Miracle for My Feet: Reebok Zigtechs

Terry · 07-17-12, 09:33 AM

I stopped running in Nov. 2009 due to foot damage. I assume the primary cause was many years of running on concrete. The outside edge of my left foot has burned much of the hours in many of the days since then, I've had the feeling of a hot poker through the bottom of my foot between my big and next toe then down a bit, and both feet have been generally achy and had all-over minor burn (minor compared to the outside edge of my left foot).

About a month ago my car mechanic mentioned Reebok Zigtechs to me. He said that he can now stand on concrete all day without serious foot pain. I tried on a pair the next day and actually got instant relief from a burn that was going on at the time. I have returned to running with my Zigtechs, and so far so good. I'm guessing I have 70-80% improvement in my feet.

I also wear my Zigtechs all weekend long and it helps a lot. I don't like how they look, but they are so good for my feet that I just don't care.

I've since met two nurses in Zigtechs. They both said that the shoes have saved them.

I obviously don't know if Zigtechs are right for everybody or for every foot problem, but here are four examples for you in case you are interested.

Karen Beckwith · 07-17-12, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the info - I'm going to check them out! I'm always looking for a really comfortable pair of shoes.

lovely4deb · 07-19-12, 09:04 PM

Love my zigs! So comfortable for Turbo!

muddjeansgal · 07-20-12, 09:51 AM

I was curious if they would be good for most cardio and not just running? Kickboxing? Floor cardio?

Karen Beckwith · 07-20-12, 11:28 AM

Are there specific shoes called Reebok Zigtech? I kept finding Zig(something or other) but not Zigtech. Thanks!

ddj · 07-20-12, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Karen Beckwith

Are there specific shoes called Reebok Zigtech? I kept finding Zig(something or other) but not Zigtech. Thanks!

I found them at Amazon. They are....interesting.

bee · 07-20-12, 07:19 PM

"zig" seems to mean the zigzag soles, and then there are different models with different names. I'm not sure how to decipher them. I have some zig nanos that I've had for a while -- not sure if they are even available anymore. I do find them comfy, but I'm not sure they are anymore so than any other sneakers/athletic shoes I have.

bee · 07-20-12, 07:39 PM

Wanted to add that little rocks get caught in the zig zags -- nor horrible, but a minor annoyance.

MamaBecca · 07-21-12, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bee

Wanted to add that little rocks get caught in the zig zags -- nor horrible, but a minor annoyance.

Yes -- I check mine after every run because I did a run then did a TF HIIT not realizing I had a rock stuck in the zig, and it scratched up my wood floor something awful. Floor was due to be refinished anyway, so no big deal, but I check it now. Other than that -- LOVE LOVE LOVE my Zigs.

Edie · 08-02-12, 06:37 PM

I found ZigLite Run. Is that different from Zigtech. It does say it uses Zigtech technology.

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07-17-12, 09:33 AM
Terry Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas	Miracle for My Feet: Reebok Zigtechs I stopped running in Nov. 2009 due to foot damage. I assume the primary cause was many years of running on concrete. The outside edge of my left foot has burned much of the hours in many of the days since then, I've had the feeling of a hot poker through the bottom of my foot between my big and next toe then down a bit, and both feet have been generally achy and had all-over minor burn (minor compared to the outside edge of my left foot). About a month ago my car mechanic mentioned Reebok Zigtechs to me. He said that he can now stand on concrete all day without serious foot pain. I tried on a pair the next day and actually got instant relief from a burn that was going on at the time. I have returned to running with my Zigtechs, and so far so good. I'm guessing I have 70-80% improvement in my feet. I also wear my Zigtechs all weekend long and it helps a lot. I don't like how they look, but they are so good for my feet that I just don't care. I've since met two nurses in Zigtechs. They both said that the shoes have saved them. I obviously don't know if Zigtechs are right for everybody or for every foot problem, but here are four examples for you in case you are interested.

07-17-12, 01:16 PM
Karen Beckwith VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Thanks for the info - I'm going to check them out! I'm always looking for a really comfortable pair of shoes. __________________ Breast Cancer Survivor "Comfort zones are very often expanded by discomfort." - Mimi Solaire

07-19-12, 09:04 PM
lovely4deb VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	Love my zigs! So comfortable for Turbo! __________________ Life is what you make it..make it better

07-20-12, 09:51 AM
muddjeansgal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Phoenix	I was curious if they would be good for most cardio and not just running? Kickboxing? Floor cardio?

07-20-12, 11:28 AM
Karen Beckwith VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Are there specific shoes called Reebok Zigtech? I kept finding Zig(something or other) but not Zigtech. Thanks! __________________ Breast Cancer Survivor "Comfort zones are very often expanded by discomfort." - Mimi Solaire

07-20-12, 07:19 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	"zig" seems to mean the zigzag soles, and then there are different models with different names. I'm not sure how to decipher them. I have some zig nanos that I've had for a while -- not sure if they are even available anymore. I do find them comfy, but I'm not sure they are anymore so than any other sneakers/athletic shoes I have.

07-20-12, 07:39 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	Wanted to add that little rocks get caught in the zig zags -- nor horrible, but a minor annoyance.

08-02-12, 06:37 PM
Edie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii	I found ZigLite Run. Is that different from Zigtech. It does say it uses Zigtech technology.