NUCLEO 2
NUCLEO 2
Running shoe - Comfort and stability - Men's
Colour: SILVER DD/STEEL GRAY/BLACK
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Size (US M):
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Nucleo 2: lightweight and fluid, the training tool for those who truly understand the journey.
This version has been entirely re-engineered to significantly enhance overall support, while maintaining the very qualities that made it an essential neutral running shoe for fluid, long runs.
Nucleo 2 offers a unique mix of features, making this the foundational running shoe for every runner, whether expert or beginner. Weighing just 9.7 oz and equipped with an Anima midsole, which offers 30% more midsole responsiveness while reducing weight by 20%, Nucleo 2 ensures a smooth, fluid ride for runners of all levels.
The design team worked on a new, asymmetrical design of the midsole. Two external excavated areas and a flattened internal construction contribute to improved stability and rotation control, complemented by a less concave inner area from the heel to the medial side. The low 5mm drop and refined upper design make it the perfect companion for long runs and daily training. The upper tongue has been redesigned and is secured laterally with elastic mesh integrated into the lining construction to prevent twisting, ensuring a snug fit without compromising flexibility. Widening of the heel by 9mm, the midfoot by 13mm, and the forefoot by 5mm. The internal length of the heel outsole rubber on the medial side has also increased from 6 cm to 11 cm, providing improved stability and enhanced control over rotation.
Also available in the Nucleo Wide version, designed for runners with wider feet.
For fluid, long runs
This version has been entirely re-engineered to significantly enhance overall support, while maintaining the very qualities
Anima technology
A powerhouse of cushioning, responsiveness and lightness. Anima is the Diadora technology designed to increase midsole responsiveness by 30%, while reducing its weight by 20%
Centro Ricerche Diadora
The Nucleo 2 was designed and updated in our CRD, supported by the research carried out with our athletes
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
Read more Read lessRunning shoe - Comfort and stability - Men's
30-days return at 7 $
Colour: SILVER DD/STEEL GRAY/BLACK
Colour: SILVER DD/STEEL GRAY/BLACK
30-days return at 7 $
Choose the size
Can’t decide on the right size for you? See our size guide or find out about our easy returns policy.
Size (US M):
Not available30-days return at 7 $
Nucleo 2: lightweight and fluid, the training tool for those who truly understand the journey.
This version has been entirely re-engineered to significantly enhance overall support, while maintaining the very qualities that made it an essential neutral running shoe for fluid, long runs.
Nucleo 2 offers a unique mix of features, making this the foundational running shoe for every runner, whether expert or beginner. Weighing just 9.7 oz and equipped with an Anima midsole, which offers 30% more midsole responsiveness while reducing weight by 20%, Nucleo 2 ensures a smooth, fluid ride for runners of all levels.
The design team worked on a new, asymmetrical design of the midsole. Two external excavated areas and a flattened internal construction contribute to improved stability and rotation control, complemented by a less concave inner area from the heel to the medial side. The low 5mm drop and refined upper design make it the perfect companion for long runs and daily training. The upper tongue has been redesigned and is secured laterally with elastic mesh integrated into the lining construction to prevent twisting, ensuring a snug fit without compromising flexibility. Widening of the heel by 9mm, the midfoot by 13mm, and the forefoot by 5mm. The internal length of the heel outsole rubber on the medial side has also increased from 6 cm to 11 cm, providing improved stability and enhanced control over rotation.
Also available in the Nucleo Wide version, designed for runners with wider feet.
For fluid, long runs
This version has been entirely re-engineered to significantly enhance overall support, while maintaining the very qualities
Anima technology
A powerhouse of cushioning, responsiveness and lightness. Anima is the Diadora technology designed to increase midsole responsiveness by 30%, while reducing its weight by 20%
Centro Ricerche Diadora
The Nucleo 2 was designed and updated in our CRD, supported by the research carried out with our athletes
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Nucleo 2
A matter of progression
Running shoe - Comfort and stability - Men's
3 colors
Suggested use
competition, training, everyday run
Recommended distance
short, medium, long
Ideal athlete weight
light, medium, heavy
Drop (mm)
5
Weight
-
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Suggested use
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Recommended distance
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Technologies
The morpho base carved respect the foot shape maintaining its natural anatomy. The nucleo of technology in S.B.S. mediates he impact between the foot and the morpho base. for an incomparable comfort. By fusing the morpho base and the nucleo Blushield minimises the asymetrical behaviour on the feet
Read more Read lessThe Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Recommended distance
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Ideal athlete weight
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Weight
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Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
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The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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7 colors
Suggested use
competition, training, everyday run
Recommended distance
short, medium, long
Ideal athlete weight
light, medium, heavy
Drop (mm)
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Weight
275 gr (9.7 oz) - size 9 UK
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
Read more Read lessRunning shoe - Comfort and stability - Men's
5 colors
Suggested use
training, everyday run, competition
Recommended distance
short, medium, long
Ideal athlete weight
light, medium, heavy
Drop (mm)
5
Weight
280 gr (+/- 3%) - size 9 UK
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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4 colors
Suggested use
training, everyday run
Recommended distance
medium, long
Ideal athlete weight
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Drop (mm)
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Weight
320 gr (+/- 3%) - size 9 UK
Technologies
The morpho base carved respect the foot shape maintaining its natural anatomy. The nucleo of technology in S.B.S. mediates he impact between the foot and the morpho base. for an incomparable comfort. By fusing the morpho base and the nucleo Blushield minimises the asymetrical behaviour on the feet
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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training, everyday run
Recommended distance
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Ideal athlete weight
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Drop (mm)
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Weight
285 gr (+/- 3%) - size 9 UK
Technologies
The morpho base carved respect the foot shape maintaining its natural anatomy. The nucleo of technology in S.B.S. mediates he impact between the foot and the morpho base. for an incomparable comfort. By fusing the morpho base and the nucleo Blushield minimises the asymetrical behaviour on the feet
Read more Read lessThe Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Recommended distance
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Ideal athlete weight
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Drop (mm)
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Weight
330 gr (+/- 3%) - size 9 UK
Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe morpho base carved respect the foot shape maintaining its natural anatomy. The nucleo of technology in S.B.S. mediates he impact between the foot and the morpho base. for an incomparable comfort. By fusing the morpho base and the nucleo Blushield minimises the asymetrical behaviour on the feet
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Suggested use
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Ideal athlete weight
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Drop (mm)
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Weight
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Technologies
The Anima technology increases midsole responsivness by 30% compared to the EVA light compound, enabling a faster response by the shoe when hitting the ground. At the same time, the midsole weight is reduced by 20%, for lighter steps and longer runs. Overall, Anima has a reactivity level around 60%.
Read more Read lessThe DDATTIVO insola is a high-density foam, fully ventilated with a high absorption and desorption capacity, 100% breathable. It minimizes the thermal sensation and has antibacterial components that help eliminate odors. DDATTIVO is extremely light and offers optimal performance without adding weight. The hihg-density foam prevents fatiue by ensuring excellent cushioning and restoring maximum energy.
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Weight
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Technologies
A carbon plate is positioned above the midsole embedded in thermosetting resin that extends along the entire length of the shoe. The main function of this plate is to reinforce the sole so that the energy discharged to the ground by the runner is not dispersed. Combined with the Anima PBX technology, it ensures an energy return of 80%, which is one of the highest standards on the market.
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