Believe the hype! A mold-breaking trail super shoe, the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is a non-plated leader of the pack that's crafted for performance enthusiasts, long-distance runners, and competitive athletes seeking racing excellence.
Best Use
Surface
Cushioning
All Men's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates while being adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Their high versatility also makes them great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running-shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Men's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
Product Highlights:
It's here! The answer to what you've been searching for — the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is a high-performance trail running shoe for the mountains and technical terrain. By skipping a plate or stiffening element and keeping stack height reasonable, the Prodigio Pro is out to prove that less really is more among the best trail running shoes. It shares the same stack height and drop as its standard Prodigio sibling, but delivers a more energetic, cushioned, and grippy running experience.
Easily the most responsive trail running shoe in La Sportiva's lineup, the Pro employs a dual-foam XFlow Speed midsole. Composed of two nitrogen-infused supercritical foams, this powerhouse aims to redefine propulsive performance that's been expertly tuned for variable and challenging trail surfaces.
Equally exciting, the Prodigio Pro debuts Power Wire technology for the upper. Its lightweight and durable fibers, together with a midfoot wrapping system, create a precise and stable fit. While the upper enables you to transfer energy through the shoe, the extra-sticky FriXion White rubber outsole ensures all that power is delivered efficiently to the ground.
Add the responsive and ultralight La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to your quiver and elevate your ultra and mountain racing game today.
What You'll Love:
- 'Less is more' approach
- Featherweight and responsive
- Secure foot lockdown
- Robust and versatile outsole
Model Number: ZFRS100-W00K00
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
| Weight: | 9.3 oz 264 g |
| Heel Stack: | 34 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 28 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 6 mm |
How It FitsLearn More
Heel Width
Midfoot Fit
Toe Box Fit
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- XFlow Speed builds on XFlow supercritical EVA as a carrier frame, amplified with a generous core of supercritical TPU for extra energy.
- SpeedFilm is a full-length, polyurethane-coated, nylon mesh to provide a thin and lightweight layer of impact protection from underfoot rocks.
- Design and geometry details include foam sidewalls and a wide base for a secure and steadied experience, as well as the absence of a strobel layer. Eliminating this extra layer saves weight and allows more direct energy transfer to the responsive foam.
OUTSOLE
- FriXion White rubber, also known as FriXion XF 2.0, is the brand's stickiest compound. It creates a full-length one-piece design for long-lasting grip.
- 4 mm lugs are deep, broad, and widely-spaced for all-terrain capability, including technical and soft ground, while retaining swift runnability for smoother trail sections.
UPPER
- Power Wire material combines TPU and polyester yarns for a lightweight, breathable, and secure fit.
- Midfoot wrapping system provides snug foot lockdown for confident and efficient power transfer to the ground.
- Overall, this style is vegan, not just for the upper. As a brand, La Sportiva is committed to sustainability. North American operations are Certified Carbon Neutral, Italian HQ is 100% powered with renewable energy, and the brand is an enduring member of Bluesign, 1% for the Planet, and other commitments.
