Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 vs La Sportiva Prodigio

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

€160

La Sportiva Prodigio

$160

Quick verdict

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

€160

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

La Sportiva Prodigio

$160

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 69)
A lighter option (82 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

La Sportiva Prodigio· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
35 mmTop 43%
34 mm
Lightness
350 g
268 gTop 22%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

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 Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 vs La Sportiva Prodigio

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Essentials

€160

$160

July 2024

2023

350 g

268 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Grass, gravel, mud and wet rocks

Varied trail surfaces, long-distance routes

Trail running on mixed terrain and cross-country outings

Ultratrail, long-distance trail running, endurance runs

Cushioning

5 mm

6 mm

35 mm

34 mm

30 mm

28 mm

ANIMA technology for enhanced reactivity and reduced weight

Nitrogen-infused XFlow™ supercritical foam with 2.4 mm LaSpEVA layer

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High cushioning and smooth rocker geometry for long-distance comfort

Grip & protection

Soft rubber in forefoot with Duratech 5000 wear-resistant compound

Bi-compound FriXion® XT 2.0 rubber with 4 mm lugs and FLEX inserts

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Full-length FlowFilm insert that shields the foot from rocks

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Multi-directional lugs for traction on dirt and mixed terrain

Upper & fit

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Breathable mesh with Wrapping System for secure fit

DDATTIVO removable cushioned insole

Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running removable insole 4 mm

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Wrapping System lacing, ergonomic heel and ample toe box

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On the terrain

How Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 vs La Sportiva Prodigio 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
Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2							46
La Sportiva Prodigio							59

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 256

Cushioning31/40
Lightness0/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

La Sportiva Prodigio76

Cushioning29/40
Lightness22/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 vs La Sportiva Prodigio?

For value comparison: The Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 ($160) provides premium features compared to the La Sportiva Prodigio ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 or the La Sportiva Prodigio?

The Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 is newer: it came out in July 2024, and the La Sportiva Prodigio in 2023.

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Better than Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 69)
A lighter option (44 g less)
More cushioning (42 vs 35 mm heel stack)

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Better than Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 69)
A lighter option (108 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 5 mm)

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$160Score 86+17

Better than Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 69)
A lighter option (98 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 35 mm heel stack)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

La Sportiva Prodigio· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
35 mmTop 43%
34 mm
Lightness
350 g
268 gTop 22%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

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

Pick a ground

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Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

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Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2 vs La Sportiva Prodigio

Diadora SESTRIERE-XT 2

La Sportiva Prodigio

Quick verdict

Spec profile