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Nucleo 2vsKipsummit Max
The Nucleo 2 and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $15 difference. The Nucleo 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Nucleo 2 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
