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To be honest, I was unsure on what to expect from the Diadora Nucleo 2 and intrigued to give it a go as it is labeled as both a neutral and a stability shoe. The team has seen a few of those lately, so looks like not only is cushion a trend, but “light stability”.
Taking it out of the box and seeing the bright green and yellow colorway got me excited to lace up for a run!
Diadora, the well-known sports brand, has been working its way into a top run contender spot over recent years with bright, fun daily trainers and a solid carbon racer. Haven’t heard of them? You aren’t alone in the US, but that’s about to change.
This is a firmer cushioned, light stability shoe for daily training miles and long runs.
100% this is a divisive shoe with runners either immediately loving the feel or hating it on their foot.
Who Is It Good For?
Who is the Diadora Nucleo 2 a good fit for? Let’s break it out into a few key runner categories so it’s easy to decide if this is the shoe for you!
- Wide Feet: Very average fit, so not extra room for a wide foot.
- Heavier Runners: Light stability with the cushion makes it a great option.
- Long Runs: Can help with longer mile gait fatigue,…
