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La Sportiva Prodigio 2
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Prodigio 2

A versatile trail shoe with a 6 mm drop and nitrogen-infused EVA midsole, positioned as the do-it-all daily trainer in La Sportiva's Prodigio line.

$170MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Races
Ultra, 50K+
Also good for
Door to trail, long runs, tempo workouts, ultra distance
Cushion
moderate
Firmness
balanced
Stability
stability
Weight
265g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Lug
4mm
Midsole
XFlow nitrogen-infused supercritical EVA
Outsole
Bi-compound FriXion XT 2.0 with FLEX inserts
Upper
High-tenacity mesh
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsStable platformMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingUltra distanceWide feetLong runs
Our read

A stable, lightweight-for-its-class trail all-rounder for runners who want one shoe from daily miles to mountain ultras. Its balanced, moderately cushioned ride is the defining trait—capable but not specialized.

Ride

A balanced, moderately firm ride with reactive nitrogen-infused foam that stays stable on technical ground rather than plush.

Fit

Built on the Tempo Ultra last with a wide, secure fit and a midfoot cage that wraps the foot; only standard width is offered.

Best for

Runners who want a single trail shoe for varied terrain and long mountain days, and who value stability underfoot over maximum softness.

Avoid if

You want a plush, high-stack cushion for pounding hard-packed trail or road, or need a narrow, snug fit.

Sources
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