New Balance
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)

La Sportiva Prodigio
$160
The better pick if you want:
Merrell Agility Peak 5
$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 Prodigio· leads in 2
Merrell Agility Peak 5· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
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How La Sportiva Prodigio vs Merrell Agility Peak 5 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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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 Prodigio ($160) provides premium features compared to the Merrell Agility Peak 5 ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Merrell Agility Peak 5 is newer: it came out in 2024, and the La Sportiva Prodigio in 2023.
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