Altra

Provision 8

Provision 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (86/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2023 Q4
Stack Height
28mm heel - 28mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (86/100)

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Overall

Very good (86/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (86/100)

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 73% of shoes

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Value

Very good (81/100)

Value rating

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

Cushioning rating

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (68/100)

Appearance rating

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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 24% of shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability (Minimal)
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
9.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
28/28mm
30/30mm
Drop
7mm
Release
2023 Q4
2022 Q4
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (74%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (90%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (41%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (73%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (24%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (64%)
Good (75%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2026

5/5

Overall

so comfortable and good!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5