Saturday, June 25, 2005

Testimonial - Teria Tetz-Hall



Teria first discovered Z-CoiL's in New Mexico when she was visiting a hospital in 2004. She came into our store in June, 2004 to see what could be done for her condition. Teria suffers from a herniated disk in the lower back which has caused peripheral nerve damage (neuropathy)to her feet. She works as a business manager for an organization that obtains grants for the severely handicapped.

"I love these shoes!", says Teria. "With nerve damage in my feet, I feel secure walking. I don't have to look down all of the time because my feet are securely supported. They also help with back pain."

"Besides," she continues, "It is fun to spring around!"

She was in our store this time to buy a second pair of a different style, which are the Taos Strap, which she is sporting in the picture above.

Till later,
Caesar...

Friday, June 24, 2005

Z-CoiL Earrings!



Wow! Even Z-CoiL Earrings! We are now carrying sterling silver earrings to match your coils, priced at just $15 per pair. These can be shipped since they do not need to be fitted! ;-)

Till later,
Caesar...

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Imagine the Possibilities!



This came from one of our senior dealers in Alaska! She has a customer and her significant other that have been helped tremendously by Z-CoiL's, so she thought that her pet also deserved some!

Just imagine the possibilites... Z-CoiL's for Pets!

Till later,
Caesar...

Saturday, June 18, 2005

Defective?

We had a customer come into the store who had bought Z-CoiL's a month ago. He was having a problem with the arch on one pair and wanted to return them. We have a 7 day return policy and this was clearly outside of the 7 days! We told him that we could adjust the footwear in the arch and have him back on the road in 10 minutes. He insisted that if the shoe had to be "adjusted" then it was defective!

Just remember, Z-CoiL's can be adjusted for many types of issues... This does not mean that they are defective, but that your foot does not match our shoe out of the box! If you work with us, we are willing to work with you!

We got our customer settled and he is now a happy camper!

Till later,
Caesar...

Thursday, June 09, 2005

Wow! More New Styles coming!



Just when you thought that Z-CoiL had come out with all of their new styles for 2005, another one will be hitting us! This hiker will replace the current gray and rust color hiker that we currently stock. It is a brown nubuck with a little different mesh pattern to hold out better in the tough terrain.

And that's not all! September will bring another great design and I promise COLOR this time! Can't let that one out of the bag yet, though... In the fall, just in time for Santa, there will be another style or two released! I've seen pictures of the prototypes and they are something we have been asked for over and over...

So, keep your eyes peeled here for more info. Also, if you want to be kept informed, please visit us at http://www.ez-shoes.com/news_registration.htm to be put on our email list which will be starting up soon!

Till later,
Caesar...

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Why?



I had a gentleman come into the store today who injured himself over one year ago. He has tried all of the traditional routes for recovery, including physical therapy and surgery, to no avail. He was now living on Vicodin two to three times a day to "take the edge off" the pain. It wasn't helping him and the medication was definitely affecting his whole demeanor. His doctor finally prescribed Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear, and after just 15 minutes, his pain was significantly lessened!

Many people will just take the drugs that the doctor prescribe without knowing what they can do to you. Take Vicodin, for example. Some of the side effects include drowsiness, mental clouding, lethargy, impairment of mental and physical performance, anxiety, fear, dysphoria, psychic dependence and mood changes. And that's just a short list... there are many more!

Z-CoiL's, on the other hand, can relief the pain, aid in the recovery, and return you to a pain free life without being invasive and mood altering. So, just answer me... WHY? Why aren't they the first course of action instead of the last?

We gotta work on that!

Till later,
Caesar...

June is National Men’s Health Month!



i-Newswire, 2005-06-03 - ( Albuquerque, NM ) – June has been named National Men’s Health Month, and the week before Father’s Day is National Men’s Health Week. These designations are important for raising awareness of men’s health issues, such as cancer, heart disease, and strokes. Healthy diets and exercise are two keys to overall fitness, but for some men, obesity and accompanying joint pain has hindered their exercise plans.

A revolutionary line of footwear, specially engineered to relieve foot, leg, and back pain, is changing each step for men whose pain has hindered exercise and affected their quality of life.

Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear™ features a unique conical coil steel spring under the heel, which reduces the rate of impact from walking or running by 50 percent, according to studies by Los Alamos National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of Energy. A rigid, built-in orthotic fully supports the mid-foot, equalizing pressure distribution to reduce the occurrence of heel spurs or plantar fasciitis, while extra cushioning at the forefoot and a permanent flex line at the ball of the foot improve comfort in the metatarsal area. This total foot support means less impact to the body and less pain.

Al Gallegos, a 74-year-old maverick in Albuquerque, New Mexico, persevered for years to develop this unique line of footwear that offers a radical alternative for foot, leg, and back pain relief. Z-CoiL® shoes have dramatically changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who report either complete relief or a significant reduction in pain while wearing them. Many customers are beginning to report significant weight loss because of increased mobility.

Michael Weaver, an enthusiastic Z-CoiL®-wearer writes, “I am a diabetic. I heard about your shoes from a friend and a nurse I know. My feet were in constant pain. I thought it was because I had a couple of toes amputated last year. I was only able to walk about a hundred feet without pain.”

Since finding Z-CoiL® footwear, Michael has experienced a dramatic change. “I put them on in the store. Before I left the store, all the pain in my feet had stopped. The rest of the day I walked around, and the next day, and the next, and so on. I have gotten overweight due to sitting around with sore feet. But now I am walking every day. I know I am losing weight now.”

Michael’s story is one of thousands of customer testimonials that have poured into Z-CoiL’s offices. For many people with painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, sciatica, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease, the shoes have been nothing short of a miracle.

“That first walk is all you need to make a step toward a healthier lifestyle,” says Al Gallegos. “I am thrilled that I am able to be a part of changing thousands of lives.”

A small company on a mission, Z-CoiL Footwear is gaining a tremendous and loyal following nationwide as word of its pain relief benefits is spreading, with 200 authorized dealers nationwide.

Monday, June 06, 2005

Imagine the Possibilities!



Just imagine... If someone like Oprah was to feature Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear on her show, it would reach millions of people! It would further our cause to provide pain relief to those millions of Americans that currently suffer daily from sort of foot, leg, knee or back issue.

Oprah's web site has an area where you can submit story ideas, so I submitted one on how these shoes have changed people's lives. If you feel so inclined, you can submit your own personal story on how Z-CoiL's have affected your life!

Click here to fill out the form

The more stories she receives, she might be inclined to give Z-CoiL's some attention! You might even get a chance to be on her show! So, if you could take the time to submit your story, that would be great!

Till later,
Caesar...

Z-CoiL's Trek Costa Rica!



One of our customers, Alana, has just taken a trip to Costa Rica and came in before hand to buy a second pair of Z-CoiL's! Her husband emailed me the picture while she was still there, so I don't have a lot of details on her excursion but... As you can see from the terrain she is standing on, this is not San Francisco paved highways!

Many people are concerned when they first come into the store that Z-CoiL's will be unstable. On the contrary! That's why we have a rugged trail course in our store so you can check out the stability. We also will allow you to take a run or walk outside on the pavement to better understand how they react to various paces.

So, when you get a chance, come on in and try out a pair!

Till later,
Caesar...

Thursday, June 02, 2005

I'm Back!

What a great conference! We had dealers from all over the U.S. and Canada, getting together to share ideas and learn new techniques. We got lots of tips to better fit our customers, which will benefit everyone.

We also had a preview of a new hiker due out in a couple of months. It is similar to our current hiker, but in brown and has a different nylon mesh pattern. There is another surprise to be unleashed later this year! Keep tuned here for the scoop...

There was a great awards banquet where we received an award for being #17 dealer in 2004! Of course, we have moved up the ranks since then, and our goal is to make the top 10 in 2005...

Till later,
Caesar...