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? 🤣
On my third pair of Deviate Nitro 2s, used exclusively for trail. (Should probably upgrade to the 3s or 4s - however there is just something about the 2s for me).
Granted I'm not doing anything overly technical, but the Deviates are my favourite 'all rounders' to use on the trail, including among dedicated trail shoes. Haven't ever doubted the puma grip.
For reference - I use Tectons for races, and Prodigio Pros for anything more technical.
Deviates are just an elite all around shoe.
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.
495 miles? Mine are at just over 200 and look like that and the midsole is packing out already… I’m in socal where trails aren’t that technical. Love the shoe but the durability doesn’t seem great on my pair :(
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
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!
I went up a size and a half! The best trail shoe I've ever worn. The laces bite so avoid over tightening them, my toes got numb after a long downhill, and the build quality looks meh after a 100 miles.
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