Head-to-Head
Nucleo 2vsBondi 9
The Nucleo 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Bondi 9 comes in at $170 — a $5 difference. The Nucleo 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 43 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
