Prodigio Max

Prodigio Max!! Killer shoe

I ran Black Canyon 50k in them and they were sublime.

I have tried the Max on in store, but not run in them. FWIW they feel like a totally different shoe to the PP. the midsole feels ‘blocky’ and substantial underfoot; less nimble. I guess though that should translate to better long-haul stability. They seemed to have decent energy return. Certainly not dead-feeling. If I ran ultras regularly I would consider them.

Also take a look at La Sportiva Prodigo MAX. Great, cushy foam, roomy toebox, and super secure midfoot hold, similar to how Topos hug the midfoot. Just make sure you size correctly (likely a full size up from your typical true to size).

Yes. Unexciting, none of the special foam bounce of the pro it just sits waiting to go to goodwill. Things in common with the pro: 1) both have an audible squeek in the heel area. 2) Both feel higher drop than advertised. The arch in both is more prominant than other shoes in my rotation (superblast 1 & 2, megablast, mount to coast, rocket x trail), it feels like both shoes are built on a last for a flexed foot (visualize a foot wearing high heels). The arch or the drop or something makes them uncomfortable over 1 hour (sore under the foot). The prodigio pro is a ripping fast race shoe; it hurts my feet but I will suck it up for short races (dipsea, 1/2 distance) because of the security descending and speed on hard surfaces, until something better comes along. I don't see the point of the max.

I’ve got a whopping 20 miles in my pair but I like them so far

La Sportiva Prodigo Max for me, but get a FULL size up. This is the first La Sportiva shoe that has ever worked for though. Love it for everything up to 20+ miles. Looks heavy and big, but it's not too bad.

La Sportiva Prodigo Max. My favorite shoe of the past few years. Get a full size up.