Head-to-Head
Nucleo 2vsMach X 3
The Nucleo 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Mach X 3 is a long run shoe. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Mach X 3 comes in at $190 — a $25 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
