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La Sportiva Prodigio 2 Women's
Daily trail trainingLa Sportiva

Prodigio 2 Women's

A lightweight, versatile trail shoe positioned between the plush Prodigio Max and the race-ready Prodigio Pro, built for daily training through mountain ultras.

$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
Stability
stability
Weight
225g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Lug
4mm
Midsole
XFlow nitrogen-infused EVA (supercritical foam)
Outsole
FriXion Red bi-compound / FriXion XT 2.0
Upper
Recycled high-tenacity AirMesh with Nylon midfoot cage
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingLightweightUltra distanceWide feetLong runs
Our read

A do-everything trail workhorse for runners who want one shoe for daily miles, long days, and technical terrain. Its combination of light weight, stability, and nitrogen-infused EVA is what defines it.

Ride

The XFlow nitrogen-infused EVA midsole delivers soft but energetic cushioning with a 6 mm drop, tuned toward stability on uneven ground rather than maximum plushness.

Fit

Built on the Women's Tempo Ultra last with a wide fit, secured by a midfoot wrapping cage for a locked-down feel.

Best for

Runners wanting one versatile trail shoe for everything from daily training to long mountain ultras, especially those who value a stable, moderately cushioned ride.

Avoid if

You want maximum underfoot cushioning for long efforts (look to the Prodigio Max) or a narrow, snug fit.

Sources
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