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I’m from Australia and have bought your shoes before. I have had a lot of problems with calf and Achilles tendon problems over the years. Since I’ve worn these spring shoes, I have had very little trouble at all and still enjoy running at a high level as a football umpire in our local football competition. Thanks very much.
David
Ballarat, VICTORIA Australia
Just bought the 10th Anniversary shoes and ran two kilometers on Sunday. AWESOME!! I have cerebral palsy on my right side and ran a full marathon in 1998. I haven't run much since—-the wear on my left knee and right ankle is too much in conventional footwear . . .Thank you.
Jeremy
Reeds, MO USA
The Boston Marathon--every distance runner’s dream. Well, I finally made it. Yes, I did have to wait for my age to catch up with my abilities. Turned 60, which means I needed a 4-hour time to qualify for Boston. Some might say anyone can go 26.2 miles in 4 hours, but go ahead, give it a try. I had never run four hours in any previous marathon, but I knew it was possible, especially with help of a running friend who became my personal trainer.
Now the bad news. After I ran the St. George marathon in October in 3:55 to qualify for Boston, I had a minor groin injury in December and lost most of the month. Then I had a lot of travel and conflicts in January. Got serious about training in February, and guess what? Hurt my foot/heel. At first, the doctor thought it was plantar fasciitis, but then my family doctor thought it was a bruised heel. Either way, the only training it allowed was some stationary bike riding, but not much. Couldn’t believe it, ten years in preparation with no major injuries, except minor knee surgery, and now ready for Boston and hurt.
As a part of trying to recuperate from the foot injury, my doctor had recommended a shoe called Z-CoiL® that would save the day. I really didn’t think I could finish the race, but since my friend was going, I decided to go and at worst I would get a better understanding of Boston, do a few miles and drop out, but be better prepared to go back next year.
These shoes saved the day for my heel. Well, at least allowed me to do a walk/run and finish the race. Pretty wild?
Didn't make my 4 hours, but made it. Foot hurt, but it was worth it. Without the Z-CoiL® shoes I would never have been able to finish. Really excited about how it will be next year when, hopefully, my foot will be well.
My foot is still healing, so whenever I don't wear my Z-CoiL® shoes the pain level goes way up. I am so very thankful to Z-CoiL. I plan to continue wearing my Z-CoiL® footwear for some of my training runs when my foot is back to normal. With Z-CoiL® shoes, I hope to get at least ten more years of running.
Doyle
Woodway, TX USA
I wanted to send you this e-mail to let you know what a great product you have. I purchased the Freedom 2000 (running shoe) about 18 weeks ago. I really wanted to run a marathon again. I am now 46 years old, and it has been 23 years since I had run one. I have run two marathons in my life, but that was when I was younger, in my 20's.
My previous ankle injuries playing football in college and additional severe ankle injuries running in my late 20's led to calcium deposits in the ankles. In 1989 I went through six months of intense and painful physical therapy to my right calf muscle. The Achilles tendon had been damaged severely, due to my continuing to run on an injured calf. I gave up running more than 12 miles in a week due to a weak calf muscle that would get injured. I was ready to give up running entirely.
In the past two to three years, I have tried to stay in shape and gain some distance with my running. I had seen an orthopedic surgeon one year ago. He showed me my x-rays and diagnosed arthritis in my ankles, along with many major calcium deposits. He said I should give up running long-distance, but then he said if I really wanted to run again, to try Z-CoiL® footwear. It took me nine months to finally buy a pair at Smiley Feet in La Mesa, CA. Before purchasing the Freedom 2000s, I could not run more than two miles without stopping and I could not run on consecutive days without re-injuring my calf muscle. Your Z-CoiL® shoes gave me new life. It allowed me a chance to get the “gait” that I used to have. The shoes absorb so much shock that they allow me to run whenever I want. I want to tell everyone in their 40's up or anyone with a leg injury that this shoe can change their lives. I am now running 25 to 30 miles per week and can travel a full 9-mile run with hills without stopping.
I believe this shoe would be a great training shoe for anyone running a lot. It reduces the chance of injury. It's like letting your body only absorb one half as much impact as any other high-priced running shoe. The Z-CoiL® shoes just absorb the impact so well. Before buying the Freedom 2000s, I thought I would never run another marathon. I now know that I will run the Rock-N-Roll marathon in San Diego on June 5, 2005. With any other shoe, I would not have been able to do this.
I have a large pile of running shoes (not Z-CoiL® brand) in my closet and garage.
I have recently gone running in some regular, top-of-the-line running shoes and really felt great . . . much younger. I was faster in regular running shoes, but it was the Freedom 2000 that got me to that point. In regular running shoes, I feel the impact and have more knee strains and possible calf injury.
I love the Freedom 2000. Tell all the “40-somethings” that this shoe gives their lives back. Without a doubt, one of the best products I have ever purchased. The Z-CoiL® shoes give you your life back! Sorry for the long message, but I can't say enough about your product!
Update June 28, 2005: I ran the Rock-N-Roll marathon in San Diego on June 5th. My goal was to finish in under four hours. I sustained a minor ankle injury at mile four due to certain race conditions. With concentration and the help of my Z-CoiL® shoes, I was able to finish in four hours and twenty minutes. I will continue to use Z-CoiL® shoes for 50% of my training. It is an excellent shoe for training the “heel/toe-heel/toe” method.
Lee
Carlsbad, CA USA
Before I started wearing Z-CoiL shoes, I was seriously overweight, and walking for exercise was extremely difficult. I couldn't walk for any distance without experiencing sharp, stabbing pains in my knees and ankles. I also have a history of low back pain and sciatica.
In 2003, I severely sprained my left ankle. My doctor told me that it would take 12-16 weeks to recover from the injury. I tried on a pair of Z-CoiL shoes when my left ankle was so sprained that I couldn't walk. To my surprise, I was actually able to walk. Three weeks later, my ankle was completely healed!
I decided to incorporate Z-CoiL shoes into a regular walking and exercise program. I became much more active, and the pounds started to melt away. To date, I have lost 60 pounds!
This extremely important, because I was also recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. The combination of medication, diet and daily exercise is keeping my blood glucose levels in a beautiful range. My doctor is delighted with my progress and I feel much healthier.
I can honestly say that Z-CoiL shoes have been a major factor in changing my life!
Cam
Austin, TX USA