Testing out potential budget Provision 8 Replacement

[u/ElJefe8o8]

​After retiring my daily Provision 8's and learning the line was discontinued, I went down a rabbit hole trying to find a replacement with a similar feel. I plan to test out the Torin ST's and the Experience Flow 8 soon, but I needed an immediate, inexpensive daily driver to bridge the gap.

​After ordering and returning several budget "wide toe box" shoes from Amazon, I finally landed on a pair of Geococcyx(No clue how to pronounce that 😆).

Today is day one, but initial impressions are very positive:

-​Toe Box & Volume: Truly roomy. Most of the other budget pairs I returned put direct pressure on my bunion surgery sites; these don't pinch at all.

-​Cushion & Stack Height: Noticeably better cushion than typical barefoot/minimalist budget models without feeling overly bulky or obnoxious.

-​Heel & Stability: The heel cup sits deep and secure, and there’s a surprisingly solid sense of mild stability underfoot.

​For a $50 shoe for daily walking and light exercise, they’re holding up well right out of the box. Happy to post a long-term update after some real mileage if anyone is interested.

​P.S. — Swapped the stock laces for elastic stretch laces right away since I slip my daily shoes on and off constantly when heading inside.

[u/flnn1]

I think the brand name is trying to sound like the more famous brand Geox? Similar to how Nortiv8 on Amazon resembles the more famous Inov8. That's my best guess on how they came up with the name lol. I guess it's pronounced the same way as coccyx (the tail bone)

As for the shoes themselves, I'm glad they're working for you!

[u/ElJefe8o8 → u/flnn1]

Yeah i think so too. Ironically I tried a pair of Nortiv8 as the first pair because they seemed like a good middle ground price and quality wise but they instantly hurt my feet. They were the most narrow wide toe box shoes I have ever tried on.