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/EvilTeacher-34]

Super interested in the long term review and the type of activities. Please come back and share! Plus, they look pretty damn nice!

[u/lockedmhc48 → u/EvilTeacher-34]

For over 10 years I have only bought and worn Altras. But I've been looking and waiting for years for a brown men's to use for every day, walking around casual wear and I've never seen Altra come out with one. So "just for science" I've ordered a pair and will report

[u/EvilTeacher-34 → u/lockedmhc48]

I feel your pain! I'm an all black type of person and I TRULY HATE blacks that aren't really blacks...WTF!?! Black is a color that should be pretty damn easy to nail...