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Altra

Provision 3.0

Provision 3.0
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Above average (87/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (87/100)

Better than about 78% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 78% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Above average (87/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (87/100)

Rank

Ranks above 78% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 80% of shoes

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Value

Good (80/100)

Value ranking

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Good (80/100)

Rank

Ranks above 63% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 54% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (75/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 46% of shoes

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30%

3/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 78% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (87/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 78% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

78%

Altra

Better than 85% of 126 Altra shoes ranked.

85%

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.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Altra Provision 3.0
Altra Provision 7
HOKA Clifton 9
Provision 3.0
Provision 7
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability (Minimal)
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
30/30mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
—
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2022 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
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$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (78%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (54%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (80%) Best durability
Above average (64%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (46%)
Below average (22%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (63%)
Good (71%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

Review a shoe

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