Testimonial - Alana S.

Alana first came into our store in April, 2005 with knee and back issues. The picture above was taken in Costa Rico on a recent trip she made.

"I love my several pairs of Z-coils!" says Alana. "I have worn them to dressy occasions, and hiking in Costa Rica! They make the sacred ground we walk on, more as nature intended, before the advent of compressed roads, concrete and asphalt.

"When I am on a concrete floor for hours at a time working, I remain comfortable, and relaxed. I have noticed that after work, I still have plenty of energy and am not anxious to get my shoes off and get off my feet! In fact, in my 'shoes off' home, I often leave the Z-Coils on, simply because I am so comfortable.

"We are planning an extended stay in Costa Rica, and my Z-Coils are my shoe choice, so durable and washable. It is also fun to connect with the many folks who want to know about them. I’ve made lots of new friends this way!

"Get your feet, legs, and body happy, with a pair for yourself!" concludes Alana.
So, come on in and try a pair for yourself!

Till later,
Caesar...

Great Weekend at the NBC11 Living Well Expo... and a little info on MBT's!

The above picture is what I looked like after the two days at The Living Well Expo! It was a great event with many different activities and vendors catering to your over all health. This included not only your physical health, but your mental health! There was rock climbing, scuba diving, soccer, and other activities to get your heart rate up.

We were constantly swamped in the booth allowing people to experience the feeling of Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear. It was interesting because there was another footwear dealer at the fair demonstrating MBT's (Masai Barefoot Technology). MBT's describe themselves as follows: "Through its multi layered sole MBT® transforms flat, hard, artificial surfaces into natural, uneven ground. Wearing MBT® is like walking in sand. Unlike most conventional training shoes that only support and cushion your feet, the inherent instability and the unique rolling action of the MBT® sole challenges the feet and postural muscles to be more active. This reactive, more supportive muscle action creates good posture and increases shock absorption for all the joints, significantly reducing musculo-skeletal compression."

We were visited by their staff and several of the people from the MBT booth tried on our Z-CoiL Footwear. So,I figured I had to check out their technology also to understand how a show that transforms hard surfaces into uneven ground can increase the shock absorption. I tried a pair on, and before you stand up, they have you roll your foot back and forth to get used to the rocker sole. It is an extreme rocker sole. In fact, once you stand up, if you try and put any weight on your heel, you will fall back! As the rep told me, they want to center your weight in your insole area so as to improve your posture. What it felt like to me is that almost all of the pressure on my body was in the arch area, and in fact, it felt like a lump. It forces you to take small steps, which was very awkward for me.

As some of you are aware, I have a pretty severe hamstring injury, but with Z-CoiL's, I can run 4 to 5 times a week without pain. In the MBT's, my hamstring started bothering me after just a few minutes of walking around. I felt that I could not find that sweet spot and was fighting it just trying to stand upright!

Needless to say, MBT's are not on my list of shoes to buy, but if you have never experienced them, it is worth the experience. Many people at the shoe tried on both shoes, and those that we talked to rated Z-CoiL Footwear far superior for cushioning and comfort!

Till later,
Caesar...

Join us at the NBC 11 Living Well Expo

From Rock Walls To Celebs, Have Fun At Living Well Expo!

It’s free, and has something for the entire family! Take a look at just some of the activities -- free health tests and screenings, information-packed seminars, and educational & entertaining exhibits – and make plans to attend to attend this two-day celebration of the Bay Area’s healthy lifestyle. Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Jose McEnery Convention Center.
Of course, EZ Shoes will be there in both 923 in the Wellness Pavillion. We will have shoes available to try on for those who have never experienced this incredible footwear! Hope to see you there!

Additional information is available at the NBC 11 web site.

Till later,
Caesar...

Shame on you, Time Magazine!

Time Magazine has always been a fairly accurate source for news although I don't necessarily agree with the slant it takes at times in various areas!

Well, in the latest issue of Time Magazine there is a specialized feature about Spira Footwear and in the article is says that Spira is the only footwear with actual springs in the soles. Nowhere in the article does it even mention Z-CoiL!

Z-CoiL HQ contacted the reporter, Sean Gregory, this afternoon to set him straight and had a lengthy and educational conversation with him. Mr. Gregory said he knew all about Z-CoiL and had been on the Z-CoiL website, but decided to make a small differentiation that Spiras looked like regular athletic shoes and the small spring was built into an existing sole. Unbelievable! It is one thing to not know, but to actually know that Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear exists and lie?

I have already written a letter to the editor at letters@time.com and if you would like to express your story, feel free to click on the link above and shoot him a message!

Till later,
Caesar...

Join us at the Arthritis Expo September 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

Do you have arthritis and have you been wondering if there is some gadget out there that could make your mornings a little easier, or for that matter, your afternoons and evenings too? Maybe you are wondering if there is a pillow or a mattress or some special bedding that could make your nights more comfortable. Wondering if a scooter might be something to consider in your future? Wondering what car might have the best comfort and joint protective features for you? And how about that footwear that reduces the impact by 50% reducing the shock that your body has to endure? Of course, I mean Z-CoiL's!

Then you want to mark September 17 on your calendar now and plan to be at the Santa Clara Convention Center for the Arthritis Foundation’s first Arthritis Expo. This event will be open to the public and will be filled with exhibitors, including EZ Shoes, offering information and free demonstrations of many of their products.

We will have shoes to try on so you can get an idea of what benefit you will get out of our remarkable footwear! You can print out a coupon that is good for free admission by clicking here!

Hope to see you there!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Joanna Snyder

Joanna first came to us in September 2003 suffering from arthritis in the feet, knees and hips. Joanna is a dog walker and in her profession, she must be on the go constantly. Her pain was severely impacting her ability to do her work.

"I had been told by the arthritis specialist to expect knee replacement surgery in a few years," says Joanna. "I also had trouble walking because of osteo-arthritis in both feet.

"After 2 years in Z-CoiL's, I can honestly say that I can now walk dogs everyday, can stand for long periods of time and have almost NO PAIN! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" concludes Joanna.

Joanna was visiting our store to buy her third pair of Z-CoiL's which were a pair of Brown Desert Hikers (on the counter in the back of the picture.) She's saving them for winter!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Rick MacWilliams

Rick MacWilliams is a laser engineer who has knee pain and a compound fracture of the lower back disc. He first came into our store in November 2004 to see if he could get some relief.

"You can really tell the difference when you go for a walk in your slippers or old shoes compared to the Z-CoiL's that reduce the impact significantly!" says Rick. "I have been wearing them every day and also take the dog for a walk 2 miles each night and have not had the normal shoe related knee and back problems.

"I just had heel replacements [on my Z-CoiL footwear] that put me back into alignment and didn't have to get a whole new shoe, just the heel pads! Great customer service and knowledge also," concludes Rick.

We pride ourselves on our customer service, so if you have any knee or back issues, come on in and see if we can make a difference in your life also!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell child proofs homes and has suffered from plantar fasciitis and a torn ACL. In his line of work, he is on his feet a lot plus constantly moving throughout the house. He first came into our store in December of 2004 to see if we could help his issues.

"After a recommendation from a friend who had a bad back and a heel spur, I tried a pair on and thought I had gone to heaven!" says Larry. "My painful heel was gone and as I continued to wear the shoes, my back and knee felt significantly less painful.

"I'm on my feet almost all day and I bought a third pair today to umpire fast-pitch softball games pain-free.

"The staff at EZ Shoes was patient and adjusted the heel and arch so I felt comfortable as soon as I left the store. I not only feel better - I actually smile more now as well!" concludes Larry.

Good for the body, good for the soul... if you are in pain, your whole demeanor is affected, and in Larry's case, a little pain relief went a long way!

Till later,
Caesar...

Dan Puts Z-CoiL's To The Test!

Dan Crotty is an adventurous type who first came to us with knee and foot issues back in December 2003. He was going on a hike at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and he had to hike 70 miles in 10 days with his scout troop and his son. Dan wasn't sure he could make it. We received a postcard from him at Philmont that simply said "I hiked 70 miles in 10 days and had a great time!" He had to have someone take a picture of him on top of Mt. Baldy!



Well, he was back on the road again, and we received an email from him yesterday.

"Hello. I recently vacationed in Ireland, and I wore my Z-Coil tennis shoes the whole time for sightseeing. Many people noticed the shoes, and I few people asked me about the shoes. We saw tourists from several European countries.

"I have attached a photo of myself wearing the shoes on a hill above the Ailwee Cave in the Burren. The Burren is an area in County Clare that is extremely rocky after centuries of erosion.

"Thanks again, I had a great vacation, and my feet felt fine! The shoes are great!"



I cropped the picture some to be able to include it here and still see Dan! Click here to see the full panoramic shot of the area he was hiking. Pretty amazing territory!

So you can see, stability is not an issue with Z-CoiL's!

Till later,
Caesar...

Anniversary Celebration a Huge Success!

We have had a great turnout for our event! It was nice to renew acquaintances with the people we have been able to help plus add new people to the Z-CoiL Family. We sold a lot of shoes and ate too much food...

For those of you that came in during some of our busiest times, especially Sunday, I apologize for any wait that you had, but our goal is to ensure we have a great fit and sometimes that can take time.

Of course, I wanted to get pictures of the mobs, but that's when we are so busy fitting we forget to do it, so you will have to suffice with just a picture of the outside!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Charlotte Hamilton

Pictured above is Charlotte Hamilton and Andrea Connell. Charlotte is a nurse who suffers from degenerative disc disease of the lower back. When she first came into our store, she was in pain and had to find some way to remedy it if she was to keep working.

"I have back pain and heel pain when I am on my feet all day," says Charlotte. "I work 10 hour 4 days a week and the hospital floors are cement. I thought I would have to give up my occupation because of my back pain and heel pain.

"Z-CoiL Shoes have given me a new lease on life! I work 10 hour days without 'pain' and I smile a lot because of my Z-CoiL shoes! I tell everyone about them and now 3 other nurses in my department wear them and one doctor.

"Thank you for giving me a new lease on life! P.S. I did 2 marathons in my Z-CoiL's and smiled all the way!" concludes Charlotte.

Charlotte was in the store purchasing a new pair of Anniversary Z-COiL's and she also brought her friend Andrea, so she could also purchase a pair. They will be heading to Africa next year and wanted to be prepared!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Shawn and Shawnee Grossman

Shawnee and Shawn are recently opened up a pizza restaurant and after the first week, realized that they were not going to survive on their feet all day without some help!

"My husband and I opened our restaurant in January, 2005," says Shawnee. "We would end each day in tears from the pain shooting through our legs after being on our feet 12+ hours each day.

"That has ended! We can pull a double shift wearing our Z-CoiL's and still have the energy to go out dancing. My lower back pain is gone and my husband's posture has straightened.

"We are purchasing our second pair this month because we wanted a pair to wear outside of the restaurant.

"When I think back to the pain we used to endure, I can't be happier that I discovered Z-CoiL's. We got our lives back with our first pair!" Shawnee concludes.

So, you can see, they really make a difference when you are on your feet for those long shifts.

Till later,
Caesar...