La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva's Prodigio is a responsive trail running shoe to help you move faster and more efficiently for long distances, even on technical mountain paths.
Sometimes, a single shoe model redefines a brand. For La Sportiva, the Prodigio is one of those models. Born and raised in Italy's Dolomites, La Sportiva is world-renowned for rock climbing, mountaineering, and mountain running footwear. Their running shoes tended to feature lower cushioning, firmer midsoles, and narrower profiles, all to be perfectly at home in technical alpine terrain. But the Prodigio revolutionizes their offerings.
At its introduction, the Prodigio entered as the most cushioned trail running shoe in the brand's lineup. But with its still-reasonable stack height of nitrogen-infused XFlow foam, it achieves an ideal blend of low weight, good responsiveness, and stable balance. Paired with full-length FlowFilm mesh, this midsole skillfully protects the soles of your feet from rocks. With its progressive rocker geometry and relatively wide footbed, you'll flow swiftly and stably over challenging landscapes.
For surefooted traction, La Sportiva's proprietary FriXion Red rubber outsole uses a dual-compound mix for all-terrain grip — a higher durability rubber area along the perimeter of the heel, then stickier rubber for the rest of the full length. Lastly, the engineered knit upper is designed to be highly breathable and fast-drying even in wet conditions. It's complete with a midfoot wrapping system for snug security, so you can powerfully transfer your energy to the ground.
Ready for an entirely new La Sportiva experience? Want a deft multi-tool for energetic daily training, long distances, or even ultra events? Grab the Prodigio today and take on any trail.
What You'll Love:
- Smooth energized experience
- All-terrain capability
- Relatively roomier fit
Model Number: 56Q-642643
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Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs
| Weight: | 9.8 oz 278 g |
| Heel Stack: | 33 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 27 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 6 mm |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- XFlow foam is supercritical (nitrogen-infused) EVA for a trail-optimized balance of reactive but stabilized cushioning. It's 18% lighter, 15% more cushioned, and 19% bouncier than standard EVA.
- FlowFilm is a full-length, polyurethane-coated, nylon mesh to provide a thin and lightweight layer of impact protection from underfoot rocks.
- Progressive rocker and wide footbed geometry combine to create an easy-rolling and steadied running experience.
OUTSOLE
- Frixion Red rubber, also known as FriXion XT 2.0, employs versatile 4 mm lugs for all-terrain capability and an ideal balance of grip, durability, and shock absorption. It's a dual-compound blend with higher-durability rubber in the heel perimeter and higher-tackiness rubber throughout the rest of the full length.
UPPER
- Engineered knit is fast-drying in wet conditions as well as highly breathable to avoid overheating.
- 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.