Craft Xplor Pro vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

La Sportiva Prodigio 2

$170

Quick verdict

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (38.5 vs 33 mm heel stack)

La Sportiva Prodigio 2

$170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (79 vs 76)
A lighter option (47 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Craft Xplor Pro· leads in 2

CushioningAffordability

La Sportiva Prodigio 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
33 mm
Lightness
325 g
278 gTop 36%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Craft Xplor Pro vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$169.95

$170

2025

2026

325 g

278 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

roads, gravel and hilly trails

mixed trails and long-distance routes

Road-to-trail ultras, gravel runs and hilly races

Long trail runs and ultras

Cushioning

6 mm

38.5 mm

33 mm

32.5 mm

27 mm

Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole

Supercritical EVA midsole

Soft, bouncy cushioning for long distances

Soft and dynamic cushioning for long runs

Grip & protection

Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre with Sidewall Grip Tech

FriXion® rubber outsole

TPU-reinforced woven upper

Protective toe cap and cushioned platform

Fish-scale lug edges and progressive siping for mixed surfaces

La Sportiva FriXion® lugs

Upper & fit

Lightweight woven mesh reinforced with TPU yarns

Engineered mesh with a wider fit

Removable sockliner

Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot

Traditional lacing, wider forefoot

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On the terrain

How Craft Xplor Pro vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Craft Xplor Pro							49
La Sportiva Prodigio 2							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Craft Xplor Pro69

Cushioning37/40
Lightness7/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

La Sportiva Prodigio 271

Cushioning27/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Which offers better value: Craft Xplor Pro vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2?

For value comparison: The Craft Xplor Pro ($169.95) offers better affordability compared to the La Sportiva Prodigio 2 ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.