Customer Reviews Altra Provision 3.5

I have RA and they are perfect for me.....buying another pair real soon

I have had the past three versions of the provision and this one is the best by far. Its less bulky and slightly more streamlined than past versions. The guardrail feels more firm and stable also. I have moderate overpronation that causes me shin and knee pain on occasion. I have needed to put my orthotics in on previous provisions. But I have not needed my orthotics at all since wearing the 3.5!

Better toe box width than most other athletic shoes out there. However it could be better. Also - the part of the shoe where the ball of the foot is, is too narrow and constricting. Problem is, there aren't any other shoes I have found that are better in both areas AND have some cushioning for transition to minimalist shoes and/or older feet. Make them wider at ball of foot and toe box, and you'll have something SUPERIOR.

I have Provision 2.5 and was amazed at how my feet and legs no longer became tired and painful. I could see and feel the correction of my right foot pronation. But the Achilles heel pads wore through and wires were scraping my skin! I just received the new 3.5 version today. Right away I could feel that the shoe is sized smaller, but I ordered a half size up in anticipation of this problem. The shoe is heavier. Slightly more streamlined in the front, but bulkier at the heel. The shoe seems to be addressing the tendency for my ankles to roll inward, but the pronation of my right foot still seems evident. As I walk and adapt to these new shoes, I hope they actually provide the correction and comfort I got from the 2.5. I will try to update my review in a few weeks. I am not thrilled with the gray/dark pink colors, but I prefer it over the other two options.

I have worn provisions for years. I LOVED them. Couldn't find the 2.5s anymore so went with the new version. These rub and cause blisters. Have to tape my feet every time I run. I wish you would go back to the previous version.

I have a pair of Timps that I really like but find my arches start to hurt when I've walked in them for a few miles. I bought a pair of Provisions due to having more stability. However these hurt my feet more and give me a blister. I also find the construction of this shoe to be very stiff. I would not recommend these.

I ordered and 11 and a 12 in this shoe knowing one should fit. Neither did. One felt like it ran small and the other big. With such a big difference between the two sizes, even bigger than any other brand of shoes I've ever tried, I'd expect to see a 11.5. Nope. This is truly unfortunate. I was excited for a wider toe box that is needed when you have really long toes. Your toe box gets pushed back where most shoes start to get narrow. I also need a stability shoe and a fair amount of padding due to running on concrete a lot. This shoe checked all the boxes. The shoes felt amazing when I put them on, except for being really short or really long. I don't understand why the size difference is so much. It felt like 3/4"+ difference. I wish an 11.5 was offered or the sizing was consistent. I know these two sizes shouldn't be that much different. Size 11: definitely ran small Size 12: definitely ran big/long *Rating would be a 5 if they could get the sizing right*

I have used the Altra provision previous models and felt they were a God-sent because they were so comfortable and provide the stability I needed without feeling bulky. I just got the 3.5 version for the first time and they were much bigger than the previous model same size. They felt heavier and the material on top of the shoe felt less soft than previous models. I also prefer the previous color scheme. I will order a half-size smaller and see if that works for me but so far I really miss the previous model.

I ordered this shoe, which did not fit, and I returned it within the required return period using Altra's provided return shipping label. The return was received by Altra 13 business days ago, and I have received no refund or response from Altra after repeated attempts at contacting them. I have never experienced anything like this with any other company. I would like to re-order in the correct size but am not comfortable doing so until I receive a refund for the returned order.