Z-Coil Footwear

Could Your Feet Use Z-Coil Footwear

Friday, April 4th, 2008

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In the early 1980s Alvaro Z. Gallegos was running an average of seven miles a day. He suffered all the typical injuries associated with running—heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, knee trouble, hip pain, and back pain. 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.

The signature coil under the heel of Z-CoiL® footwear helps to protect your body from the damaging effects of impact. As the coil compresses during heel-strike, it significantly slows the rate of impact experienced by the body. In fact, studies by Sandia National Laboratories have shown that Z-CoiL footwear provides 50% more cushioning compared to conventional shoes.

Styles come in the following colors and names:

• Sidewinder Sandal: Available in Black, Tan (Women’s Sizes Only), or Brown (Men’s Sizes Only)

• Freedom 2000: Available in Blue/White, White, Black, or Gray

• High Dessert Hiker: Available in Brown or Gray

• Taos Clog: Taos available in Black or Brown.

• Workshoes: The Enclosed Coil System™ can be fitted on all Z-CoiL® footwear.
Available in black or white.

• Z-Walker: Available in Black, White, or Black with Velcro®, or Brown (NEW!)

• Sandia

• Taos Strap

• Santa Fe

• Tia: Available in Black or for a limited time only in Navy Blue.

• Zip Loafer

Check them out, it make help your feet say AHHHH! for once.

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