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Nucleo 2vsAero Glide 4
The Nucleo 2 and Aero Glide 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Nucleo 2 retails for $165 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $5 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $165 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
