Our Take 

We LOVE the new La Sportiva Prodigio Pro so we thought we would let a couple of our staff give their feedback on La Sportiva’s new offereing.

Cole:

The La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is like the love child of a mountain goat and a race car. It's fast, stable, and instills confidence in the wearer. No carbon plate here, just a supercritical midsole that’s bouncy on less technical trails and forest roads but stable enough to stop you from eating dirt, rock, snow, roots or whichever substrate your heart desires to embark on. The FriXion rubber outsole sticks to everything and instills confidence in the wearer… maybe even too much.  The Prodigio Pro features La Sportiva’s Power Wire mesh for a secure, comfortable fit with padded features to keep your foot snug without lace bite. The fitment features a narrower heel and a sock-like wrap around the upper well, providing some much-needed room in the forefoot, ideal for longer trail running events. Whether you're seeking steep climbs or bombing descents, the Prodigio Pro makes for a fast, fun, primo ride. It’s versatile, durable, and designed for performance.

Stephanie:

 

I finally broke down and bought a pair of the Prodigio Pros and LOVE them. Straight up am going to take them home to meet mom and dad and probably propose marriage to them in the near future. They are so freaking fun to run in. Stupidly stable, ideal (at least for me) blend of cushioning, stiffness and pop which I haven’t really felt in a trail shoe before. I’ll make sure to send you guys an invite to the wedding. 

 

Let’s just way we are looking forward to the wedding!

 

 Specs

• Midsole Drop – 6mm
• Heel Stack – 34mm
• Forefoot Stack – 28mm
• Weight – 8.9oz

Technology 

• New Xflow Speed Midsole Maximizes Reactivity And Energy Return By Combining Super Critical Nitrogen Infused Tpu (core) And Eva (cage).
• Cutting-edge Power Wire Technology And Mid-foot Wrapping Provide A Precise Fit, Enhanced Stability And Powerful Energy Transfer.
• Rubber Metatarsal Protection: Wraps The Midsole From The Outsole Enhancing Stability On The Most Difficult Traverses
• Knit Lining Collar Improves The Fit Around The Ankle And Keeps Debris Out.
• INSOLE: 5mm XFlow Speed w/ 100% Recycled TPU+NITRO
• MIDSOLE: TPU+NITRO XFlow Speed Inner Core / PU Coated XFlow SpeedFilm™ / EVA+NITRO XFlow Outer Cage
• SOLE: FriXion® XF 2.0 w/ Protective FriXion Fabric / 4mm Lugs
• LAST/FIT: Tempo Ultra • Wide