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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs La Sportiva Prodigio Pro

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the Inov-8 TrailTalon (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Inov-8 TrailTalon La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
Weight 276 g · 0.276 kg · 0.61 lb 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb
Brand Inov-8 La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 TrailTalon
276 g

Versatile trail running shoe with 6mm cleats and a 6mm drop for grip across soft ground to mixed terrain.

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La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
269 g

Ultralight trail running shoe with Vibram MegaGrip outsole and breathable mesh upper. Designed for fast-and-light movement on Alpine terrain.

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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro wins — at 269 g it is 7 g (3%) lighter than the Inov-8 TrailTalon (276 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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