Well, THAT was a SURPRISE! | La Sportiva Prodigio Initial Review | Run4Adventure
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- La Sportiva Prodigio review - first run and first impressions. It's always exciting when the Italian brand La Sportiva bring out a new model of trail running shoe because it doesn't happen that often. We managed to grab a pair of their new Prodigio shoes which feature some new innovations from the brand and I think it's going to perform quite differently to some of their other trail shoes. In this video we break down the new construction in a bit more detail and I lace them up and take them out for their first run on the trails of Cornwall.
Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
La Sportiva Prodigio - www.centurionultrarunningstor...
0:00 Intro
1:19 Facts & Figures
2:04 Upper
3:22 Midsole
4:01 Outsole
4:58 Test Run
9:58 How the shoes performed
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I just bought a pair and the first couple runs were great - absolutely worth every cent
Try it today for the first time on a mixed terrain, I found them exceptional, a perfect grip even on terrible terrain such as the bottom of a dry stream with the rocks still wet. I also like the fit and the not too excessive cushioning. The shoe is very stable and protective. Greetings from Italy
I have 2 Lasportivas. Very good ergonomic fit around foot
I would love to see a Nnormal Tomir review…keep up the good work💪🏼💪🏼
Great initial review Lloyd. I was on the fence about these when I tried them on at first, but I’m glad I did eventually take them out today on the challenging Sanitas trail in Boulder. They ended up being a huge surprise for me kind of like you, I’ve tried all of the other models that you mentioned, and I completely agree with your assessment. All around a great shoe so fa. Will put some distance on them next time and see how they handle around eight to ten miles.
Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
That’s great to hear, I’ve definitely been surprised with how well it’s performed so far. Hope it continues to run well for you and thanks for watching 🙏
Hey Loyd.
I liked the look of that one.
Got me a pair on the way.
Never thought i would wear a pair if La sportiva. 😊
Great review. I have the akashas which are built like tanks. I love em for slower all day adventures over challenging terrain. The prodigios seem like a good companion for some faster, more nimble running 👍
Did you size the same as your Akashas?
Good afternoon. Very interesting description about the La Sportiva 2024. Like to Loyd. Have a nice day.
Cheers Manuel 👍🙂
Good to see you run testing trail brands like La Sportiva. Sounds like you may have an ultra planned in them🤔
Very interesting shoe from a brand that makes high quality and very durable shoes. I really like my Helios and the Prodigy might just find its way to my rotation
Love the boshido for technical stuff. Got a pair of these on order!!
Try the Kaptiva. Beats the Bushido in all respects imho
I've had a pair for a couple of weeks. Love the foam's rebound and the rocker shape: really makes you want to run(!) and the rocker shape is very nice up and down steeper hills. The stiff ankle region gives very good support but may need a little time to mould to your foot shape: I had slight pressure on my outer ankle bones but after not many miles at all the stiffner started to change shape and now fits like a glove with a very secure feeling. More room for my little toes than Speedgoat 5s but not at all sloppy feeling. Great hold from the midfoot upper wrap system. Probably not going to suit people with a more swollen ankle shape though.
Another excellent review. Please consider reviewing the La Sportiva Mutant. Would love to know your thoughts!
Love the shoe reviews! Very easy watching and to the point. Love these shoes. Most importantly, where do you get your colourful socks?😂
That’s great, thanks for the feedback! I wear Stance socks when I run. They make great socks in lots of different colours and designs. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😁
Big Mutant fan for technical, wet muddy, hilly terrain up to 25k. It's a beast.
A bit excited about the Prodigio after watching your Excellent review. Seems more substantial than the Jackal, which I didn't care for.
Cheers Jeff, glad the review was helpful and thanks for watching 🙏🙂
How does this compare to the Akasha? It was one of my favorite shoes for my runs into the mountains when they first came out, but these days I find myself liking a bit softer feel
That is one of the sharpest looking trail shoes that I’ve ever seen. I hope that the fit is not too narrow in the midfoot or toe box.
La Sportiva aren't to good with wider feet or toebox sizes.
@@sefumies Thanks.
This shoe is widest shoe Sportiva have ever done.
@@sefumies Until this shoe. Its wider in the to box and midfoot than any of their previous shoes. I run in Altras on the road.
I got them about 2 days ago. The fit is mostly narrow, but the toebox is perfectly wide. For me is the perfect fit, but I can see that it can become unconfortable for wide feet.
I rewatched the video to try to get the idea of sizing. I swear you mentioned it, though I think I missed it. Do they size like the Jackal II or are they more true to size?
The Akasha II I wore a 44 happily, but in the Jackal II, I'm in a 44.5. Owned 2 pairs of both and was a happy camper and am really pumped to try these out if I can get my hands on them!!
Your feedback would be super appreciated!
Thanks, Loyd. Mine just arrived and they look even better in person! 50 K canyon trail race in a week - only snow for the time being here on our Colorado mountain trails.
How have you found them Troy?
@@paulmulks thank you. Raced them yesterday for the first time in the annual 12-hour mountain endurance competition on the Navajo Nation, which I won with 35 miles of up and down rugged trails covered in 12 hours and the elevation equivalent of the Pikes Peak Marathon in Colorado. The shoes were close to ideal; no blisters. They felt like cushioned moccasins and grip exceedingly well on dry rock and softer-ground single track. Only laced them once. Highly recommend.
@@TrailrunnerTroy Wow many congratulations on the win 🏆 👏🏻 I often see you commenting and I've actually spoken to you in the past about other shoes which is why I thought I'd reach out 😁 They do sound promising, I'm looking at the Tecton X3's when they release but would like something comfortable in the meantime, I have a trail 50k coming up in a couple of weeks and have just ordered the Mafate Speed 4's to tie me over, but I may send them back and get the Prodigio instead 🤔
@@paulmulks Likewise I also look forward to the Tecton X 3. Have raced the original up to 135 miles and, had my feet not swelled so much at that point, would have kept wearing them! The Mafate 4 flattens out fast and the construction lacks quality. Two eyelets tore out by Mile 35 or so!
@@TrailrunnerTroy Oh really that's interesting 🤔 Thought Hoka were known for better build quality than that ☹️ Cheers Troy, appreciate you taking the time to get back to me 👍🏻
I've has 6 pair of speedcross 5 in a row so a fan of a snug shoe. I've brought some La Sportive Mutants which are really aggressive but fit great and awesome for mid winter. I have 100km run in july through derbyshire so looking for a bit more of a forgiving for road to trail and hard pack summer trail.
I've tried on here at home Caldera 7's ( way too soft) , ultraglide2's (not soft enough). I now have an Altemesa 300 on one one foot and a La Sportive Prodigo on the other foot. It's a really close run thing but I think the Prodigio has it on ergonomic fit at my usual size of 9. ANy advice welcome Loyd. NB thanks for all the great work you're doing on here pal ? Big up the Towans
hey, I just rand SDW50 in them. 2nd run out and have to say they were brilliant! I cant wear hoka's or shoes wiht that kind of cushion as they feel too unstable for me. these rocked. delat with some light middy bits well and ran speedy!
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got mine, finally last week. Been waiting for a while. took them for 24km on south downs and was great. going to drop right into the SDW50 in 10 days time. shoudl be perfect for this kind of race. then will take then to the alps in the summer :-) Found the upper a touch hard to start,m so the break in was worth it. the foam just feels great underfoot liek you found it too.
That’s good to hear, it’s a nice shoe to run in! Best of luck at the SDW50 and thanks for watching 🙏🙂
@@Run4Adventure cheers Lloyd :-)
Shoe is so sick. Love La Sportiva but the fit and stiffness of the other models always ended up giving me trouble. The Prodigio is a totally different La Spo. New favorite go long trail shoe.
I totally agree Ray, it’s a very different La Sportiva trail shoe and I’m really enjoying them. Glad you’re also enjoying yours 👍🙂
Beautiful shoe, almost tempting enough to take up trail running, almost.
You should definitely give trail running a go, you never know you might enjoy it 😁
Don't even have too good an excuse, living in a beautiful pocket of South Australia with lovely trails
Those laces look like my work safety shoe ones lol 😂
now that one very "suprise" shoe ( bloopers ) haha
Top italian quality❤
It’s definitely a well put together running shoe 👍😁
Just ordered some of these. Have the mutants which are outstanding and did have the jackal 2 but had very little heel lockdown in those. Just hope I got the right size…. They are a pain to size up properly!
I ordered size 10 and 10.5 of these. usual size for sportivas is 10.5. I went for 10.5 as the 10 just a bit too tight on the width for me. I have the Jackal 2 boa and they fit so well IMO
@@jonzincke227 yeah I think the jackal with the boa would be a much better fit in the heel for me. Definitely going to try them out this year 👍
@@jonzincke227 do you use the Mutant? Are you a 10.5 in those? I got the 8.5 in the prodigio, I’m a 9 in the mutant and although they fit I wish I’d gone for a 9…
Great review, been looking at these but can’t make my mind up between these and the new Inov8 Terrafly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Runs tend to be the same mixture as on this vlog.
Hello Lloyd, thank you for a good video and shoe review of the new La Sportiva shoe, I’ve tried their shoes in the past and like you, I felt they were a little stiff in the midfoot, and I found the traction wasn’t quite as good as the Saucony Peregrine and the xodus ultras. I picked up a pair of Merrell trill peak 5’s, but I haven’t run in them yet. I do longer distance bigger mountain runs out in Southern California, like cactus to clouds and Mount Whitney mountain, which is usually rocky technical stuff. My goal this year is to run the Grand Canyon R2R2R, which is about 40 miles, and I’m trying to find the best shoe for a good traction on that terrain, comfort over those longer miles, and maybe something that has a little bit of protection because sometimes I kick those rocks, ouch :-)
Given your expertise and all the shoes that you have tried, including the Trail Peak 5, xodus ultra’s, this new La Sportiva and other similar category shoes, I’m wondering, which shoes you would recommend I consider for this Grand Canyon run? Any thoughts? I greatly appreciate and thank you again.
I would say the Agility Peak 5 would be the best option if they fit your foot shape well. The Vibram megagrip outsole is brilliant and there’s a rock plate worked into the midsole that offers a good level of underfoot protection! Hope this helps and best of luck with your race 💪🙂
@@Run4Adventure Hello and thank you kindly for your informative reply, I appreciate it. Then I will start getting some miles into the Trail Peak 5 shoe:) I hope you have a nice afternoon over there.
@@Run4Adventure good morning Lloyd,
I hope you’re having a nice one. I just saw your video where you completed the hundred mile race, very impressive, well done as that is a long one. I see you ran it in the La Sportiva Prodigio. And I’m wondering how that shoe felt compared to the Merrell agility peak 5 on these longer runs? You kindly replied to my question about a good shoe suggestion for the rim to rim to rim Grand Canyon run, but you released your video after your reply and your suggestion on the Merrell agility Peak 5. I think you said you got a blister on your heel, and maybe you didn’t have any hotspots in the Merrell. Maybe I’ll go and see if I can try on the Prodigio for fitment and comfort. I’m curious your thoughts comparing the two shoes? Thank you kindly for your insight in time.
@@williamhansen1580 I did get a small blister on my right heel but that’s to be expected over 100 miles! I’ve never had a blister in the Merrell Agility peak 5 but I’ve also never run 100 miles in them so it’s hard to say? 🤔
@@Run4Adventure thank you Lloyd, hope you’ve had a good day over there. Thank you for your reply, seems like a tough decision, maybe I’ll try on the Prodigio compared to the fit of the agility peak five and compare. I’m gonna go to REI today a local outdoor store and check out the Prodigio, just trying to find that right shoe for the rim to rim to rim Grand Canyon run. I’m gonna do it’s about 52 miles, I initially thought it was around 40 but with the other route I’m gonna take it’s gonna be a little longer, and still that’s only half of what you did in your recent run, very impressive mate, have a good weekend
Wow, an interesting position from Italy! Loyd, would you take Prodigio on TDS in 2022? Grazie!
I’d definitely use them on a race like the TDS 👍
How would you compare to Merrell long sky matryx? Which would you take to a UTMB 50k in the alps?
After seeing your video I bought them and unfortunately they were too hard on the ankle circumference. They reminded me of the adidas agravic ultra. Too bad because once the foot in it feels good.
Really 😮 The adidas Agravic Ultra was a terrible shoe! I had big issues with the ankle on the Agravic Ultra but I don’t have any issues with the PRODIGIO? Sorry to hear this 😞
Hi Loyd nice review 😃If we compare with Mafate speed 4 what you will say?In them I have more than 250 km a lot of techical ground rocks, ridges etc. They are incredible shoes,so now I am thinking about Prodigio...
I’d say the Mafate Speed 4 is a little bit softer in the midsole but the PRODIGIO has more with in the toe box. I’d always say if a trail shoe is working well for you stick with it 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙂
Did you end up getting the prodigos? Id like to hear a detailed comparison between the mufate speed 4’s! Thanks
Deep stiff heel cup worries me. Did you try the La Sportiva Jackal 1? Also a deep stiff heel, destroyed my achilles, broken bleeding skin on my first run.
I didn’t run in the original Jackal Stuart. The heel actually performed well on the run, I was a bit worried before but it was comfortable while running 👍
Hello. Can you compare them to Salomon Genesis? Slab and regular. My go to shoesfor big mountain running. Both very good but not durable. Early compression of midfoot. Thx.
I’d say the PRODIGIO does run a bit like the S/Lab Genesis but with a bit more room in the toe box. I personally prefer running in the PRODIGIO than the standard Genesis 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
Yes, i think genesis is a bit more flat and no plate so you feel more the rocks, sharp objects on the ground. Prodigio more comfy, wider as well then genesis.
Hi from Greece.i have bought prodigio and it's wide on toe box and i think it doesn't work descending on the rocks
@Run4Adventure what is the model/make of your t-shirt on time code 6:16 please. Thank you.
It’s a SAYSKY combat tee, polka dot colour way 👍
These look a lot like a running version of my la sportiva tx4s. I normally run in speedgoats what would be a good option for sky races where there is lots of technical climbing/scrambling?
If you like Hoka shoes maybe take a look at their Zinal 2 👍🙂
@@Run4Adventurebeen using the Zinal 2’s and they have pretty average scrambling ability and break down on granite and ice super fast. This prodigo seems like a much better for races with technical scrambles.
@@evandudley3431 Have you run in the PRODIGIO Evan? I’d say it’s a bit to much shoe for a technical Sky race 🤔
Hi what's the forefoot width/volume like compared to the Akashas?
I’d say there’s a little bit more width in the toe box compared to the Akasha Ben 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
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Did you have any issues or the upper cutting into your ankles? 90% of the reviews on the La Sportive website state that. Granted, they are probably wearing ankle socks (who does that trail running) but I have to ask.
I haven’t had any issues with the ankle collar, I ran 17.5 miles in them at the weekend and they felt great 👍
Has anyone tested this shoe on actual mountain trails? Steep climbs, fast technical descents? No offense to this guy but these trails are pretty pedestrian.
Unfortunately I don’t have any mountains in Cornwall John! If I did I would have definitely taken the PRODIGIO up them 👍 I don’t know if you’ve seen any of our other shoe reviews where I test them out on technical sections of coast path? I’ve got some longer and tougher challenges coming with this shoe soon 🙂
How much
The price is in the video 👍
Still too narrow for my feet.
Not good for technical terrain