pair!
 
Until later...
Caesar...

Custom dyeing of Zueco Clogs

We are now custom dyeing Zueco Clogs in black, navy blue and red for an additional charge of $20, so if you want to add some color to your Z-CoiL Collection, stop by!
 
Till later...
Caesar...

Men's and Women's Wide Sandals are in!

We received a limited number of all sizes of SideWinder Sandal Wides yesterday and have already sold 4 pair right after they came in.  The SideWinder Wide has a more flat toe than the original sandal and fits the foot a little better on most people.  They are still in limited production so come in and get them while you can!
 
Till later...
Caesar...

If you come in to buy another pair, please wear your Z-CoiL's!

We have had many people come into the store to buy another pair of Z-CoiL's before the price hike. If you do come in, it makes the process so much smoother if you wear (or at least bring) your current pair in so we can look at how we adjusted them. It will cut the fitting time down substantially and we can get you in and out much quicker... not that we don't enjoy your smiley faces around here!

Until later...
Caesar...

Shoes are flying off of the shelves!

With the announcement of the price hike, many of our loyal customers have been in to purchase one or more pair to beat the increase! We are ordering stock daily but with all of the dealers nationwide experiencing the same situation, shipping is a bit delayed. Although we are out of a few sizes, we still have most in stock and have over 80 pair on order.

Don't delay, come see us today! (kinda catchy, huh!)

Till later,
Caesar...

Heel Pain

I had a customer come into the store yesterday who had suffered from severe heel pain for over 2 years. His description was that it felt like someone was stabbing a knife into his heels, especially in the morning. We fit him into a pair of Z-CoiL's and he had almost immediate relief! Heel pain is one area where Z-CoiL's can benefit people tremendously.

There are several reasons for that:
- We position the coil directly under the skeletal system, which takes pressure off of the heel.
- The built-in orthotic helps to provide more equal pressure over the total surface of the foot, eliminating hot spots of severe pressure.
- And of course, the impact reduction of the coil reduces the amount of force that your foot is experiencing which helps to alleviate the pain.

Many people think that the pain in the heel is always caused by spurs, or "bone growths" on the heel. In many cases, this pain is actually caused by damage to the plantar ligament that runs from the ball of your foot to your heel. If damaged, it can tense up and start pulling away from where it is attached at the heel. This can lead to heel spurs if not properly treated. With our solid orthotic, we are able to protect and cradle that important ligament, giving you the proper support that is needed and allowing the ligament to heal. Of course, only your physician can determine the exact cause of your heel pain, so we highly recommend that you visit your physician for a diagnosis. Just keep in mind that Z-CoiL's are an alternative to expensive cortisone shots, custom orthotics and pain killers! It is always best to treat your body with non-invasive technology when possible.

Until later!
Caesar...

A Real Z-CoiL Family!

We recently received a note from one of our customers who is definitely a die-hard Z-CoiL Fan! As you will see below, she is helping to spread the good news to everyone! After all, when you are out of pain, you can't help but tell the world!
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Hi,
I now own 3 pair of Z-CoiL shoes and if they made them in a pump, I would own them too. I can not say enough good things about how these shoes make your feet feel. I had surgery on my left foot last October for Plantar Fasciitis and bought a pair shortly after having my cast removed. Of course, before I purchased them, I had spent $75 on a pair of shoes from a prominent store which claimed they were specifically for my particular condition. What a waste of money they were!

Words can not describe how well your feet will feel wearing these shoes. Go try a pair on and see for yourself. Since last October, we have also purchased a pair of work boots for my husband due to his bad knees and back pain. Much to our surprise, they didn't cost any more then a good pair of Red Wings would have. Now he tends to wear his work boots all the time because he found when he wasn't wearing them, he would start to have more knee pain.

Because of our success with zcoil shoes, we purchased a pair of CloudWalkers for my father and clogs for my mother. We are happy to be a Z-CoiL family!

Debbie...
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As you can see, another satisfied member of the Z-CoiL Family!

Till later,
Caesar...

Men's Sandals delayed!

I'm sorry to inform you but the shipment of men's sandals has been delayed about two weeks. We sold out of what we had and the manufacturer is swamped with orders due to the price increase. I will post a note here when they come in... Sorry about the inconvenience!

Caesar...

Another Z-CoiL BLOG worth viewing

I have become aware of another Z-COiL Blog sponsored by Your 2 Feet in Seattle Washington. It contains a lot of news articles where Z-CoiL was featured all over the country in various newspapers and other customer testimonials. It is definitely worth a look! The link can be found here: Your 2 Feet

Have a great Z Day!

Caesar...

Top names wear Z-COiL's!

Does the name Joe Rogan ring a bell? He is the host of Fear Factor, and last week, he was seen on his show in a pair of, what else, but Z-CoiL's! I guess with all of the walking and stunts, he needed something to keep him going day in and day out!

How about Gary Grubbs? He has appeared in dozens of movies and TV shoes, including "Runaway Jury", "The X-Files", "JFK" and "Will and Grace". He had a severe case of plantar fasciitis and was ready for surgery. Because of the reduction of impact that Z-CoiL provided, he has canceled his surgery and is actually jogging again for the first time in 4 years!

There are a couple of well-known athletes also in the footwear. Olympic Silver Medalist in middle distance running, Yvonne Green, ruptured her Achilles tendon and with the help of Z-CoiL's, she is now able to run again, although not in competition like before. Curly Johnson, a Super Bowl winning punter from the New York Jets is also sporting a pair to deal with the arthritis that has developed in his knees due to the punishment that they endured during his football career. He has gotten tremendous relief from various issues including Achilles tendonitis, knee arthritis, back and neck pain.

So you can see, the Z-Family extends to all walks of life and continues to provide relief form many different types of foot, leg and knee problems.

Until next time,
Caesar...

Customer newsletter Summer 2004

Z-CoiL is now producing a customer newsletter, and the first edition is out! I have posted it at the following link, but it is a 18 MB file, so it is quite large. We also have hard copies in the store if you would like to drop in and pick one up... Here's the link: Customer Newsletter

Caesar...

Newspaper contacts anyone?

As many of you are aware, we have trying to get some media attention. We feel that we have an excellent story to tell as all of you members of the Z-CoiL Family can attest to. We are offering a free pair of Z-CoiL Footwear to anyone who can help us get a prominent story (front page of any section) in the Mercury News. We think that there are so many people who can benefit from our footwear and would like to help more people in the Bay Area who are in pain. Let me know if you can help!

Caesar...

Z-CoiL's to be auctioned off on KTEH PBS Auction!

Here's a chance to not only get that next pair of Z-CoiL's but also help the public broadcasting system! On July 21, from 7PM to 11PM, all of the various items available for auction will be shown on a special event for the KTEH Silent Auction. We are offering a pair of Z-COiL's for the auction as a way of showing our support. Tune in and make a bid!

Caesar...

Pain versus vanity?

I had two customers come in the store today that were very unsure about the looks of the Z-CoiL Footwear. They were both in pain and were referred by their doctors. In both cases, they tried on the footwear and told me they felt more comfortable in the shoes and the pain was less. One decided that it was worth a try and bought. That person was able to take the leap of "faith" and try something that would get her off of the cortisone shots and the daily pain killers that she was taking. Who do you think will be happier with their decision?

Caesar...

70 mile hike at Philmont!

We just received a post card from one of our customers, Dan, who has had problems with his knees and feet. He bought a pair of hikers several months ago to prepare for a hike with his Scout Troop at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Here's what he had to say:
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Hello!
I just completed hiking 70 miles in 10 days with a pair of Z-CoiL hiking boots. We climbed Mt. Baldy. Had a great time!

Dan

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Most of you are probably not aware of Mt. Baldy in New Mexico, but it is a gruelling hike up to a 12,440' summit! This can be tough when you also consider the fact that he had over 30 pounds on his back, adding to all of the regular impact of an uphill climb... I've hiked Mt. Baldy before, but I was young and my body was still in good shape, so I can attest that this is a feat that Dan should be very proud of!

Congratulations and I'm glad that EZ Shoes and Z-CoiL could be a part of your success!

Caesar...

Significant price increase August 1

We regret to inform you that we are forced to raise our prices effective August 1, 2004 due to a significant price increase from the manufacturer. In the long run, the footwear is still very well priced compared to other alternatives such as custom orthotics, pain medication and doctor bills. Plus it is very difficult to put a price tag on the quality of life you obtain when you are not in pain.

The new prices are as follows:
- CloudWalker - $189.95
- CloudWalker Velcro - $209.95
- CloudWalker Steel Toe - $219.95
- Freedom 2000 - $189.95
- Z-Duty Work Boot - $249.95
- Z-Duty Work Boot Steel Toe - $259.95
- High Desert Hiker - $209.95
- Zueco Clog - $179.95
- Taos Clog - $189.95
- SideWinder Sandal - $179.95

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, but as many of you know, the footwear can be life changing and is well worth the expenditure even at the new price.

We thank you for your continued support.