La Sportiva Prodigio

The La Sportiva Prodigio is a highly cushioned trail running shoe with XFlow™ foam, breathable mesh, and FriXion® outsole designed for ultratrail and long-distance trail runs.

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5 video reviews

$160

Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 268 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 34 mm
Forefoot Stack: 28 mm

Best for: Ultratrail, long-distance trail running, endurance runs

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

Strengths

Lightness

Cushioning
34 mm
Lightness
268 gTop 22%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$160

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$160

2023

268 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Varied trail surfaces, long-distance routes

Ultratrail, long-distance trail running, endurance runs

Cushioning

6 mm

34 mm

28 mm

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

High cushioning and smooth rocker geometry for long-distance comfort

Grip & protection

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

Full-length FlowFilm insert that shields the foot from rocks

Multi-directional lugs for traction on dirt and mixed terrain

Upper & fit

Breathable mesh with Wrapping System for secure fit

Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running removable insole 4 mm

Wrapping System lacing, ergonomic heel and ample toe box

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On the terrain

How 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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La Sportiva Prodigio							59

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

La Sportiva Prodigio76

Cushioning29/40
Lightness22/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The La Sportiva Prodigio was released in 2023.

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A higher overall score (88 vs 83)
More cushioning (42 vs 34 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

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$160Score 87+4

Better than La Sportiva Prodigio at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 83)
A lighter option (26 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 6 mm)

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Asics Blazeblast

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$160Score 86+3

Better than La Sportiva Prodigio at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 83)
A lighter option (16 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 34 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

Strengths

Lightness

Cushioning
34 mm
Lightness
268 gTop 22%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$160

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