TrailRunningCompare
  • Discount Codes
  • Brands
  • Shops
  • Races
  • Trail runners
  • Training
  • Software
Shoes
Socks
Watch
Vest
Poles
Sunglasses
Action Camera
Heart Rate Monitor
Headphones
Headlamp
Nutrition
TrailRunningCompare

Everything for trail runners in one place: compare shoes and gear, plan your races, train with Strava and turn your runs into Instagram stories.

Category
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Watch
  • Vest
  • Poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Action Camera
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • Headphones
  • Headlamp
  • Nutrition
Popular Comparison
  • Hoka Tecton X 4 VS Brooks Cascadia Elite
  • Hoka Speedgoat 7 VS Nike ACG Zegama Trail
  • Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 VS La Sportiva Prodigio 2
  • Garmin Fenix 9 Pro VS Garmin Fenix 8
  • Garmin Forerunner 970 VS Coros Pace Pro
Company
  • About
  • How we score
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Explore
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Competitions
For Business
  • Business login

© 2026 TrailRunningCompare. All Rights Reserved.
  1. Shoes
  2. La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux

La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux

La Sportiva Prodigio

La Sportiva Prodigio

$160
LOWA Fortux

LOWA Fortux

€161

Quick verdict

La Sportiva Prodigio

$160

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $1 less

LOWA Fortux

€161

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 83)
  • A lighter option (8 g less)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 4 mm)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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

La Sportiva Prodigio· leads in 2

CushioningAffordability

LOWA Fortux· leads in 2

LightnessGrip
  • Cushioning

    34 mm
    33 mm
  • Lightness

    268 gTop 22%
    260 gTop 16%
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    4.5 mmTop 25%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $160
    $161

Technical Specifications

Compare features between La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux

Best value in this comparison
Feature
La Sportiva Prodigio$160LOWA Fortux€161

Essentials

$160
€161
2023
2023
268 g
260 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Varied trail surfaces, long-distance routes
Technical trails and long-distance off-road routes
Ultratrail, long-distance trail running, endurance runs
Long-distance trail running and ultra-trail events

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
34 mm
32.5 mm
28 mm
26.5 mm
Nitrogen-infused XFlow™ supercritical foam with 2.4 mm LaSpEVA layer
LOWA® DYNAEVA® high-rebound EVA
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
LOWA® TRAC® Ultra outsole for reliable traction
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
—
Ready to buy?

On the terrain

How La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux 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 groundAverage
La Sportiva Prodigio59
LOWA Fortux61

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
LOWA Fortux71
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness24/35
  • Smooth roll21/25

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

La Sportiva Prodigio

Have you used the La Sportiva Prodigio before?

Help the community by answering

LOWA Fortux

Have you used the LOWA Fortux before?

Help the community by answering

Video Reviews

Watch real-world YouTube reviews from content creators and the Trail Running community.

See all 10 video reviews

La Sportiva Prodigio

LOWA Fortux

Visual Comparison

See the differences between La Sportiva Prodigio and LOWA Fortux in a side-by-side slider comparison.

La Sportiva Prodigio
LOWA Fortux

Comparison Questions

Answers based on product data and key differences.

Ask your own question

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask anything about La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux and our AI will answer.

Enter to send · Shift+Enter for a new line
Try asking:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: La Sportiva Prodigio vs LOWA Fortux?

For value comparison: The La Sportiva Prodigio ($160) offers better affordability compared to the LOWA Fortux ($161). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the La Sportiva Prodigio or the LOWA Fortux?

Both came out in 2023.

Looking for alternatives to La Sportiva Prodigio?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

See all alternatives
1New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance

$160Score 88+5

Better than La Sportiva Prodigio at:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 83)
  • More cushioning (42 vs 34 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Compare with La Sportiva Prodigio
2INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$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)
Compare with La Sportiva Prodigio
3Asics Blazeblast
Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$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)
Compare with La Sportiva Prodigio

Popular Comparisons

Compare La Sportiva Prodigio or LOWA Fortux with other top trail running shoes from brands such as La Sportiva, LOWA and more.

Hoka Speedgoat 7
Mount to Coast M1
VS
Shoes

Hoka Speedgoat 7

3 – 0

Mount to Coast M1

Compare now →
Mount to Coast M1
Salomon Genesis 2
VS
Shoes

Mount to Coast M1

2 – 1

Salomon Genesis 2

Compare now →
Hoka Tecton X 4
Brooks Cascadia Elite
VS
Shoes

Hoka Tecton X 4

2 – 1

Brooks Cascadia Elite

Compare now →
Hoka Speedgoat 7
Hoka Speedgoat 6
VS
Shoes

Hoka Speedgoat 7

1 – 2

Hoka Speedgoat 6

Compare now →
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon Genesis 2
VS
Shoes

Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

2 – 2

Salomon Genesis 2

Compare now →