La Sportiva - Prodigio Pro
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I daily the Evo SL for road work and have been blown away by the La Sportiva Prodigio Pros for my trail running - they excel across the board and can cover all sorts of distances and terrains. I highly recommend IF you can swing the price - if not there’s plenty of other great options for much less. Also recommend sizing up one full size. Good luck!
r/trailrunning • First Pair of Shoes Recommendation Please ?? ->Same here, I tried the Prodigio Pro and they felt wider than the Kjerag 1. Couldn’t try the Kjerag 2 in my size. Never had any issues with the Matrix upper, but I’m not sure what material La Sportiva uses.
r/trailrunning • Kjerag 2 VS Prodigio Pro? ->Norda 005 is very light weight and comfortable. They are expensive though. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is comfortable, handles technical terrain well and on the lighter end.
r/trailrunning • Those unicorn shoes... ->Just did a 30km out of the box with them on a real mix of terrain and they're amazing. They've somehow created my perfect trail shoe, absolutely incredible to run in. LS are a half size up for me (from Salmon, Inov8, Hoka etc) by the way but see you ordered them already.
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->Long reply here but I understand this quite niche problem all too well. I have a bunion in the same place on left foot but actually have skinny midfoot so always struggle to get a lockdown in 'wide' shoes. The Inov8 Trailfly and their new range works well here. I'd actually go for the standard fit over wide as the toe box is already foot shaped. The width I think is in the midfoot. For example, I have a pair of precision fit Mudtalons and get a super snug midfoot lockdown but the toebox still lets my foot spread. The problem you actually have is that a lot of 'wide toe box' shoes still carry that super straight line on the inside of the foot which obviously doesn't work. Even the Prodigio Pro mentioned is quite accommodating but suffers from this to a degree as the bunion pushes the mesh out and can become uncomfortable by forcing your foot or all toes away to the side. Salomon shoes are quite bad for this, even though I suck it up and wear them as the midfoot just suits my feet. The Trailfy is the comfiest shoe I've worn in years, and I've even cleaned mine up and now wear them for walking around daily and the gym. They do a Trailtalon too if you need more softground grip, plus a road shoe. Edit to add: if anything like me, mine is just on the one foot so if I buy wide shoes, the other is super sloppy. This is why a better shape toe box works better than a wide fitting shoe in my opinion.
r/trailrunning • Help needed to find shoes that fit these feet. ->The ogs were soooo good and grippy and fast but the pros def for like 50 mile and up are sooo light fast and responsive… def the best released shoes for a few years imo
r/Ultramarathon • Sylan Pro - Arc'teryx ->Shoes fit everyone differently so don’t know if there’s a best, but I have been loving my La Sportiva Prodigio Pros. Well cushioned, great grip, and love the sock-like upper
r/trailrunning • Best trail running shoe? ->495 miles? Mine are at just over 200 and look like that and the midsole is packing out already… I’m in socal where trails aren’t that technical. Love the shoe but the durability doesn’t seem great on my pair :(
r/trailrunning • Prodigio Pro durability ->Had them both, ended up with the La Sportiva. VJ ultra 3 has slightly higher stack and a roomier toe box (but still a nicely snug mid foot and heel). While being lower stack, the Prodigio Pro has a slightly peppier feel I the foam. Both have VERY good grip, with a slight edge to the VJ. Both are better than Vibram Megagrip, and both are surprisingly durable. The reason why I sold my VJ Ultra 3s was the rough upper digging into the sides of my ankle. This is supposed to get better with time but for me it was simply too painful. Should be obvious on a first fitting though. Apparently the next version will redesign that part of the upper, but who knows when that will be released.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • VJ Ultra 3 Review ->Best shoe I’ve worn so far is the prodigio pro. They feel so good on climbs. Can’t even explain it
r/ultrarunning • Alternatives to La Sportiva Bushido as a "do everything" trail running shoe ->Prodigio Pro is my current pick. Might be billed as a race shoe (they are fast!), but they are amazing as a slower comfy cushioned shoe as well.
r/trailrunning • Plush shoe for hard packed trails (not gravel??) ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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I have around 200 miles on my second pair. They’ve performed as good as my Prodigio Pros. I‘ll use them for any type of trail, but don’t recommend for off trail stuff like talus or scree hopping. The rocker makes them wonky on that type of terrain. I’ll be using them for some multi day endeavors this summer. I recommend going a full size down. Not sure why they’ve got them sized like they do.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I have the same issue, the shoe gave me a tendonitis after intense hill sessions. I am very interested by any fix or feedback on this
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →La sportiva prodigios. Spacious toe box, deep heel cup, plenty of cushion but a firm ride, and great traction like all la sportiva shoes. My holy grail. The topo mtn racers are nice too
r/XXRunning • View on Reddit →Another one of the Prodigio Pros. I have three pairs. One pair has 360 miles on them and still going strong. Used them at everything from 26K race to Crazy Mountain 100M.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Oh, fair point, it's what they have used on some past versions of the Edge and Xodus; so whether light plastic, nylon, textile... unsure, but I don't think it's a rock-hard plastic plate. Let's see what we get! In the meantime (off topic?), the Prodigio Pro from LaSpo is F.I.R.E. !
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I have 200km in mine after Saturdays race, 46km with 2200m elevation gain and loss. Rubber still looks almost brand new and honestly the trail shoe i reach for 90% of the time due to just how good it is. 6ft and 80kg so definitely not the lightest runner and they are holding up amazingly well. Will definitely buy another pair
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I have a broad forefoot and a narrow heel. Brooks has been good to me as well as La Sportiva. Prodigo Pros and Caldera 8 is what I am working with now. For faster nimbler shoe I have been using the Catamount. Not sure about this latest version, haven't tried it.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Gravel is a tricky surface, I agree. It probably depends on the the percentage of a certain terrain in a run that I choose the shoes. Generally, for steep grass I like Mudtalons with 8mm lugs, for snow the Genesis and for barely runnable rocks Bushidos. But then again, there is always a trade-off, since a run is usually composed of different surfaces. As an allrounder in alpine environment, I often go for Dynafit, Prodigio or Ribelle Run. YMMY. (And yes: I might have too many shoes).
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →The LaSpo ProPro is my main trail shoe. It's fantastic. I have to say though, I tried on a pair of the S/Lab Pulsar 4 while I was wearing the Prodigio Pro at a race, and the bounce of the Pulsar felt just like the Prodigio Pro, but in a slightly more streamlined package. The lugs are a little shallower and I can't speak to Salomon's ContraGrip (LaSpo's Frixion White is great), but apparently people have been doing well with the Pulsar 4 over all sorts of distances. And it's a 6mm drop, so that might fit OP's needs.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →For your weight I think you need more cushion. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro might be a good option. Another one is VJ Ultra 3. But, more cushion = higher stack height = more difficulty on technical sections. Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL or Aero Blaze 3 GRVL might also be good options if the trails aren’t too technical.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Speedboats are probably the worst trail shoe I have ever tried. Had the 5 and have not bothered even looking at the 6. However the hoka mafate speed 4 is probably one of my favourite trail shoes. Run well over 1000ks between a few pairs and zero complaints with them. Lightweight and trail do bot really go hand in hand,dont think I have a single pair under 300g a shoe for my US12 One I am really enjoying this year has been the la sportiva prodigio pro, simply cannot fault that shoe at all.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I tried on all three and they fit roughly the same size for me (+1 euro size from typical). The toe box felt wider but less vertical room in the max compared to the pro.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →You may have just saved my Pridgios from the garbage bin. They destroy the top of my left foot.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Yes! Unless you have very sensitive feet, there's enough foam, protection from a thin plastic film, and the outsole is great but doesn't feel awkward on pavement if you have flat sections. Best trail shoe I've ever owned!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I absolutely love mine. I run a lot in the Alps with them and they are sublime.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I’ve owned both the Prodigio and the prod pros! Prefer the pros for ultras but now that I’ve retired my regular prods from running, I love them as a hiking shoe
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →What type of trails do you run on? La Sportiva Prodigios tend to be well-liked in my neck of the rocky woods, and I love my Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx, but neither may be appropriate if you're running over smooth trails with your Ultraflys.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →If you like the fit of La sportiva then try the prodigio pros out. Have done multiple 40+km runs in them through all sorts of terrain and absolutely love them. Currently my absolute favourite trail shoe
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →In Hoka Speedgoat I wear an 11, but also feel fine in a 11.5. In the Prodigio Pros I went to a 45.5. I also bought a 46 which is a little bigger in the toes but still feels good (mostly want that for long races if my feet swell). According to La Sportiva a 45.5 corresponds to a US 12. So my experience for me was sizing up from a US size by at least a half, maybe a full. Hope that helps. (Btw, I have three pairs, love them.)
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Really liking the la sportiva prodigio pros. Bit more expensive but probably better ride quality and the fit is amazing for me. Upper maybe not as comfortable as the mafates but I can live with it
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Have both. Was surprised that the Pro’s felt like a lot more shoe/more substantial than the Kjerag 2’s. I really like both. Pro’s have more bouncy-vibes but the Kjerag 2’s are definitely more lively than the 1’s. I just used the Pro’s for a technical mountain 100M (swiss peaks 170) and they performed very well on rock, dirt, mud, grass, flat or 35% in/declines, rain or shine. The Kjerag’s would have been too minimal for this i think, and the grip in wet grass/mud would probably not be good enough. For shorter distances in dry conditions, i still think the Kjerag 2’s are my prefered
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →As several others have said, I have found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pros to be well-cushioned, stable, and grippy. I also recently tried the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide and the foam has a very similar nicely-cushioned feel, and the wide base felt stable. I only had a very very limited experience with them though, so I'm not sure how grippy they would be in the Alps.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Same! Hoping the T1s are a replacement for the OG Xodus. In the meantime, my feet are happy in the LaSpo Prodigio Pro - love this shoe. Ran a verty 50k in April and my feet never complained during or after. But high hopes on the T1! Fingers crossed.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I've had the Jackal II, the Prodigio, and now the Prod Pros. Loved them all. Really excellent, rugged shoes with good hiking mileage left after they're done as runners.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I daily the Evo SL for road work and have been blown away by the La Sportiva Prodigio Pros for my trail running - they excel across the board and can cover all sorts of distances and terrains. I highly recommend IF you can swing the price - if not there’s plenty of other great options for much less. Also recommend sizing up one full size. Good luck!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Big laspo guy. I like the prodigio pro and actually really like the max too. Didn’t love it at first but by 50miles in I loved em
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I had the pro but I returned due to breathability issues. I've heard the max is also quite warm. I would like to see some improvement in that aspect from LaSpo.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Tecton x2 is one of my favourite trail shoes. Not a soft ride and not the quickest I have used but does everything I want really well. Is hard wearing too. Personally I would say the tecton x3 is the quicker shoe. Much bouncier ride though does sacrifice some stability for it. Adidas speed ultra. You dont have issues rolling ankles? You will in these shoes. Fastest shoe ive tried on open fire trail but you hit the slightest bump wrong and it tries to murder you. Definitely not for heel strikers. Fit didn't agree with me either so gave them away. I will echo other that the prodigio pro might just be the best all round shoe I have used on the market. Not plated but holds speed just as well and handles technical terrain with ease. Sizing can be tricky with them though Have tried the metafuji trails on and the heel felt wildly squishy and unstable. Seeing them used on trails confirmed that for me. Everyone I have seen using them collapses in badly through the heel once they get off the forefoot
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Oh I love the Pros. Much better shoe overall, but they're not quite as low to the ground so if you want something with good groundfeel I liked them for that. I didn't have the same issue with the OG prods.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →495 miles? Mine are at just over 200 and look like that and the midsole is packing out already… I’m in socal where trails aren’t that technical. Love the shoe but the durability doesn’t seem great on my pair :(
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Honestly cannot speak highly enough of it. Wish they would make a road shoe version with the same midsole. Definitely try them on to get sizing right though
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Prodigio Pro is probably my favourite shoe of all time for trail racing. Only in specific conditions am I grabbing my Tecton X3's if I want the integrated gaiter.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Loving Prodigio Pro too. Mine squeak when they get wet!
r/ultrarunning • View on Reddit →Damn. I wished these worked for me, I love the OG Prodigios and still run in them and love them. Tried these in multiple sizes and they made my feet ache like hell even just walking in them and I have never had that experience in any shoe before. So very strange, esp considering all of my climbing and trail running shoes have always been Sportiva and never had any issues like that!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →The ogs were soooo good and grippy and fast but the pros def for like 50 mile and up are sooo light fast and responsive… def the best released shoes for a few years imo
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Note to anyone succumbing to the La Sportive marketing after watching this... Order your Prodigio Pro at least a full size up. You're best off 1.5 sizes up. I've never seen a running shoe run so far under TTS.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Prodigio Pro is my current pick. Might be billed as a race shoe (they are fast!), but they are amazing as a slower comfy cushioned shoe as well.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Not tried on the max but the added padding around the heel and tongue would be great for longer distances. Absolutely love the pro but occasionally get a pinch point from the top lace hole. Doesn't happen every run but has been felt enough to question whether it would be my pick for 100k+ Also a little more cushion under foot might help with really rocky areas where I felt the pros slightly lacking
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Had them both, ended up with the La Sportiva. VJ ultra 3 has slightly higher stack and a roomier toe box (but still a nicely snug mid foot and heel). While being lower stack, the Prodigio Pro has a slightly peppier feel I the foam. Both have VERY good grip, with a slight edge to the VJ. Both are better than Vibram Megagrip, and both are surprisingly durable. The reason why I sold my VJ Ultra 3s was the rough upper digging into the sides of my ankle. This is supposed to get better with time but for me it was simply too painful. Should be obvious on a first fitting though. Apparently the next version will redesign that part of the upper, but who knows when that will be released.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Prodigo Pro uses a stretchy inner liner which isn't attached to the outer part of the upper, this allows a decent amount of lateral movement of the sole under the forefoot. I personally don't use it for any super technical terrain or trying to move quickly over difficult terrain.
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