Head-to-Head
Nucleo 2vsH1
The Nucleo 2 and H1 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the H1 comes in at $160 — a $5 difference. The H1 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. In our ratings, the Nucleo 2 edges out the H1 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $165 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 8.5 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
