Head-to-Head
Prodigio ProvsCascadia Elite
The Prodigio Pro and Cascadia Elite are both race shoes built for trail running. The Prodigio Pro retails for $225 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $50 difference. The Prodigio Pro is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Prodigio Pro — 8.7/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $225✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 34 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
