Z-coil shoes

Daddee · Posted: 5/6/2004, 10:03 pm Post subject: Z-coil shoes

I started seeing the Z-coil shoes a few months ago, and today I talked to a guy who was VERY enthusiastic about them.

They don't necessarily look all that attractive, but they have a hiking shoe version:

And they aren't cheap - the running shoe is apparently around $180. They have stores in A.J., Gilbert, Scottsdale and a bunch of other places in AZ.

I was just wondering if anyone has some direct experience with these shoes.
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GTG · Posted: 5/6/2004, 10:08 pm Post subject:

My friend Jerry thinks he's all MJ in them. I'll send you his email if you want it. I'm not so sure I'd would be happy in them. They look incredibly energy robbing as well as pressure point inducing. I'll stick to my flats for a while.

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Daddee · Posted: 5/7/2004, 12:24 am Post subject:

I agree - they look sketchy to say the least. The website gives all kinds of data to back up that they in fact give more energy and reduce pressure points.

But then, they are marketing the thing so what can you expect.

They guy I talked to said the same stuff as the website though.

I may have to go to a store and try a pair on just to see what's up.
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fairweather8588 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716

my grandfather bought a pair last time he visited and he said that is knee problems have went away. but im not sure if theyd be a good idea for the backcountry
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Lizard · Joined: 11 Jan 2003 Posts: 200 Location: Phoenix, AZ

My parents both love these shoes and, like Fairweather's grandpa, claim that they have helped with their knee problems. They mostly wear them for walking the dogs around the neighborhood though. I frankly think that they look pretty unstable for use on trails. Who wants to hike in high heels?
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grrlscout · Posted: 5/7/2004, 8:57 am Post subject:

That spring looks like a great place to store any sticks and scree you might want to take with you when you come crashing down on the trail. Rolling Eyes

Hikngrl · Posted: 5/7/2004, 9:55 am Post subject:

Lots of nurses wear them and swear they are the most comportable things they have ever worn. For work I like my birks my self .....

I can just pictures those puppies gettin stuck in some crevice or hole some where on the top of a mountain! Then where would I be!?
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Shawn · Posted: 5/7/2004, 1:47 pm Post subject:

That's my chuckle for the day! Thank you.
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Looks like a broken ankle waitin' to happen!
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Im with GRRLscout. Those things look rediculous, thanx for the laugh! Smile

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Trishness · Posted: 5/7/2004, 6:59 pm Post subject:

Looks like you could avoid climbing entirely with those babies....just get a running start and catapult yourself (hopefully) up a mountain. I'd hate to over estimate the distance though.

Mr. Green

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