Testimonial - Deborah Renner

Deborah first came to our store in may, 2004 complaining of foot and ankle pain. She is a Retail Supervisor at a large department store, and is on her feet all day, every day, ensuring the operations are running smoothly.

"I constantly had foot and ankle pain due to being on my feet all day," says Deborah. "Since purchasing Z-CoiL Shoes, I no longer have to worry about my feet and ankles. A very good investment for my feet!" concludes Deborah.

Deborah purchased a pair of Brown High Desert Hikers so she had a pair of Z-CoiL's to wear when she was not at work. After 21 months of wear, she also needed to replace the heels on her CloudWalkers... but the shoe itself is still going strong! Not a bad investment!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Christy Camacho

Pictured above is Christy Camacho and Bill Stamp, who have been wearing Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear for about 2 months. Both were suffering from low back pain and foot pain.

"I used to have a great deal of low back and heel pain," says Christy. "I couldn't walk for more than 1 hour.

"Now with these shoes, I can shop all day long! They are the best investment I have ever made. I am here to buy my second pair. Just love 'em!" concludes Christy.

Bill's back pain is also gone and both of them were in the store to purchase a second pair for wearing when they weren't at work.

Till later,
Caesar...

How Much Time Does It Take?

This is a question we get all of the time when people call on the phone, and it is not one that is easy to answer! The short and long of it is that it could take anywhere between 30 minutes and several hours.

If you have a "normal" foot (whatever that looks like) with regular arches, a perfect size for the Z-CoiL, not too narrow or wide and a normal gait, it might take 30 minutes if there is no one else in the store.

On the other hand, if you have severe issues with your feet, legs, knees or back and require a lot of adjustments, then it could take a couple of hours.

If there are a lot of people in the store, we try our hardest to service everyone, making the best use of our time. Saturday was a good example. We had a handful of people between 10:00 and 3:00, then the flood gates opened! We had people everywhere and boxes of shoes everywhere. Most people required a fair amount of adjusting and it took us a couple of hours on many of the people. Luckily, there were some returning customers who brought in their current pair which makes it easier to adjust.

So, please plan for adequate time. We want to provide the best fit possible, and if you are rushing the process, we can't guarantee that it will be the best fit possible!

Till later,
Caesar...

You got a screw loose??

Are your coils loose or are you getting a clicking sound? This is not really common but it can happen... The coil on the Z-CoiL is held on by a screw that is reached by removing the insole. You will see a small flap, and under that flap is the screw.

Sometimes, depending on your use, the screw can come loose. If this happens, either come on in and we will tighten it or use a phillips screwdriver to tighten it up yourself.

If it comes too loose, the top of the coil, called the Z-Nut, can get separated from the coil. This needs to be reglued, which takes about two minutes in the store. Normally, if this happens, you will get a clicking sound. So come on in and we will fix it for you!

Z-CoiL Footwear is more than just a shoe, so sometimes things like this can occur. Hopefully, the pain relief you receive is well worth it!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - JoAnn and Gregory Batcheller

JoAnn and Gregory live in Southern California and purchased their Z-CoiL's in Grand Junction Colorado in 2002. JoAnn had suffered from a bad lower back, neck issues and migraine headaches. Gregory had similar problems with his back and also his shoulder.

"I saw Z-CoiL's demonstrated at the Christmas Fair," says JoAnn. "The demonstrator let us try on a pair and walk around inside the fair to try them out.

"I was hooked on the shoes immediately! My headaches went away, my back felt immediately better and I have been wearing them religiously since then. I recommend my Z-CoiL's to everybody," concludes JoAnn.

Gregory had similar results from his footwear.

"My Wife and I saw the Z-CoiL's at a Christmas Fair and we each tried a pair on," says Gregory. "We immediately realized that these were the shoes for us...

"Our backs, shoulders and bodies felt better almost immediately. We each bought a pair on the spot! Since then, our family and friends have all bought a pair of the Z-CoiL's," concludes Gregory.

JoAnn's mother and father live in this area, and they recently purchased a pair for each of them. She was sharing that her mother was barefoot a couple of weeks ago and tripped over a treadmill and fell, seriously injuring herself. She had been in bed not able to walk. JoAnn came into town and told her to put her Z-CoiL's on and they were going out to eat. Sure enough, with her Z-CoiL Footwear, she was able to stand and walk to the car and into the restaurant, where she couldn't without them!

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Caesar...

Revitalize your Z's!

Are your Z-CoiL's looking a bit tired and worn? Kinda like this??



The above clogs came from one of our customers who bought her Z-CoiL's originally from another dealer over 4 years ago. Since then, she has bought a pair of Taos Clog Straps from us, but does not want to wear them at work. So, she wanted to refresh her old pair and give them new life. She asked if our resident artist, Allison, could give them new life... and this is the result!



With some paint and a new set of heels, they look fantastic! So, if your footwear is looking a bit ragged on the edges, let us give them a tune-up and a paint job to make them fresh!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Alfonso Castaneda

Al first purchased his Z-CoiL Footwear in July, 2005. He is the owner of the best Mexican restaurant in a small town south of here, San Juan Batista. Al was suffering from heel spurs which was impacting his ability to run his business.

"I was limping a lot plus I always had a lot of pain," says Al. "Now, I am so happy to say that I have no more pain and no more limping!

"The best thing is that now when I put on my regular shoes or tennis shoes, I don't have pain or limping. I tell everyone I can about these great shoes. I am the type of person that when something is good, I want the world to know!" concludes Al.

Al stopped by the store to see the new styles and pick up more cards. If you are in San Juan Batista, stop in at Dona Esther's Mexican Restaurant and have a great meal! You won't regret it...
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DOÑA ESTHER RESTAURANT (831) 623-2518 25 Franklin Street

Mon-Fri: 11 am - 10 pm, Sat: 9 am-10 pm, Sun: 9 am-9 pm
All You Can Eat Buffet Sundays 9 am-1 pm

Authentic Mexican food, full service cocktail lounge, patio dining, live entertainment on weekends, banquet room available
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Caesar...

Testimonial - Raenna Lanphear

Raeanna first came to our store in May, 2004 with, as she puts it "bad, bad feet!" She was suffering from plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Raeanna works in a warehouse on her feet for long shifts on concrete... which has taken a toll.

"I came into the store one day when I was having a very hard time walking," says Raeanna. "I have worn every style of walking she and have had orthotics for years in my shoes, but nothing was working.

"So, I thought I would try Z-CoiL's. They are the only shoes I can wear! They save me every day. I can walk all over the place," concludes Raeanna.

Raeanna was picking up her fourth pair of Z-CoiL's... another pair of Freedom 2000's to add to her collection!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Bernadette Solis

Pictured above is Bernadette Solis and her little one. Bernadette first came into our store in May of 2004 suffering from pain caused by plantar fasciitis and scoliosis.

"I have been battling with plantar fasciitis for two years +," says Bernadette. "I have undergone steroid injections but they only helped me temporarily.

"My doctor had suggested that I have surgery to correct my bone again. I was in a lot of pain until I was introduced to Z-CoiL. I don't need to have surgery and I am totally pain free!" concludes Bernadette.

Bernadette was in getting a second pair of Z-CoiL's when we went through the referral list. After deciphering some of the referrals, like Bernadette the charge nurse, or Bernadette the ER nurse, we determined that she indeed qualified for a FREE PAIR!

Congratulations to Bernadette! Enjoy!

Till later,
Caesar...

Customer Service!

I have written about customer service before, and today, we had an affirmation that we are doing great in this area! We received an unsolicited letter from a new customer who came into our store with her mother for a pair of Z-CoiL's.

Dear Andrew,

I am writing to thank you for the great customer service you provided in assisting my mother, my sister and I to purchase our Z-Coil Pain Relief Footwear on Saturday, January 7, 2006 and on Wednesday, January 11,2006 respectively. Each one of us brought home a pair of nice shock­-absorbing shoes. We like them very much as they are comfortable to fit on our feet and they function as described.

We concluded after visiting your store that you are a neat sales associate. Your professional knowledge about the products your store carries is apparent: you brought to us various relevant information about the shoes and in what way they might help. Your customer-oriented attitude is easy to tell: you went back and forth the showroom and the storeroom many times to check for the availability of the different styles and/or sizes for us happily. You also made sure the shoes were of custom fit on us before we left the store.

Your smile is beyond compare. Our ultimate comment is that you commit yourself to great sales service. We have to specifically thank you for your patience and your enthusiasm as we had taken prolonged time to reach our final decision as to our selection. We just want to express our feeling that it has been a nice experience to shop in EZ-Shoes. We all got what we want and we thank you!

We believe that we can count on your words for any after-sale service that we might need in future, albeit has not happened yet.

Once again, great products and excellent service! Please feel free to use this letter as a testimonial for your service/products/store.

Sincerely,
Susan Ho
Happy Customer

Thank you, Susan, for recognizing the effort that goes into our process and for allowing us to share the experience that you had! You know you can count on us also to follow through with any issue that may arise as you wear your Z-CoiL Footwear. And thank you, Andrew, for living up to our customer's expectations!

Till later,
Caesar...

A Tale of Two Nurses!

One of our dealers, Debi Rogers, wrote this and it is a story we hear all the time in our store! Enjoy!



A Tale of Two Nurses

There once was a lady who worked as a nurse,
Whose 12-hour shifts left her ready to curse.
Her knees and her feet would be screaming in pain,
And her back felt as if she'd been hit by a train!

She tried to relieve it with heat and with ice...
And pain pills and bourbon... and green tea and spice.
She'd get some relief but the next day would be
As painful as ever - would she never be free?

Then one day another nurse stopped by her place
With a spring in her step and a smile on her face.
And behold on her feet were some funky new shoes!
"Yeah, they're strange, " said her friend, "but here's the good news..."

"That cool little coil on the heel of the shoe ......
It reduces the impact - it cuts it in two!
I'm telling you girl - your pain will be gone...
So lets go to the store and try a pair on!"

So she went to the store with her friend by her side
She tried on a pair and said "Wow, what a ride!"
It felt like she walked on a pillow of air
And she knew in a moment - she must have a pair!

Back at work, she felt good - and she thanked her good friend
For those great Z-CoiL shoes brought her pain to an end!
So my friend, if long hours on your feet you must toil,
Give your body a gift - try a pair of Z-CoiL!

--- Debi Rogers

Mike and Debi Rogers
Z-Life
1555 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33771
727-584-6700

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Thanks again, Debi, for your creative talents! I think some people out there will identify with this...

Till later,
Caesar...
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Testimonial - Steve Homen

Steve Homen and his wife, Brittany, are both emergency room RN's, working long and furious hours. Steve also holds a second job as an operating room RN at a second hospital. He had been suffering from bad knees when he first came into our store in August 2004 and purchased a pair of black Taos Clogs.

"My first purchase was August 2004 for work," says Steve. "I work in an ER and an OR and am on my feet 8-16 hours a day.

"Z-COiL's help with my back and keep pressure off of my knees. They are the best shoes I have ever had for standing on my feet all day!" concludes Steve.

He wanted a second pair for himself and chose the new SkyWalker soft upper. Brittany decided to take the plunge and also purchased a pair of SkyWalker's for use in her job.

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - John Vanek

John first came into our store November of 2004 complaining of foot and heel pain. He works as an Auto Service Manager and is constantly on his feet and on the go! He purchased a pair of CloudWalkers with enclosed heels.

"My brother Brian strongly suggested that I try Z-CoiL Footwear after bouting with extreme foot pain," says John. "This pain is probably related to plantar fasciitis, middle age and walking on cement floors all day. My feet were swelling and in bad shape.

"I literally limped in from the parking lot! I felt immediate comfort once I put on Z-CoiL's. My feet have healed and I would wear no other shoe at this time. I have decided to buy the High Desert Hikers so I can get back to hiking and backpacking. These shoes are very expensive, but worth the price!

"This is the best shoe buying experience. Caesar spends unlimited time making sure these shoes fit great. I am very pleased!" concludes John.

John was back in the store to have a new set of heels put on his CloudWalkers and to purchase the Gray High Desert Hikers. He has taken many hikes in his CloudWalkers, but wants to save them for work.

Till later,
Caesar...

WOW! Great New Styles!

It's an exciting time at Z-CoiL! Two new styles have been released in Phase II testing with all sizes available and two other styles are in an initial test market phase with limited sizes available!

The Santa Fe



The Santa Fe is a glossy black dress shoe with soft leather cushions around the ankle. It has a padded pigskin leather insole with anti-bacterial fabric lining. It looks great for that more dressy or formal affair! It is available in women's 5-10 and men's 8-14.

The Soft Upper



The Soft Upper has a flexible and breathable spandex mesh upper for ultimate comfort. The lining consists of a soft, seamless neoprene with a spandex fabric covering. Special vents in the lining improve the airflow. It also comes with cushioned insoles lined with anti-bacterial fabric. An excellent choice for the diabetic. It is available in women's 5-10 and men's 8-14.

Men's Dress Sandal



The Dress Sandal consists of a full leather upper, an adjustable heel strap and soft neoprene padding lined with flexible spandex fabric. It also sports a padded pigskin leather insole. It is currently available in men's 9-11 only during this test phase.

The Sandia



The Sandia is a casual low cut boot with a matte brown leather upper and a moc-toe, A soft leather collar cushions the ankle and a padded pigskin leather insole with anti-bacterial fabric lining cushions the rest of the foot. It is currently available in men's 8-10 only during this test phase but seem to run a bit large.

These new styles are in limited quantities and are not available at all Z-CoiL locations. Call first to ensure your size is in stock! We will hold them for 24 hours if necessary.

I think you will be impressed... they look even better in person than the pictures!

Till later,
Caesar...

Merry Christmas to all!

Some of our dealers put together a Christmas poem for Z-CoiL Footwear! Just so you know, Al Gallegos is the inventor, and Andres, Annie, Terry, Sequoia, Vol, Jason, Julie, Cindy and Nora are some of the staff members at Z-CoiL Headquarters that we rely on...

T'was the night before Christmas and all thru Z-house
not a creature was stirring not even Z-mouse
All Z-stockings were hung by Z-chimney with care
in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there

I in my freedoms and Ma in her clogs (and Z-cap)
had just settled in for a long winterZ nap
When up on Z-roof there aroZe such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to z-ee what was z-ee matter

When what to my wondering eyeZ did appear
but a miniature UPS sleigh and 8 tiny reindeer
With a little old driver, so lively and quick
I looked at his shoesZ to see what was Z-trick!

His feet were a-bouncin', his smile was contagious
It was Al - Al Gallegos - now ain't that outrageous!
He was wearing Z-boots and he had a big pack
Of Z-CoiLs for all with a pain in their back...

Or a pain in their hip or their feet or their knees...
This great little man had a packful of Z's!
More rapid than eagles his helpers came.
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name.

Now Andres, Annie, Terry, Sequoia,
On Vol, Jason, Julie, Cindy and Nora.
To Z top of Z porch,To the top of the wall.
Now Bouncz away, Bouncz away, Bouncz away all.

All of us at EZ Shoes hope that you have a wonderful and pain-free Holiday Season!

We will be open Dec 24th from 10-5 and closed Dec 25th. For New Years, we will be open Dec 31st 10-5 and closed Jan 1.

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Marlene Sahr

Pictured above is camera-shy Marlene who first came into our start in early 2005 using a cane and limping very badly. She has severe arthritis in her knees and her right foot and also wears a brace for stability. Marlene volunteers at the local hospital and also is a tour guide at the Alameda Naval Air Station Museum.

"I met a couple visiting Alameda from South Dakota who both had Z-CoiLs and were more than happy to share their satisfaction with their shoes," says Marlene. "What they said turned out to be so true for me too!

"I no longer have a limp and my cane, which was in use for the last 5 years, is no longer in use. I find I can stand for longer periods of time, too. Just putting them on in the morning gives me a 'boost' and I'm ready to go! If I change to other shoes, I have to revert to using the cane. Hence, I stay with my Z-CoiL's!

"People stop and ask about my Z-CoiL's almost every day and I'm happy to pass on the website and information. In fact, I have copied your brochure to pass out!" concludes Marlene.

Marlene was in the store buying two more pairs of Z-CoiL's: a pair of white CloudWalkers and a pair of black SideWinder Sandals. She is now able to handle tours covering all three hangers at the air base and gets along just great! So, if you take a tour there, look for Marlene... of course, I didn't give you much to help recognize her except those snazzy new white CloudWalkers!

Till later,
Caesar...

Testimonial - Anne Bliss

Anne is retired and in the past has suffered from lower back pain and a neuroma in her foot. She purchased her first pair of Z-CoiL Footwear in 2001 and now owns 3 pair.

"Due to a pain in my lower back, I could not wear tennis shoes or sandals without lower back pain," says Anne. "Once I started using Z-CoiL's, I could take 1-2 hour walks again! It also helped with the neuroma problem in my toes.

"These are the only shoes I can wear and will always have a different style. I have the tennis shoes and the clogs and feel they have really helped my ability to walk and stand for long periods of time," concludes Anne.

Anne was in the store today adding a pair of bone sandals to her collection. She's a bit camera shy and would not let us take her picture!

Till later,
Caesar...

You Connect!

I had a young woman come into my store the other day who was suffering from severe leg pain due to an injury. She has been going through physical therapy for a couple of years just to get to a point where she could walk. As is normal with any new customer, we sit down and explain the design of Z-CoiL Footwear and talk about how they can help the person. In her case, we talked about the injuries, the struggle she has been through, and what is now missing in her life since she is not able to function in her day to day tasks without pain. She asked why I wore Z-CoiL Footwear and I told her about the injuries that I had endured and the relief that I experienced.

She was pretty hesitant when she first came into the store not knowing what to expect, but the time that we sat down to put a pair of shoes on her feet, she told me "You make me very comfortable talking about my pain. I feel like we really connect!" Needless to say, that helped make my day!

Our goal is to make you comfortable, to understand your situation, and to see what we can do to make your life more enjoyable. Many times, there will be multiple people in the store, all brought together by their pain. Sometimes, there are repeat customers in the group. It almost becomes a pain management support group connecting on level that only they can connect since they have all experienced some sort of life altering pain.

All we can say is "Welcome to the Z-CoiL Experience!" We are not just a shoe shop, we are a pain relief center, working to relieve not only the pain in your body put the pain that is in your heart caused by your issues... And hopefully, make positive changes in your future so you can live life to the fullest!

Till later,
Caesar...

Great Christmas Gifts!

Looking for something for that special person on your list? Z-CoiL Footwear makes an excellent gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list! Just think of how you can be remembered all year round when they are living a pain-free life. We offer gift certificates in any amount for your purchase.


Does that special person already have enough pairs of Z-CoiL Footwear (although I believe there is never enough)? How about some soft, cushioned Thorlos Socks. Right now we have a special "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" sale on some of the most comfortable socks you have ever had on your feet. They have excellent wicking to keep the moisture away from your feet.



There's always Z-CoiL Earrings to compliment that wonderful pair of Z-CoiL Footwear. What woman wouldn't want a pair of these special keepsakes.











Tired of seeing your loved ones shoe laces untied? A pair of Knoty Boy Laces turn any tie shoe into a slip-on so you never need to tie your shoe again!



We also carry a wide selection of Spenco shoe care products including cleaners, brushes, protectants, laces and polish. We also have great shoe cleaning kits that include a brush, polish, mink oil and conditioner.

Who would have thought that a Z-CoiL dealer could be a one-stop-shop for all your Christmas needs!! At least, ones that are practical and that will put a smile on someone's face! What a better gift than a gift of pain relief!

Till later,
Caesar...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Holiday Hours are as follows:

Wednesday, November 23 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 23 Closed
Friday, November 24 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

We wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving! We all have things to be thankful for, so take a moment to reflect on the positive things in your life!

Till later,
Caesar...