Training Requirements


The innovative engineering behind Z-CoiL allows the shoes to be adjusted in a multitude of ways to accommodate a customer’s individual pain or gait issues. This is why we require all Z-CoiL distributors to be trained in our specialized fitting and repair techniques.

Although many of our Affiliate Vendors are already experienced shoe fitters or certified pedorthists, they still find Z-CoiL training to be extremely valuable.

“I found out there were some fantastic orthopedic adjustments you could make to the shoe. SOLID TRAINING!” Mario Calderone, Shoe Design

Choose One-Site or Virtual Training
At least one member of an Affiliate Vendor’s staff is required to take a 3-day Z-CoiL Technical Training Course prior to placing an initial footwear order. These classes are held at least once a month in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at our Z-CoiL Academy training facility.

You can cover the cost of attending training in Albuqueruque through our “Gaining at Training” special: Affiliate Vendors receive 5 pairs of Z-CoiL footwear FREE if they place their initial inventory order (a $5,000 minimum) anytime during training!

Earn Continuing Education (Scientific) Credits!
By attending our 3-Day Technical Training Course, you will earn 22.25 Continuing Education Credits through ABCOP American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics). However, the credits do not apply to the Virtual Training courses.


What You Will Learn

Z-CoiL training is a fun, interactive, and hands-on experience, where you get to practice making adjustments to your own pair of Z-CoiL footwear, as well as work with actual customers at our flagship corporate store.

  • Learn how the footwear works, from heel to toe.
  • Become familiar with our many styles.
  • Practice various techniques for adjusting the heel, orthotic, and upper to address a wide range of pain issues.
  • Master simple repairs to the footwear.
  • Learn the history and complex manufacturing process behind Z-CoiL footwear.
  • Tour Z-CoiL’s Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center and meet our friendly and knowledgeable staff, including the founder and inventor of Z-CoiL footwear, Alvaro Z. Gallegos.

“It was refreshing to know that a shoe company cares about health and wellness. By attending training, I found out the health benefits Z-CoiL footwear provides to the body.” Ryan Schwisow, Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.