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Reg prodigios and pros are the same size for me. If anything, there's more room in the Pros.
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->I actually find that making sure you have a good fit around ankle and midfoot does more to 'save your toes', especially where moving forward downhill is an issue. For example, I recently discounted the Nnormal Tomir due to excessive forward slip, even when trying on. I've never experienced excessive 'swelling' in the forefoot per se either. Does it actually happen to you? My only consideration in forefoot is width to splay, and then a thumbs width gap at the end of the toes. I do have a slim ankle/midfoot so getting a shoe that doesn't move around has been difficult at times, as I always need mine to feel more like a running shoe than a specific 'ultra' shoe. The best one recently is the Salomon Genesis, as well as the La Sportiva Prodigio. Proper locked in feel at the back, comfy in the front.
r/ultrarunning • Desperate for some shoe advice for trail ultras! Keep being told to size up for the sake of my toes, but then shoes across all brands feel too big everywhere else. Have any of you found a solution to this problem?! ->The ogs were soooo good and grippy and fast but the pros def for like 50 mile and up are sooo light fast and responsive… def the best released shoes for a few years imo
r/Ultramarathon • Sylan Pro - Arc'teryx ->The ogs were soooo good and grippy and fast but the pros def for like 50 mile and up are sooo light fast and responsive… def the best released shoes for a few years imo
r/Ultramarathon • Sylan Pro - Arc'teryx ->I had the regular Prodigios and the fit was great. I’m used to wider toe boxes too. Apparently these are even wider/rounder. I’m hoping they work!!
r/trailrunning • Best trail runner with a rocker? ->I've only put 8mi on them so far but the Mount to Coast T1s seem amazing. Very roomy toebox, I think the midsole cushion is perfect, easy to run in with a moderate amount of rocker. The build quality is really good and their midsoles are supposed to last a really long time (fingers crossed - theme below). Prodigio Pros are awesome, most fun I've ever had in a pair of running shoes. The only problem was that the midsole was toast by 100mi - maybe because I'm a heavier runner (200lbs). I get a pro deal on them and I would absolutely consider buying a pair just to use for a race. The final issue with these are that they've been out of stock for almost all common sizes for a while. VJ Ultra 3s are also very good. Very similar to the Prodigios in rocker, cushion, grip. The uppers are a little odd, and I had some rubbing on my ankle bone. Same problem with the Prodigio Pros though, midsole dead around 100mi.
r/Ultramarathon • Alternatives to Hoka Speed Goats ->I have around 200 miles on my second pair. They’ve performed as good as my Prodigio Pros. I‘ll use them for any type of trail, but don’t recommend for off trail stuff like talus or scree hopping. The rocker makes them wonky on that type of terrain. I’ll be using them for some multi day endeavors this summer. I recommend going a full size down. Not sure why they’ve got them sized like they do.
r/Ultramarathon • Sylan Pro - Arc'teryx ->My absolute favorite shoes for long haulers is Tecton x3 and I feel they are well worth their price tag. Only they don’t cut it on more technical terrain. That said shoes like Prodigio Pro are quite close.
r/trailrunning • Are plated trail shoes worth it for races or 100 miles? ->I used to rock Altra shoes. But when I increased mileage uphill I got problems. Running on road gave no problems. Today I prefer 4-6mm drop over zero drop. Presently my favorite trail shoes are Tecton x3 and Prodigio Pro. I am keen to try out Norda 005 and VJ Ultra 3.
r/trailrunning • Does Zero Drop Really Make A Difference When Trail Running? ->Sure, but there is more to it. The Tecton x3 gives me problems with low support from the upper and the high stack. But a shoe like Prodigio Pro seems much more stable.
r/trailrunning • Does anyone else find that shoes with high stacks make you more vulnerable to twisting an ankle on loose rock? I run in areas that have a high degree of loose large stones and I do not find high stack shoes to feel very safe ->Many says that the VJ runs flat to soon and that the Prodigio Pro is a better alternative. I haven’t runned the VJ U3 but love the Prodigio Pro. And today I ordered the VJ IRock 4 to test for more muddy trails, so I hope that the midsole will hold up in those.
r/Ultramarathon • Alternatives to Hoka Speed Goats ->Colorado trail/mountain runner here. I would prioritize what you think would be most suitable for your running and backpacking adventures. The truth is most trail running outsoles will perform adequately on class 3 scrambling. Some outsoles are better than others (Vibram, VJ shoes, La Sportiva). I would avoid really max cushion shoes if you’re really worried about scrambling performance. If you like La Sportiva, def give their Prodigio a look, that’s more of their mountain running shoe some cushion for backpacking
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoe with scrambling capability ->I’ve run lots of technical alpine CO terrain up to 50k. I’ve found the Mafate Speed 4 and Xodus Ultra 2 to be comfortable and capable for long mountain days including scrambling. Merrell Agility Peak 5 also good. Speedgoat didn’t work for my foot but is a renowned mountain ultra shoe. I think pretty much any outsole will be capable in our dry climate and terrain, including some light scrambling- I would head to One of our great running stores in Denver metro and try on a bunch of pairs to see what feels good for your feet. Comfort is the most important factor for a long mountain day, more so than all the performance features *I do have a pair of Prodigio Pros that I intend to use for your stated purpose
r/trailrunning • Best shoes for 50k, 5k vert, high alpine rocky terrain? ->These were great for me for shorter distances. Anything over ~20 miles the plate starts to put pressure on the balls of my feet. Wound up dumping them for the Prodigio Pro
r/trailrunning • Best trail running shoe? ->Fellow Haglund sufferer here. I have it on both heels, I ran long trainings and recent ultra in these shoes and it seems to do the trick: - VJ Ultra 3: I have half a size bigger so that my heel can move freely, it has great lockdown in the midfoot, which means that the heel can be looser and I still feel locked down - Salomon Ultra Glide 3: stiff heel counter but well padded and very flexible shoe (despite the stack), which means that when I flex my foot (on landing or uphill or at toe off), the shoe flexes with it and my heel does not “fight” the shoe and thus there is no pressure on the heel bump Generally I find that the more flexible shoe the better and as soon as the padding is there and protects the heel collar from my bump, it is OK. E.g. Prodigio Pro is flexible, the collar is not overly stiff but the padding is at the top and does not protect my bump from irritation.
r/trailrunning • Can anyone recommend vibram soled, cushioned, wide toe box, soft heel counter trail shoes ->You got a good discount on em eh? Let me know if you decide to sell them! FWIW I’ve been loving the Prodigio Pros (I’m a 12.5/46 in those) on dirt and gravel, up to light rocky trails (they’re absolute cruisers), though I typically like a lower stack for more technical rock hopping terrain, and with the races I’ve been eyeing for this summer (Tushars 100k and Ouray 50), I’m really wanting to check out the lower stack on the 005’s! But the PP’s seem like they would be absolutely killer for a non-techy trail 100 like Javelina.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Norda 005 - Not feeling it as much as I thought I would ->6’2” 215 here. I’m using Prodigio Pros right now and they are the best shoes I’ve used, hands down. The problem is finding them in larger sizes. I went through four pairs of Speedgoats but heard the fives had some quality issues, so I moved on to Altra Timps after those. They were… fine. Decent grip, nice toe box, but they started coming apart pretty quickly. I like having something with a higher stack height for anything longer than 20k I’ve got a pair of VJ Xtremes that I use for muddier or more technical trails, and the grip on those is insane, but they beat up my knees past 10 miles. I’ll probably grab some of their Ultras if I can’t find the Prodigios in my size again
r/trailrunning • Heavy runner looking for some new shoes ->I have the 001s and they are like a tank. Cushion isn’t over the top and comfortable enough for me. My only gripe is they are warm, I’m not going to wear them this summer. The kjerag fit my foot very well, but I need more cushion. If you like a lower stack shoe that could be for you. I’ve been using the prodigio pro and really like those, haven’t had any durability issues but I haven’t had them long. I’ll keep using those for the time being.
r/trailrunning • Norda vs Nnormal vs Mount to Coast ->Prodigio pro or 005 norda, Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra but be careful because they are not good for heelers or for technical routes
r/trailrunning • Anybody got any recommendations for trail running “super shoes?” ->North Face Enduris 4 would fit the bill, although it holds onto water if it gets soaked. Prodigio Pro is an amazing shoe for any terrain
r/Ultramarathon • Alternatives to Hoka Speed Goats ->Yes, Salomon and La Sportiva fit narrow feet better than many other popular brands. I recommend La Sportiva Prodigio or Salomon Genesis if you want a bit more cushion.
r/Ultramarathon • Trail Shoe Recommendation ->Salomon S/lab Genesis is my choice for ultra long distances. I like La Sportiva Prodigio and Prodigio Pro too.
r/trailrunning • trail running shoes ->A lot of people recommend highly cushioned shoes like Hoka Speedgoat or Nike Zegama, but in my opinion if you want to improve your technique and agility when running on technical mountain terrain you should learn to run in moderately cushioned shoes because they provide a better degree control and feedback. Also you are much less likely to twist ankle or have other injuries when you are lower to the ground and better feel the terrain. My current favorites are NNormal Kjerag and Salomon S/lab Ultra 3. If you need a bit more cushion - La Sportiva Prodigio or Salomon Genesis. And if you need to go on a very rough mountain terrain - La Sportiva Mutant.
r/trailrunning • Which trail shoes ->I don't think there is a shoe that is comfortable for long runs and stable on a technical terrain at the same time. You have to sacrifice one thing or another. When the stack is increased for comfort, that inevitably makes the shoe higher off the ground and therefore inherently less stable. I wore a lot of similar shoes to the ones in your rotation. Recently I have been moving away from Hoka. I have a very large number of shoes in rotation, but if I pick shoes that I gravitate towards the most, currently it would be the following 3 shoes: 1) NNormal Kjerag - very natural, stable, and has a great ground feel. I can wear it for up to 50k if it isn't too rocky. My first pair has about 320 miles and it still feels great and the outsole still shows not that much wear. Normally I wear shoes for up to 300 miles, but this one definitely has a lot of mileage remaining. My second pair of Kjerag has 60 miles. 2) Salomon S/lab Genesis is my unicorn shoe for longer ultras of up to 100M or shorter runs on gnarly mountain terrain. It fits me extremely well, like a sock with no hotspots. Even though it isn't the most cushioned shoe, it seems to work really well for longer distances. And while it isn't the best shoe for really technical terrain, it can handle it decently well. I like this shoe so much that I bought 4 pairs in the last 2 years. 3) La Sportiva Prodigio is a great choice in between the two above choices. It can handle technician terrain better than Genesis but it isn't as comfortable. It is stiff when new but softens considerably after the first 30-40 miles. The foot lockdown is excellent. I have two pairs of Prodigio and am looking forward to trying a new Prodigio Pro, which should be a more direct competition to S/lab Genesis.
r/trailrunning • Up to 9 models of trail shoes and still looking... ->As others said these are two very different shoes. Bushido is low stack and narrow, but good for really technical terrain, including scrambling. Prodigio Pro is much higher stack and more unstable because of that, and much wider, to the point that it is too wide for me. The ride is nice and energetic, however I think it is best used on runnable terrain. I really enjoyed running rocky dirt roads in it where it swallowed rocks very nicely. I'd have to be far more cautious running in Bushidos on the same terrain. I also really like regular Prodigio, that is perhaps closer to Bushido than Prodigio Pro, and it fits me a bit better.
r/trailrunning • Anyone wear Bushido + Prodigio Pro? ->As others said these are two very different shoes. Bushido is low stack and narrow, but good for really technical terrain, including scrambling. Prodigio Pro is much higher stack and more unstable because of that, and much wider, to the point that it is too wide for me. The ride is nice and energetic, however I think it is best used on runnable terrain. I really enjoyed running rocky dirt roads in it where it swallowed rocks very nicely. I'd have to be far more cautious running in Bushidos on the same terrain. I also really like regular Prodigio, that is perhaps closer to Bushido than Prodigio Pro, and it fits me a bit better.
r/trailrunning • Anyone wear Bushido + Prodigio Pro? ->Prodigio is a good balance of cushion and responsiveness, and stability. I like them overall. I ran in my second pair yesterday, which I have just bought on labor day sale with 25% off. It was a fairly rocky terrain, and the shoes were protecting my feet well. However there is one issue - when the pair is new the upper is quite stiff around the ankle, and that causes some discomfort. With my first pair I found that that goes away after 30-40 miles. Also I could feel the high stack as some instability in sharp turns, but that improves after 30-40 miles too. I used the first pair a few weeks ago on a trail run with several miles of complete off-trail with a talus field, bolder hopping and super technical and steep terrain overall, and I felt confident the entire time.
r/trailrunning • What's your running shoe quiver? ->I have Norda 001. They are alright, I enjoy them but as a women I don’t find they synch down in the mid foot as much as I would like. I also find issues with blisters on my toes despite toe socks, lube, etc. I think the hype is overrated but for some they are great. Definitely burly and I still run in them as part of my shoe rotation. Especially winter. Because if these isssues I got a pair of prodigio pros and like them. Wish I went up a half size or so since I do get some blister issues at longer distances. Synch down much better in the mid foot and feel rock solid on technical terrain. I had my first run in the MtC T1s this week. Lace system will require some dialing in but overall I like them so far. I have their road shoes and do all my tread miles in them an love them.
r/trailrunning • Norda vs Nnormal vs Mount to Coast ->I was also underwhelmed during and after the first run of 13 miles in the 005, especially considering all the hype that had been building up since last year before the recent launch. I liked the lightness but the fit of the upper was a bit baggy going half-size up as Norda recommends, the midsole didn't feel as amazing as advertised, and the outsole's grip wasn't as confidence-inspiring as, say, on the 001, VJ Ultra 3, Prodigio Pro, or the Nnormal Kjerag or Tomir 2.0. Well, I've now logged around 50 miles in the 005 and I absolutely love it. This "super" midsole has come alive and the outsole can handle whatever I throw at it. I need to wear thicker socks and cinch down quite a bit to get a secure lockdown, but I don't get lace bite and it feels quite comfortable now. I'm interested in trying it in my normal TTS size because I still have plenty of room in front of the toes. I'm not saying that you should give the 005 50 miles to see if it will work out for you. If you don't feel it and don't think it's going to get better, you may as well move on. At first, the 005 felt like a lightweight road trainer in the vein of Rebel v4 or the Evo SL that had been adapted to trails, but those shoes are less than half the price of the 005. It felt good to run in something so light on the trails, but everything else felt kind of meh and I couldn't understand what the hype and the rave reviews were about. I took the 005 on a second run of around 15 miles with about 3,000ft of elevation again through all types of terrains and I started feeling the midsole getting more propulsive and responsive. I checked my watch and I was moving noticeably faster than the perceived effort, which is a hallmark of supershoes. I bombed the downhills which I wasn't so confident about doing on my first run like I would with the VJ Ultra 3 and the Prodigio Pro. The 005 was just as protective and stable while being more agile and nimble. The outsole grip which I wasn't so sure about felt a lot more secure. I was like, "Hmmm... I guess it's coming alive now for me to get what the hype is all about." After the third run of another 15 miles a few days ago, I was sold and grinning from ear-to-ear afterwards. It's light, fast and propulsive, responsive, stable, nimble, grippy, comfortable, and protective. It pretty much does it all in a very lightweight package. I haven't gone on a run over 15 miles, so I can't say how it will hold up over ultra distances, but I do plan a 50km run soon and a 90km race in the summer. My inclination is to stick with the Tecton X 3 for such distances, but I'm rotating the 005, VJ Ultra 3, and Prodigio Pro right now to see if one will come out on top. They are all great shoes, but the 005 being almost 1.5oz lighter than the TX3, U3, and Prodigio Pro does give it an advantage. I'd like to get to at least 100 miles and a 50k run in each before coming to a conclusion.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Norda 005 - Not feeling it as much as I thought I would ->The Prodigio Pro is a great shoe. You may also want to consider the VJ Ultra 3. The PP does have a narrower fit. I went from my usual US men's 8 to 8.5+ (EU 41.5) and it's snug and very secure around the mid-foot. It's a more "classic" type of trail shoe than the 005, as is the Ultra 3. To me, the PP sits somewhere in between the two. I love all three, but the Prodigio Pro is probably the most versatile and best suited for 50\~100 mile distances.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Norda 005 - Not feeling it as much as I thought I would ->There's definitely a hefty premium for the 005, which would only pay off if one can get around 650 *good* miles or close to 1,000km. I'd say getting $0.50 per mile a good value. I guess I'll see if the 005 can do that like the 001. In comparison, the Prodigio Pro (and probably the VJ Ultra 3 as well) is a bargain for all that it offers. It kind of reminds me of the Xodus Ultra 1 and 2 that I used to run in some years ago but *everything* on the PP is better: the upper, the midsole, the outsole, the responsiveness, the ride, agility, bounce, propulsion, stability, etc. Put that all together and PP's value quotient is off the charts.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Norda 005 - Not feeling it as much as I thought I would ->Prodigio Pro. One of the lighter weight trail shoes, super responsive, protective, great lockdown, great traction. Not enough cushion for a longer ultra but great for 50k and less.
r/trailrunning • Best mountain Trail running shoes ->have the T1 and the Prodigio pro. overall the prodigio is the better shoe (for me), i would not wear the t1 for more than 30-50 miles unless its basically buffed single track, but on buffed single track the prodigio has more flow (for me) than the t1. the t1 is an amazing first debut for MTC. the tuned fit lacing is a gimmick which is why they also put in the box normal laces and when you swap them out the lockdown is decent. i enjoy running in both but the prodigio is much more versatile and appropriate for a hundred miler (if that’s your thing). more protection, better wet traction, slightly more energy return but more aggressive rocker. durability wise they feel similar to me, the upper has more high tech materials in the t1 but i have similar mileage on both and they are both wearing similarly. edit also i bought and returned the norda 5. absolutely no stability for highly technical terrain. the upper is like a really bad version of the kjerag. the kjerag is decent on technical terrain but its grip is not aggressive (haven’t tried the brut version). the norda is one shoe i really could just not descent steep technical terrain at all.
r/trailrunning • Norda vs Nnormal vs Mount to Coast ->Given your experience with Salomon and Brooks combined with the desire for stability: Try Salomon Genesis or Brooks Catamount 3. The Genesis is one of Salomon's most stable trail running shoe I've had, while the Brooks Catamount runs incredibly well and stable on moderate trails. The Genesis is softer and has better grip, while the Catamount is more responsive. Horses for courses, really. Since you also have La Sportivas: I can recommend looking at the Prodigio, which is a well rounded shoe that I like picking up for versatility in terrain that is mixed.
r/trailrunning • Trail Running Shoe Reccommendation ->Bought a pair a month ago, my first La Sportivas. Tried them in the store and fell in love. Had them for 2 weeks and liked them so much I ran Chuckanut 50k in them after only a few short runs. It was a muddy shit show and the shoes were great. No idea how they perform in the desert, and no idea about longevity, but so far I love this shoe. I come from topos and altras, and usually have trouble with fit. Everyone says half size up, but I tried both and stayed true to size. YMMV.
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->I ran in the Pro's today, just an easy 5k to test them out and I did get the same size as my reg Prodigos annnnd I need to exchange them for half a size up. They seemed fine when I put them on but once I started running they def squeeze my toes in a bit too much and I felt sore on the base of my foot afterwards. That is just my personal experience, you may have a different experience due to foot shape, etc.
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->I used the La Sportiva Prodigio when I had a carry-on only trip last summer. Worked in mud and didn't wear out too much on pavement either!
r/ultrarunning • Best hybrid shoes ->Or the Prodigeo is excellent too
r/trailrunning • What’s your recommendation for strong grip shoes? ->La Sportiva Prodigio 👌
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Rocking these as well but really not a fan! Not burly enough for tech terrain and not very fun for rolling forest trails. Love my genesis but missing that forest shoe
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->asphalt and mud? both end of the range... why not buy 2 pairs (cheaper ons maybe or from last years collection - who cares about the color?) I would guess that a pair specialized on dry ground with 3-3.5mm profil could be at half price better for your need than an expensive one that wants to fitt every condition at once. than ad another pair for wet and muddy condition maybe with less bumber/thinner sole (sorry but english is not my fav language) I have asics cumulus for asphalt <-- number 24 or 25 should be cheap already La sportive prodigio for dry conditions adidas soulstride flow gtx for wet conditions <-- have been very cheap on sale so maybe there is n o need for the newest hightech one fits all at the crazies coloring if you choose them wisely for different usecases. your daily runner should be your best shoe. all my shoes also work on asphalt. I also have Salomon sensride 5 with Currex Run Pro insoles, but after a lot of streching and more knowlage i think they are one number too small and I only wear em when i am not running know. They also fit all conditions for me.
r/trailrunning • Running shoes recommendations ->I would really only recommend boots if you are going to encounter a lot of snow, or if ankle support is critical for you. I have done lots of hiking in boots and trail runners and can say I have had way less issues with trail runners. They are much lighter which makes a big difference on long days. Regarding a specific shoe, would recommend La Sportiva Prodigio personally. Pretty universal fit, good amount of cushion, and they are very durable. I have also tried various Altra shoes before, which are maybe a fraction more comfortable, but they have gotten shredded to bits in terrain where the sportivas remain like new.
r/hiking • trail runners vs boots ->My regular prodigios have been wearing very quickly on the rocks in the Vegas desert. The outsole is smooth at the forefoot after 100 miles.
r/trailrunning • La sportiva prodigio pro ->La Sportiva Prodigio do have wide toe boxes. They are a delight to walk but after more than 2000km the soles are really getting thinner 😢🤣 When raining I use them without the inner soles but with waterproof socks by Dexter. Now getting colder it put some wool socks first and then the waterproof Dexter socks.
r/Ultralight • Wide toebox trail runners that aren't made by Altra or Topo? ->Look at the Prodigio line of shoes of la Sportiva. Their toe boxes are wider than most and they have a good tight fit for your heels. You can use a runners knot but I don’t that because of their well fitting.
r/hiking • Looking for trail runners for wide and long feet ->Since a few weeks I have the Prodigio of La Sportiva. They are a delight to walk. Very light weight with a mesh upper, so you can feel the wind blowing over your feet 🤣 Can’t recommend enough. Read that La Sportiva is working on another model of the Prodigio.
r/Ultralight • I was wondering if anyone that uses trail runners had issues with them ->I might buy another pair of shoes by La Sportiva for the winter though 🤣
r/Ultralight • I was wondering if anyone that uses trail runners had issues with them ->LS Prodigio should fit the bill for you. Light shoe, fun, great outsole and nimble enough for techy stuff. If your mud is heavy clay you'll struggle to find a shoe that deals with it well, though - clay is impossible.
r/trailrunning • What's your preferred trail running shoe for (US) northeast trails? ->Bushidos are a good choice. It might take you a bit of time to get used to the lower stack height if you're used to a more maximal shoe. Consider the Prodigio. More cushion, but not enough to get in the way or lose precision. Outsole is a combo of Frixion Red and Megagrip so it's nice and sticky.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoe with scrambling capability ->Try the La Sportiva Prodigio. It's a new model this year aimed at ultra runners. Wider/higher volume forefoot, a bit more cushion, but still the same great grippy outsole that you'd expect from LS.
r/Ultralight • Off-trail / high route shoe for wide forefoot ->La Sportiva Prodigio. Enough cushion for ultra distances, comfy, responsive midsole with good energy return, grippy outsole, and low enough stack height that you retain groundfeel and proprioception. They're a great shoe for technical stuff.
r/trailrunning • Nimble and safe shoes recommendation ->LS Prodigio, Merrell Agility Peak and Topo MTN Racer as my go-tos. LS Bushido for techy shorter stuff. Saucony Peregrine ST for mud. Old pair of Cascadias with screws for the snow and ice.
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->There are two potential problems with high stack shoes when it comes to lateral stability. First, they're just higher off the ground, so even though they typically have a wide base, it still affects stability since you're essentially on a platform above the ground. The second and potentially more important thing is that the thick layer of foam drastically reduces proprioception. If you can't feel what's under your feet, your brain can't react to it quickly enough and your body is more likely to become unbalanced = twisty ankles. Your proprioception in high stack shoes is trainable as you get used to the shoes, but in my case and I think for many other people, it'll never be as good in a high stack shoe as it will in a more moderate one. You could consider the LS Prodigio. Good cushioning, but they still feel close to the ground and precise.
r/trailrunning • Do Hoka speedgoats -> ankle rolls? ->The newer ones, the Prodigio line, are definitely roomier than the older models. I would never have been able to be comfortable in LaSpo ten years ago, but now I have three pairs and I love them. Definitely size up at least a half size from your usual though.
r/trailrunning • Do Hoka speedgoats -> ankle rolls? ->I have done 30k of a mix of off trail and on with scrambling with 4k ft gain and >7k ft decent in a day on them and they seemed to do fine. That was mostly more hiking speed other than some jogging when I could. I could’ve been more comfortable at the end of the day but then again I loved the stability when I was in the scrambling parts. If I did that again, that would be the shoe I chose again. I am seriously considering them for a 28k mountain running race in the fall that has almost 8k ft of vert because of how technical the trail gets. I may also look at La Sportiva Prodigio Pro for that race because I like the normal Prodigio for longer runs (but not technical or too steep because of the upper). Normally if I doing those types of distances, I am doing more hiking than running, so the Bushidos seem great for that. The race will be a long one for me. If I was running that long, I may want something with more cushion, but I am old now! 🤣 I feel like for hiking, the Bushidos would still be my go to for now.
r/trailrunning • La Sportiva Bushido comfort/cushioning compared to approach shoes e.g. TX4 ->They are wider and have more room so they feel a little bigger. Not as snug as Bushidos (I have same size in both). That seems to be a good thing for longer runs though. I have a narrow foot so La Sportiva works well for me. They are also pretty light and well padded - run great. The only downside I see is the uppers are kind of hard plastic and it digs into my ankles on steeper grades. Love them for longer runs as long as the grade is not too steep because of that. I am looking into the Prodigio Pros for that one reason - the uppers look different. Hope that helps!
r/trailrunning • La Sportiva Bushido comfort/cushioning compared to approach shoes e.g. TX4 ->Salomon Slab Genesis and La Sportiva Prodigio. I like a light upper and a cushioned midsole with lots of grip. Both are larger in the toe box than traditional La Sportiva or Salomon.
r/trailrunning • What's your preferred trail running shoe for (US) northeast trails? ->I found them very comfortable right out of the box. Mine have 300 miles on them and still lots of life left, which is pretty good for a trail runner. The reported stiffness might be bc they’re low cushioning. I like this as I like being able to feel the terrain beneath my feet so I can respond faster. This has only been a problem once, when my footpad started aching after 5,000 ft of vertical descent on a steep trail with tons of giant rocks instead of dirt. For extremely long steep descents I got the la sportiva prodigio- way more cushioning, slightly wider toe box, but only 3.5 mm lugs so not as great in thick mud (vs I think 4.5 on the bushidos)
r/hiking • Any recommendations for a lightweight, grippy, quick drying trail shoe? ->Isn't this an ultrarunning shoe, not a high route shoe? Its got a lot of cushioning and a huge rocker which is pretty bad for a high route.
r/Ultralight • Off-trail / high route shoe for wide forefoot ->Its actually more the rocker profile that would put me off vs the cushioning. I love rocker for actual running, but think it's bad for a high route or anything technical. Maybe if they want to stick la sportiva, then the jackal ii has a wider last and also a lower stack than the prodigo, though i actually prefer the fit of the mutant because the spiral tongue. I feel like the spiral tongue locks the heel in so well you can size up no issues or loosen the laces loads to give more volume without it slipping.
r/Ultralight • Off-trail / high route shoe for wide forefoot ->I can't comment on foam specifics, but it's by far the fastest-feeling shoe I've used. It doesn't seriously come alive until <6min/mi paces on very techy, very steep downhills, but it's still much more inspiring than pretty much every other shoe I've tried on more casual paces on flat hardpacked single track. That said, the only other "superfoam" shoe I've tried is the Sportiva Prodigio. IMHO, the biggest gains you can get for techy terrain are 1) dropping weight and 2) having a good lug pattern with sticky rubber. The Kjerag ticks these two boxes better than everything I know. Trail supershoes, unless you're running on firmly packed dirt the whole race, aren't as effective anyway because of how much energy the ground absorbs.
r/trailrunning • Shoe recommendation for ankle rolls/ rooty rocky terrain? ->I second the Mutants, I’ve ripped them up low fifth class solos and they’ve performed great, same goes for the prodigio. Love La Sportiva 👌
r/trailrunning • Favorite trail runner that can handle off-trail travel, scrambling? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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