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Nucleo 2vsStructure Plus
The Nucleo 2 and Structure Plus are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Structure Plus comes in at $170 — a $5 difference. The Nucleo 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Nucleo 2 edges out the Structure Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $165✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
