Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsNucleo 2
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Nucleo 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Nucleo 2 comes in at $165 — a $85 difference. Both weigh 9.7 oz. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
