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Nucleo 2vs880 v15
The Nucleo 2 and 880 v15 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the 880 v15 comes in at $140 — a $25 difference. The Nucleo 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the 880 v15. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
