Head-to-Head
Nucleo 2vs1080 v15
The Nucleo 2 and 1080 v15 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the 1080 v15 comes in at $170 — a $5 difference. The 1080 v15 is the lighter shoe at 9.2 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. In our ratings, the Nucleo 2 edges out the 1080 v15 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $165✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
