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Nucleo 2vsChallenger 8
The Nucleo 2 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $10 difference. Both weigh 9.7 oz. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165 | $155✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
