"When the La Sportiva Prodigio Max ($185) was released, I had to wonder why the brand - which I've historically associated and appreciated for making mountain shoes for technical terrain - needed another maximally cushioned shoe. I've long been a fan of the La Sportiva Akasha II for my mountain romps and turned to the La Sportiva Mutant for runs that involved a lot of scrambling or steep terrain. I wore through a pair of lower-cushioned La Sportiva Levante on shorter daily runs."
"The midsole of Max, with three extra millimeters of stack height, and a different foam, feels less responsive but more cushioned, and the upper offers a more traditional fit than the sock-like fit of the Pro. The 6-millimeter drop stays the same, and the outsoles are remarkably similar. Although still expensive, the Max costs $40 less than the Pro."
The Prodigio Max offers a high-stack, highly cushioned option within La Sportiva's trail lineup aimed at longer efforts. The shoe weighs 10.8 ounces (306 g) for a U.S. men's 9.5, about 1.4 ounces (39 g) heavier than the Prodigio Pro. The midsole adds roughly three millimeters of stack and uses a different foam that increases cushioning while reducing responsiveness. The upper provides a more traditional fit compared with the Pro's sock-like feel. The shoe maintains a 6-mm drop and similar outsole design. The Max retails for $185, $40 less than the Prodigio Pro.
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