Which ultra-marathon running shoes offer the best cushioning for impact protection?
This page compares 2 ultra-marathon running shoes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include La Sportiva Prodigio 2, ASICS Trabuco Max 5. Prices range from £94 to £100. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material ⇅ | Outsole Material ⇅ | Water Resistance ⇅ | Breathability ⇅ |
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La Sportiva Prodigio 2
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£94.27 ≈ | 9.3 oz per shoe | 34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot | 6 mm | Nitrogen-injected XFlow EVA foam | Dual-density FriXion Red rubber | ✓ | Breathable high-tenacity 3D Mesh upper |
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The La Sportiva Prodigio 2 is a cushioned trail-running shoe with a nitrogen-injected XFlow EVA midsole, secure midfoot wrap, and grippy dual-density FriXion Red outsole. Its breathable mesh upper and 4 mm lugs suit runners tackling daily trails, technical terrain, long-distance training, and ultras. ★ Ideal forIt suits ultra-marathon runners seeking impact protection because its 34 mm heel stack, high cushioning, nitrogen-injected XFlow EVA midsole, and 4 mm dual-density FriXion Red outsole combine cushioning, durability, and traction for long miles.
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ASICS Trabuco Max 5
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£99.81 ≈ | 298 g | 40 mm heel, 35 mm forefoot | 5 mm | FF BLAST PLUS foam | ASICSGRIP rubber | ✓ | Breathable mesh |
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The ASICS Trabuco Max 5 is a highly cushioned trail shoe with a 40 mm heel stack, FF BLAST PLUS foam, and ASICSGRIP rubber for long-distance comfort and traction. Its breathable, water-repellent mesh upper suits runners tackling varied trails and wet conditions. ★ Ideal forIts 40 mm heel stack, 35 mm forefoot stack, FF BLAST PLUS foam, and GUIDESOLE rocker provide substantial cushioning and impact protection for ultra-marathon runners on long trail outings.
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