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Nucleo 2vsSupernova Rise 3
The Nucleo 2 and Supernova Rise 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $25 difference. The Supernova Rise 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. In our ratings, the Nucleo 2 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
