Diadora Nucleo 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · Medium

Diadora Nucleo 2

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Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 19% of shoes

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66/100
Overall

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We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 19% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

66

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Outsole should hold up about as long as typical daily trainers.
  • Underfoot comfort and cushioning are this shoe's relative strong points.

Cons

  • Overall it trails most other daily trainers on the market.
  • Hard to justify when rival trainers deliver noticeably more.
  • Weight, stack height and drop are not published anywhere.

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$169.95

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$170 in White / Pastel Blue
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$170 in Black / White
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More colorway prices
$170 in Almond Milk / Daffodil
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$170 in Almond Milk / Earth Red
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
39/34mm
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2025 Q3 Newest
2025
2024 Q2
MSRP
$165
$200
Best price
$169.95
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (19%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (43%)
Average (41%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (47%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (51%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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