My friend had had knee surgery. She used to rub her legs constantly and was a slow walker. I asked her once what was different about her, she looked like she was doing so well. She said, "Lei, it is these Z-CoiL shoes. They are just wonderful." When I tried them on, my husband said he could see a real difference in my walking. Also, when I got up out of the chair, he knew right away there was a difference. I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic nerve damage, and slipped discs in L4 and 5.

I now have three pairs of Z-CoiL shoes. In the past, I could not walk on my treadmill for even 10 minutes without wanting to cry from the pain and exhaustion. I can now walk up to one-and-a-half miles without as much pain. I can walk across a campground without excruciating pain. My doctor has seen the difference in me. Eighteen months ago I was walking around with a cane. Now I do not need it. I can walk longer distances than I have in several years.

I know with fibromyalgia, nothing lasts forever, but I will take this for as long as I can. I tell everyone who looks at my shoes strangely how they have helped me. They are not out to make a fashion statement. They are out to help make life a little easier for us. I thank God for giving man the knowledge to invent these shoes to help relieve some of the pain for many of us. Thank you God, and thank you Z-CoiL.

Lei
Dunkerton,  IA   USA

I suffered with chronic sciatic pain for nearly two years. A student who observed my discomfort as I lectured during a training course gave me a pair of Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear. I did not begin to wear the shoes, however, as I was concerned about their effect on normal biomechanics. You see, I am a certified pedorthist (CPed) and Vice President of The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. in Elwood, Indiana.

Several months passed, until my discomfort progressed to the point where I was bedridden for five days. When I rose to walk to attend my appointment with my orthopedic surgeon, it caused such extreme pain, I nearly fell to the floor. I reluctantly asked my husband to bring me the Z-CoiL shoes, as it made sense to try to reduce the impact to my buttocks region. My physician diagnosed sciatica and recommended exercises. My lecturing schedule didn't permit the physical therapy, but I had noticed relief when I wore the Z-CoiL shoes.

Any time I attempted to change to normal shoes, the pain would return to an acute level. I wore the Z-CoiL shoes for one and a half years. During that time the shoes took me from a pain level of 10 to a level of 3. For some reason, around December 2006, the remaining pain completely subsided. I can now wear normal shoes without the need of the Z-CoiL footwear.

For me, the Z-CoiL shoes were a life saver. There are three types of heel coils. I would recommend the more firm versus the less firm; however, individuals should do whatever gives them relief. I weigh 125 pounds and use the factory setting versus a firmer or softer coil. I do not sell Z-CoiL shoes, nor do I own a franchise. I am merely making a suggestion to try these.

Pamela
Elwood,  IN   

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

I was/am suffering from two bulging discs which is pinching my sciatic nerve. I purchased Z-CoiL¢ç shoes in La Mesa from Linda. The shoes had an instant effect on the distance and time I was able to stand and walk. The Z-CoiL¢ç shoes were recommended to me by a co-worker whose mom suffers from chronic back issues, so I thought, why not. I looked it up on the Internet and off to Linda's store I went. The long-term benefits seem to be less shock on my spine and I believe a lifetime of less pain. I own three pair of shoes now and love them. I tell people about Z-CoiL¢ç because they work. As proof, I walk six times longer than before buying the shoes!

Phillip
Virginia Beach,  VA 

Tremendous shock absorption ability reduces incidents of low back, sciatic, knee and foot pain in several of my patients. I feel very good about referring my chiropractic patients for the possible therapeutic value of the shoes. The shoes keep some of my more difficult cases moving. I wear nothing but Z-CoiL shoes on my feet all day, every day in the office!

Dr. Judson
Arlington,  TX