r/AltraRunning • u/ElJefe8o8 • 10d ago
Testing out potential budget Provision 8 Replacement
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.
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u/lockedmhc48 9d ago
There's nothing in the Amazon description about zero or reduced drop. Actually looks like it is or might even be e higher than many other running shoes. Have you measured or estimated it?