The All-New La Sportiva Prodigio Pro For Trail Runners Who Want to Go Faster

The new La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is here at Outside Sports, and it looks like another winner for year-round trail running in New Zealand. In particular, it’s aimed at ultra-marathoners, and trail runners who are keen to go faster over challenging trails in the unpredicatable conditions we all know and love. 

Replacing the popular Prodigio, the Prodigio Pro is an all-new shoe with a host of upgrades that make it a brilliant companion for long runs on mountain trails. 

The first thing you’ll notice is a much faster, bouncier ride thanks to some exciting new technology including a very cool sounding nitrogen-infused TPU-EVA composite midsole. It also features a wider, more flexible toe box to accommodate Kiwi feet more comfortably. 

Stability is exceptional for a shoe with such a high stack height because your foot sinks into the shoe rather than sitting on top of it.

And you’ll love its sure-footed grip on the trail—thanks to La Sportiva’s proprietary FriXion® rubber sole. 

Whenever La Sportiva introduces a new shoe, they make sure it brings meaningful advances in technology. The Prodigio Pro is no exception: 

Ultra-grippy FriXion® XF 2.0 rubber sole gives you exceptional traction even on the most technical terrain, without feeling too sticky when you’re running on asphalt. 

The new XFlow™ Speed midsole construction maximizes shock absorption and rebound energy with its nitrogen-infused TPU coreand EVA cage.

An updated Heel Rocker promotes faster landing and turn-over.  

The Forefoot rocker keeps the same proven geometry as the original Prodigio.

Power Wire technology and mid-foot Wrapping System give you a precise fit, stability over uneven terrain, and powerful energy transfer – which helps you feel fresher for longer.

Rubber metatarsal protection wraps the midsole from the outsole to enhance stability even on the most difficult traverses. These rubber side panels also help protect your midfoot from sharp stones and roots.

A knit lining collar improves the fit and support around your ankle and keeps trail debris from entering your shoes – because no one wants grit and sticks in their shoe, especially when you’re racing.  

Vegan—these shoes are free from animal-derived materials.

Lightweight but still super durable for big kilometers on the trail, at around 255g per shoe. 

The all-new Prodigio Pro stays true to La Sportiva’s Italian Dolomite Mountain heritage while bringing in the very latest foams and shoe technology. The result is a balance of form-fitting feel, stability, and grip with an energetic ride and plushness. The La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is a fun, fast, and functional trail shoe with the versatility to handle hard surfaces as well.

We’re big fans of the Prodigio Pro and other models in the La Sportiva range for male and female runners who want the best on their feet wherever their adventures take them.

We’d love you to try on a pair at our stores in Te Anau, Queenstown, Wanaka, and Tekapo.