Altra

Provision 8

Provision 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 75% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Durability

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Value

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 38% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Ranks above 22% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability (Minimal)
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
28/28mm
30/30mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2023 Q4 Newest
2022 Q4
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (75%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (38%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Above average (64%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (22%)
Below average (22%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (58%)
Good (71%)
Good (74%) 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