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Provision 3.0

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Very good (87/100)

Weight: 10.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120

Very good (87/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 10.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (87/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 78% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (87/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 78% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 78% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Excellent (94/100)

Durability

Very good (88/100)

Durability rating

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Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 81% of shoes

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Very good (88/100)

Value

Very good (81/100)

Value rating

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Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 66% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

Cushioning

Good (78/100)

Cushioning rating

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Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Good (78/100)

Appearance

Good (75/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 48% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 48% of shoes

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Good (75/100)

30%

3/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 78% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 78% of 1,872 daily trainers.

78%

Altra

Scores better than 83% of 132 Altra shoes.

83%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
Rated above average on cushioning.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

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Provision 3.0

Provision 7

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability

Stability (Minimal)

Neutral

Weight

10.3 oz M

9.1 oz M Lightest

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Stack

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30/30mm

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Drop

—

7mm

Release

2017 Q3

2022 Q4

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$120 Lower MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Good (78%)

Good (75%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Excellent (91%)

Very good (90%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (56%)

Average (43%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Very good (81%)

Above average (66%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (48%)

Below average (24%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (66%)

Good (75%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$99.88

Top 10%

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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

No injuries

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019

5/5

Overall

These shoes have allowed me to overtrain without injury. I have a tendency to over do it. I really believe that the zero drop on these shoes has kept me injury free. I also love the extra room I have in the toe box. Really allows my foot to spread out when hitting the ground. I feel the road really well. I tried running barefoot, loved the concept but needed more protection. These shoes give me the feel of barefoot running without the fear of cuts or abrasions.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Altra Provision 3.0

Anonymous runner · Oct 2, 2018

4/5

Overall

Solid shoe, I don't usually run with shoes that have a stability bar, as this shoe is more for overpronation, but I bought the shoe due to a sale price, and its durable. Solid shoe for just running easy miles to longer runs in. I like the zero drop and extra sole to the shoe.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Good trainer for zero drop fans

Anonymous runner · Jun 11, 2018

4/5

Overall

I like shoes with less features typically but always get sore knees if I don’t have some arch support. The Altra provision is a good balance between minimalist shoe with support. I’ve run 3 Ironmans in them and appreciate the extra shoe toward the end. These definitely are not light but if you like zero drop and run longer these are good.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Altra Provision 3.0

Valley Runner · Jun 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I really liked this shoe, I thought that it was pretty good. But the one main problem was with the support rail that it has. This is part of Altra's "Dynamic Support" system. This support rail would jab into my foot every now and then causing a little discomfort. Nothing too bad, just a little annoyance. The cushioning was good. Durability was amazing, I ran 590 miles in them before they started to fall apart. To me, the appearance is also good, but that is opinion. I find this shoe to be a great value for anyone wanting to get into the Altra shoe line but who still needs supportive footwear.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Natural Sportive Shoe

Gonzo2003 · Feb 11, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Altra natural foot shape lets my foot move and work in its own way without constriction. The wide toe box, while built for toe splay, also gives my narrow foot plenty of room in a shoe that is really too small for my toes, but fits my heel. While I was worried about the zero drop heel after running all of my life in 12mm drop shoes, I immediately took to the zero drop (I wear orthotics so its not a true zero drop, but it was still a 12mm change from my previous shoes). My first Altra experience was at a Altra group run at my local running store. I ran in the neutral supportive version, and even with my orthotics my ankle was still rolling inward. I ordered my first pair of Provision that night and I have never looked back.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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