A solid trail runner from La Sportiva! // LA SPORTIVA PRODIGIO // Ginger Runner Review
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Honestly, it has been quite some time since I reviewed a La Sportiva trail shoe that I liked, but the Prodigio is an awesome, low-slung trail beast ready to rage. What are YOUR thoughts?
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I heard from a La sportiva athlete I know that they basically designed it for western states…meaning to say that it’s really geared for lighter runners relatively low volume feet, probably based in the inter mountain west.
I'm literally driving home from REI and just picked these up. Excited to try them out!
I love the Akasha 2’s. Assuming I’ll love these too.
How are they diff I wonder
Stack is 34/28mm (which doesn't seem to be mentioned in the video) - are we really living in a time when that's considered "low slung"?!?
I’m about 45 miles deep in mine. It’s the widest toe box out of many of the LP’s I’ve tried. (Mutant, akasha). I’ve put the grip through all kinds of nasty conditions and it’s done well. I think where it might have a rough time is straight up mud. The only initial issue I had was below the ankle collar, was super stiff to begin with. If the laces end up being to short due to high instep like me, I used my extra Kjerag white laces 👌. I went with my usual LP size, 44 EU. And like you Ethan, I can wear toe socks with them, which is awesome.
love these. the run sooo well. responsive and fun . no issues with grip on wet rock either unlike salomons.
Looks like a solid shoe with a winning formula! Also, when's the new Ginger Runner album coming out? Been waiting in anticipation ;-)
I had to return it, I loved it but it was too narrow (top to bottom, not side to side) in the front and the lacingholes in the front dug into my foot even when I laced it loose. Too bad cause I fell in love with everything else about the shoe.
Great looking shoe!
This looks like a shoe for me. Historically, I've found La Sportiva sizing to be a bit wonky (runs small; weird US/EU conversaion). Does it fit true to size? Should I go with my usual Euro size to be safe?
Have loved Bushidos and Mutants. Would wonder about the longevity you’d get out of the upper on the prodigio, the mesh on my Jackal II BOAs fell apart after less than 100 miles 😢
I’d Love to see a bushisdo review!
Looks like a Sense Pro 4 (which was a great shoe). Still a fan of the Jackal 2 in the La Sportiva line, this one looks really interesting
what is the sizing like?
hi there! between the Prodigio and the Timp 5, which one is more comfortable for long runs?
I have the Altra Timp 5 brand new, but I'm considering returning them because the upper seems stiffer than I expected. Even though I prefer Altra's "footshape," it is said that the Prodigio is wider in the metatarsals than it seems. I would go half a size up to be sure.
On my old account, your Vertical K review was my intro to your channel. Ive seen every video since then. Many years later, here we are!
I wish shoe reviewers would open with "these shoes are narrow"
Are you going to do Daily Brews again? Miss those!!
Also add rock climbing shoes to the list of shoes/boots that they make.
curious about the sizing as some la sportiva's are at least a full size short...
Try it on for sure, but I went with my usual size
It’s a really good shoe, especially for La Sportiva. Great grip, good foothold with a reasonable toe box. But ultimately, it felt a little thin for my weight so it won’t be the one for me after 35 miles.
Anyone knows whether they could be a viable option for long runs (25-40k)? I'm a lightweight guy if that can help
A great shoe - all the best bits of a speedgoat with a much more accomodating toebox and less mushy midsole. FWIW I find them to be notably wider than other Salomon or LaSpo shoes: I'm a 'perfect' fit in Salomon Sense series or the LaSpo Akasha / Bushido but the Prodigios are a little wide on my feet - noticably wider than any of those. I also find rubber to be excellent in the wet hre in the UK!
Thanks for the feedback! Do they feel sloppy/imprecise due to being wider? And how is the comfort and rock plate compared to the Akasha if you've had a chance to test them over long distances? For reference, I love the fit of the Bushido for shorter distances but prefer the Akashas for long days and rocky trails/off trail travel as the Bushido is just not enough rock plate for me. Curious of the Prodigio could replace the Akasha for me.
@@6MTGirl I would not call them sloppy or imprecise in the spirit of them being a longer distance shoe, but if I were running shorter mountain races then I'd pick something a little more fitted - they are certainly not a Bushido. If you took the Akasha as a baseline then they are similar in terms of their level of precision but a bit wider up front, and a more cushioned sole. In terms of fit, the closest shoe for me is the Nike Terra Kiger 4, but the upper on the Prodigio has more structure / protection. For long days on rocky terrain, I'm probably not best qualified as I typically run in softer conditions, but I would say that they would be perfect for that. I found the Akasha sole to be stiff to the point where it a little prone to being unstable on uneven rocky ground, and the somewhat softer sole on the Prodigio feels much better in that regard and more runnable too. The Prodigios may have a little less rock protection than the Akasha, but I would say that they have more than the Speedgoat. Overall, for me it's a pleasant mix of the best bits of the Salomon Slab Ultra 3, a Nike Terra Kiger and a Hoka Speedgoat 5. To date I've used it for long training sessions, but I plan to use it for 50 mile races or longer in mountain terrain. It is certainly plenty of shoe for me to do long rocky ultras, with the caution that I'm fairly light @66kg and I don't typically like huge shoes - I'm quite happy in the Kjerag up to 50 miles for example.
@@benarlett4767 thank you for the detailed reply! I ended up ordering the Prodigio and you're absolutely right about the cushioning! I also appreciate that it feels very secure in the heel and midfoot with a runner's knot. I have all kinds of room around the ball of my foot and toebox, and it does seem to cut into my ankles just testing it indoors (the most common complaint about the Prodigio). So I don't think it will work for me unfortunately. I'm not so much of runner as I am a distance hiker who normally covers 30K-50K per day and enjoys running on flats and downhills occasionally. I've done plenty of backpacking in my Bushidos, but they kill my feet after a couple of long days on rocky terrain, especially carrying full kit. The Akashas have been much better on the rocky trails I hike, but they do have the shortcomings you described. Plus the Akashas run slightly shorter on my feet than the Bushidos, but they are too big elsewhere if I size up 1/2 size and even a runner's knot doesn't keep my heels in place. Narrow feet problems. :) What I need is a Bushido with a thicker sole - I may try the Jackal II BOA or the S/Labs next!
@@6MTGirl I did 'feel' that the collar came up a bit high around the ankle, but in practice, so far, it has not caused me any issues in runs up to 40km. Also, I have now swapped the insole out for an Inov8 'Boomerang' insole which is a touch thicker and this has just lifted my ankle clear of the collar and overall made the fit of the shoe a bit more precise (I find the Inov8 insoles to be excellent). If you have the option to test with a thicker insole (or an additional thin one) it might be worth a try. In terms of other things to try, the Salomon SLab Ultra and Jackal II are certainly in the same spirit of being a longer distance midsole without the marshmallow wallowyness of really thick shoes. I've not run in the Jackals as I can't quite justify them alongside the Prodigio, but I had the Slabs which I think are a great shoe. Note that the Slabs have a high ankle collar too - almost like a mini gaiter which I found took a couple of runs to break in, but I know people who really disliked this feature.
@@benarlett4767 thank you for the feedback! Great idea to try thicker insoles with the Prodigio to help lift my heels and fill out the toebox. I've been using Superfeet Thins to cup my heels better and prevent medial blisters, but they're about the same thickness as the Sportiva inserts. I'll try something beefier and if not, I'll give the Jackal II BOA a shot - the upper fits more snug on the BOA version, which appealed to me in my neverending quest for a narrow trail runner. 😅 The S/Lab Ultra 3 is only available in limited sizes and I wonder if they're being replaced soon or just out of stock after all the Memorial Day sales. I appreciate your tips and sharing your experiences! 🙏
If the La Sportiva are to narrow for you ( as they are for me 🥴 ), I would recommend the Scarpa Spin 2 ( if you want a great, fast european Shoe, still quite comfortable, for technical mountain running ).
It's insane how narrow La Sportiva is to me lol Idk what is up with Europeans but they must have narrow feet!
@@alredalred its better ( for me at least ) to feel save on technical and/or Potentially dangerous trails. So for certain runs i would use more narrow shoes as well. Not as narrow as La Sportiva though, more Salomon/Scarpa narrow ☺️
@@luciwolte9204 That's fair. I also have a fairly wide foot so the euro brands usually don't work for me. I tried the salomon genesis and that fit so fingers crossed it'll be a winner!
Their climbing shoes are generally narrow, their boots are narrow, their approach shoes are narrow, their running shoes are narrow. See a pattern :-). Good if it works for you
oh, looks like you may have to change your name to TheSilverRunner :D Just kidding.
theres never not not nuttin
Wide toe box and not good on the rocks.