Prodigio Pro

I second that. I live in the Sierra and the Prodigio Pro's are amazing.

Second the Prodigio Pros. I live in the Sierras and these shoes are amazing. Fit like a glove, agile, just fun to run in. Great traction in the loose and tech but cannot speak about mud because...........well...................what is that? 🤣

I have raced both MS4 and Prodigio Pro in mountain races. Prodigio Pro is a liability in technical terrains, its bouncier foam, narrower platform, softer collar/heel (all relative to MS4) will cause stability issues when \*running\* in rocky and steep surfaces unless you're a pro. My legs get tired faster in Prodigio Pro than in MS4 despite the former is 30 grams lighter per shoe. The regular Prodigio is a better in that regard but range limited.

I have raced both MS4 and Prodigio Pro in mountain races. Prodigio Pro is a liability in technical terrains, its bouncier foam, narrower platform, softer collar/heel (all relative to MS4) will cause stability issues when \*running\* in rocky and steep surfaces unless you're a pro. My legs get tired faster in Prodigio Pro than in MS4 despite the former is 30 grams lighter per shoe. The regular Prodigio is a better in that regard but range limited.

I daily the Evo SL for road work and have been blown away by the La Sportiva Prodigio Pros for my trail running - they excel across the board and can cover all sorts of distances and terrains. I highly recommend IF you can swing the price - if not there’s plenty of other great options for much less. Also recommend sizing up one full size. Good luck!

The prodigio pros are AMAZING and have been plenty durable for me. Try them both on if possible, but don’t discount the PP’s on account of durability concerns as they’re really aren’t any

Prodigio Pro and size up a whole size

Should mention I also wear a 10.5 in the Evo SL so the 45’s should probably work. Some people are between 44.5 and 45 but I’d probably recommend sizing up since you’re looking for additional volume. They are soo good. Expensive, but worth every penny imho and I plan on stocking up if I find any deals. Happy trails!

Go for it. I think a super shoe for that race profile would be ideal, though with some technical stuff, you just need to be mindful. There are a number of good options, but find the one that works best for you. I hated the Tecton 3s, but some people love them. The first Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra did not work for me also. I used a prototype of the Ultrafly 2 and it worked out great for a non technical trail 50 miler. I would also would consider the Brooks Cascadia Elite. It's pricy though. The Prodigio Pros are a great non-plated shoe

Of course. Happy to help.  I got hooked up as a tester for the shoe way back. The 2 is a better shoe. The 1 was flat. I just picked up the Cascadia Elite but haven’t tried it yet. I think that could be a good shoe to try for you over the adidas.  Feedback so far from others is good. Try the prodigo pro too. It’s a great shoe. I also run in the Zegama, which is very cushioned. It’s a little over engineered and heavy, but I think it works well.  Honestly, pick one, go full send, and don’t overthink it. You can have a back up shoe to quiet the mind, but I don’t think you’ll need it. 

If you like the fit of La sportiva then try the prodigio pros out. Have done multiple 40+km runs in them through all sorts of terrain and absolutely love them. Currently my absolute favourite trail shoe

Honestly cannot speak highly enough of it. Wish they would make a road shoe version with the same midsole. Definitely try them on to get sizing right though

Brooks cascadia elites and la sportiva prodigio pro are my 2 top picks for drainage. Both happen to have really good grip too. Speedlands are terrible for drainage and the lasportiva prodigio 2 are also pretty bad (how they get one great and one so bad is beyond me. Hoka have been somewhat alright with the models I have tried, tecton x2 being the absolute peak for drainage there.

I have 200km in mine after Saturdays race, 46km with 2200m elevation gain and loss. Rubber still looks almost brand new and honestly the trail shoe i reach for 90% of the time due to just how good it is. 6ft and 80kg so definitely not the lightest runner and they are holding up amazingly well. Will definitely buy another pair

Tecton x2 is one of my favourite trail shoes. Not a soft ride and not the quickest I have used but does everything I want really well. Is hard wearing too. Personally I would say the tecton x3 is the quicker shoe. Much bouncier ride though does sacrifice some stability for it. Adidas speed ultra. You dont have issues rolling ankles? You will in these shoes. Fastest shoe ive tried on open fire trail but you hit the slightest bump wrong and it tries to murder you. Definitely not for heel strikers. Fit didn't agree with me either so gave them away. I will echo other that the prodigio pro might just be the best all round shoe I have used on the market. Not plated but holds speed just as well and handles technical terrain with ease. Sizing can be tricky with them though Have tried the metafuji trails on and the heel felt wildly squishy and unstable. Seeing them used on trails confirmed that for me. Everyone I have seen using them collapses in badly through the heel once they get off the forefoot