Customer Reviews Altra Provision 3.5

I've tried several of the Altra models, and while they are all very well made, the Provision suits me best. I'm mainly a walker, but do run indoor tracks occasionally. They always give me the support I need. The shoestrings in these are wonderful: they don't really come untied during the day. Maybe it's flat strings better than round; The Paradigm shoe strings were slick, came untied, and way too long.

I'm a heavier guy, and this shoe is my go to for running and lifting. I've worn the Escalante, and really liked the One V3, but this shoe is built to last, without adding much weight.

I've had these for a couple weeks or so, I run about 40-60 miles a week. These have pretty much completely eliminated all of the overpronation pains that I was having trouble with in traditional running shoes with no stability support. These are actually my favorite shoes to date. I'm looking forward to the next generation to come out in March or April so I can get a pair of those. Keep up the good work altra.

I've been running in Altra's for many years now, but until the Provision came along I was still modifying the insoles to accommodate my custom footbeds. I've always had flat/wide feet and as I got older my over-pronation issue continued to get worse so I turned to very expensive custom othotics to keep me moving. I've gone through 2 pair of the Provision 3 and I'm onto the 3.5. Same great ride, they hold up well beyond 500 miles of training runs, and they dry very well after wet outings. More importantly, words won't do justice to how nice it is not having to go through the process of getting my foot into a shoe keeping my ortho in place, socks from bunching up, etc. (serenity now!) I just put them on and I'm out the door. I would say that Altra could do a bit more with the styling of the upper on these shoes to be more in sync with their non-stability lineup. I might be old, but I still dig good looking kicks.

For context, I have very flat, wide feet and probate quite terribly. I was stuck with the traditional stability shoe recommended to me when I ran XC back in high school until a coworker convinced me to try some lone peaks for trail running. They vastly improved my form and eliminated shin splints, but when my feet got tired at the end of a run, things would start to get sloppy. For my commute, these seem to be perfect the perfect balance of stability and toe freedom and are by far my favorite shoe ever. Now I only wish they made a trail version for the weekends...

When I first tried these on, my initial impression was that they felt a little shorter than what I was used to in a running shoe and slightly wider, coming from the Brooks Ghost. I decided to give them a shot, due to Altra's return policy. I'm glad I tried them! These shoes are amazingly comfortable once you get used to the wider toe box. I have about 50 miles on them and they get more and more comfortable with every run. I haven't had a single blister either. I used to get blisters in my Brooks, mostly the outside of my pinky toes. It turns out the feeling of a shorter length was not an issue.

I have 2 pairs. The Provision for every day use and the Torin for running. The wide toe box and zero drop are designed for feet. My plantar fasciitis is also going away after combining these shoes with stretching. I never realized the damage of a narrow toe box. Awesome shoe.

I've never been a runner, but recently started running 3-5 miles every day. During the fire academy We ran 4-8 miles a day plus calisthenics and I wore mizuno wave riders. I am a mid foot striker and an over pronater. I also have pretty flat feet, about 5'10", and weigh 206. I recently found out that I needed a stability shoe and one of the guys at the fire station recommended these. Just ran 9.5 miles this morning absolutely pain free and I just got these yesterday!! First thing I could notice differently was the wider toe box... absolutely amazing! Secondly, the zero drop shoe took some getting used to, especially on the downhills but again ZERO PAIN while I ran! This is the best stability shoe I have ever put on my feet and would recommend this 1,000,000 times!

I have been a soldier for 16 years and have dealt with serious pain from stress fractures to lower back pain-all from running. After talking to a friend about it he recommended these shoes due to their zero drop and guard rail technologies. All I can say is that I am amazed and am a customer for life. I ran 3 miles today without an ounce of pain, and I haven't done that in years. I am an over-pronator and these shoes make my foot strike feel solid and comfortable. Thanks Altra, you've made running painless and enjoyable again!