New Balance
Better than La Sportiva Bushido III at:
- A higher overall score (88 vs 63)
- More cushioning (42 vs 19 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)


La Sportiva Bushido III
$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:
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
La Sportiva Bushido III· leads in none
La Sportiva Prodigio· leads in 2
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
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How La Sportiva Bushido III 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.
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| 59 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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For value comparison: The La Sportiva Bushido III ($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.
The La Sportiva Bushido III is newer: it came out in 2025, and the La Sportiva Prodigio in 2023.
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