Diadora Nucleo 2

[@ndp_6]

It's nice to see Diadora featured in this channel! Hope to see more in the future!

[@kofuzi]

Stay tuned

[@DrNick8002]

Diadora has been in Malaysian market for a long period, with decent court shoes, football and affordable sport apparels with good quality. Nice to see Diadora introduces running shoes too

[@CarloRunningLife]

Diadora is creating exceptional shoes, I use Cellula since 1 year as daily and till 4:30 reps workout.

[@josephrondeau3885]

Just purchased a pair while away. I'm in a training cycle and needed to get a run in. Very Happy! Been having some knee and foot soreness. Completed my run without any symptoms. Progressive run paces without any difficulty. Felt great! Fit2Run only had black in my size, but I don't mind.

[@kofuzi]

glad to hear it's been working so well for you!

[@josephrondeau3885]

@kofuzi Greatly appreciate your in-depth content 🙏!

[@andreasschwarz4908]

I haven't tried any Diadora shoes yet but I've been eyeing the Frequenza, Gara Carbon and Cellula. Looking forward to your next Diadora review, maybe the Frequenza would be more up your alley.

[@jonaslagrou2360]

9:46 I thought the Hoka Skyflow had supercritical eva if I’m not mistaken. Btw thank you for doing mild stability running shoe reviews, as a stable neutral runner I enjoy these types of vids the most!

[@kofuzi]

ok, I double checked. you are correct. it is SCF. sure doesn't feel like it. although the same thing could be happening in the Nucleo 2

[@AneelKarim-d3r]

Great 👌 review Kofuzi 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@proudbacteria1373]

Diadora Nucleo seems like a modern running shoe which is also a good casual lifestyle shoe. In recent years it became very difficult to pick a modern running shoe as a walking shoe because modern foams have become too unstable and aggressive rocker geometry in forefoot area doesn’t suit walking. That is why companies like New Balance have started to produce retro running shoes as casual lifestyle shoes because older running shoes were better for walking.

[@kofuzi]

Im not sure modern is the way I would put it, but I think there is certainly a market for it

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Aggressive forefoot rocker is exactly why I don't understand Hokas, especially Clifton and Bondi, as walking shoes. I hate that late stage rocker feel for non running.

[@proudbacteria1373]

@@MadLadsAnonymous I have never tried Hoka shoes but I noticed that people like buying Hoka shoes for work ( in hospitals for example) and walking. One reviewer recommended Hoka Gaviota 5 for walking. Kofuzi in his review of Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 said that he also likes this shoe for walking which surprised me. I stopped understanding who to believe. I bought online Brooks Ghost Max from recommendation as a comfortable walking shoe but it does have a pronounced rocker which I find weird while walking. Unless you try a shoe personally in a store you won’t understand how it feels.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Mike.

[@keeganmccabe7878]

Diadora sponsors the Philly 10k and thus I’ve gotten a couple chances to try their shoes. Of what I have tried, the Frequenza stood out as a bouncy, higher stack almost super trainer that I would highly recommend for faster medium to longer distance training runs. Ultimately for me it was a bit too much shoe for the snappy quick turnover I would want in a 5k but nonetheless a great option for locking in and cruising - not dissimilar to how I feel about the superblast. Definitely think it is the stand out of their non-racing options and worth a shot if you get the opportunity!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for the heads up! also, I had no idea Diadora actually sponsored a race in the us!

[@aldair-q3x]

The shoes are near 195dls where I live, and diaspora being a brand I never see on sale it’s thought, because I’m really tempted, they look so good!

[@caseous69]

The foreverrun is very heavily discounted outside of the US and is still an awesome shoe. I got a pair during the recent sales for the equivalent of $75USD inc tax in Australia. Also, they have very quietly updated the shoe with a new knit upper version with an integrated tongue that makes the shoe even more comfortable and look so much aesthetically cooler - insane that they’re not promoting that shoe!

[@laalaa99stl]

To buy one, you first have to find one. I don't even see Diadoras stocked in the places I shop. I own only one pair of Diadoras, and that was a cycling shoe that doubled as streets. I stopped wearing them since I stopped using SPD cleats.

[@bobwundaye]

I haven't worn a diadora since early football.

[@pbnotj1]

@@bobwundaye I think they are sometimes more available at American soccer (aka football ) specialty shops even today more than running specialty shops.

[@JDeezle21]

Beautiful Shoe ❤

[@GodofConeyIsland]

love this review

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@laalaa99stl]

Commissioner Fuzi: the shoe I need, but not the shoe I want.

[@HK-xs5ms]

Thanks so much - I picked up the Gara Carbon on sale and it's a wonderful racing shoe though it has the Diadora premium price unfortunately. As for the Nucleo, wondering about how it compares to the Saucony Tempus 2

[@kofuzi]

I haven't tested the Tempus, as that has much more stability to it

[@HK-xs5ms]

@@kofuzi I may try these out - I've actually used the Tempus previously for the kinds of runs you mention - when I know I'm not quite on form and can use a little bit of stability. It runs pretty naturally and I think kickstarted the whole guided stability era (instead of the posts and superfirm foams from past years). It's one of those shoes I've never loved but wound up using quite a bit especially later in the training cycle.

[@brianflath9037]

Never had this brand but it’s an interesting shoe!

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

My review is still forthcoming but I didn't like the way it made my heel move. Build quality is good though so I'm looking forward to testing more from them as it's an intriguing option.

[@kofuzi]

interesting. I'm eager to see your thoughts

[@shauncocoboloodsingsprodig2206]

Great video

[@dale.gallaza]

Any chance for an Adistar 3 review?

[@not_oscar8588]

Sounds a lot like the saucony ride 17 by the way you describe them!

[@kofuzi]

I could see Ride runners enjoying this shoe

[@lumpen87]

Diadora Gara Carbon? Please review 😊

[@jeffwatkins7763]

nice to see a review that isn't one of the main brands..

[@therapygrind]

I know that shoe's technology is 3 years old, but the design to me looks circa 2010 at best, toe box, lacing system, tread, all of it. Diadora's had 2 updates since they came out with Anima foam 5 years ago. ANIMA N2 in '22 and the 'recent update' is ANIMA PBX. That shoe is ANIMA N2 and you are correct in that it's EVA-based. How with a straight face can you claim a shoe with a built in guide rail system on both sides (a la Brooks GTS) is a neutral running shoe? Also, they know the stack height, for reasons of their own they just don't want to disclose it - let's not act like this omission is a simple oversight....

[@kofuzi]

some brands don't want to talk about it. I always point it out when they don't provide numebrs. but I don't make a big stink of it. Stack heights and drop are overrated specs, especially there is such variety of foam and so many things geometry-wise that can be done to tweak the experience.

[@That_Ramdom]

Is the heel actually that stiff compared to the front of the shoe? Does it cause any pain?

[@kofuzi]

It did not cause me any pain. but whether a runner thinks it's as stiff as I do would depend on what your foot strike and ground contact time is like. everyone thinks that stiffness or softness is a static metric, but it's not really something you can measure like temperature or weight. softness is dynamic and is a function of time.

[@That_Ramdom]

@@kofuzi Thank you for your detailed response.

[@saragonmcenany6229]

A very specific stylish use case depending on rotation shoes. Should keep going in running shoes game and improve this shoe.

[@Manuel_1808]

Morning all. I don't see Diadora in 🇪🇸Spain. The Runners prefer NB, Saucony, Asics, Nike, Brooks, Adidas....Like to Kofuzi. A nice weekend for everyone.

[@AdrianCamo95]

The diadora Gara Carbon is pretty competitive

[@kofuzi]

that's what I hear

[@AdrianCamo95]

@@kofuzi besides that, the whole range seems stylish, a bit heavy and a bit pricy

[@Ginguredrunner]

If your gonna do a shoe like this ya gotta do the competition lol! Asics GT2000, New Balance 860 v14, etc lol!!!

[@Ginguredrunner]

Also the Forever Run is a great comparison. I am hoping they add a bit more rocker and slightly wider base in the mid foot area in version 2.

[@kofuzi]

I don’t like stability shoes though. This is about as much stability as I’ll review. I ran in the Kayano 30 last year. And I’ve reviewed the GT2000 years ago, but stability shoes are painful and not fun for me to run in. I don’t want to put in the testing miles.

[@Ginguredrunner]

@@kofuzi The gt2000 12-13 and the 860 v14 are super mild. I understand you can't do them all though.

[@colinmadbeast]

​@@Ginguredrunner I wouldn't classify the 14 as mild. It's soft, but the plate and varus wedge really put people on the lateral side.

[@massi888]

Thank you for the review, great as always. if i may, i know italian is not an easy language. the pronunciation is a bit different for Nucleo, the accent is not on the 'e' but on the 'u' . it sounds like N'u'cleo (like nuclear in English), hope it helps

[@kofuzi]

thank you. that's helpful

[@scotthilton5406]

Dick's sporting goods has the Puma on discount, as low as 62 bucks for the knit in black

[@Andrew-baines]

Hey Mike love your stuff! I was wondering if you had any recommendations for first time race day shoes? I’ve never worn and type of super shoe. I currently run in altra torin 6.

[@laalaa99stl]

You should probably specify what type of race.

[@andreasschwarz4908]

Maybe the New Balance SC Elite v4 (softer) or Endorphin Pro 3 (firmer), you could also go with a supertrainer like the Superblast 2, Prime X Strung or Cielo X 1 which can do double duty as race shoes and daily trainers and are very fun to run in.

[@Andrew-baines]

@@laalaa99stl sorry a half marathon!

[@Andrew-baines]

@@andreasschwarz4908 ok I’ve tried the x1 didn’t really like them! Also I’m training for a half marathon!

[@Andrew-baines]

@ I may check those new balance out. I appreciate the feedback. I have tried the rebel v4 so maybe I will like those!

[@GodFirstBruh]

That outro... do you watch Naruto? The "hey what's going on" sounds like a naruto youtuber

[@macau.friend]

Never heard of Diadora. What’s its equivalent in the car industry? Alfa Romeo. Not helping 😂

[@minusinfinity6974]

Anima is a supercritical (Nitrogen) EVA foam like PUMA.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

Brooks has also been incorporating this kind of foam into even their flagship models more recently

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

🤌

[@lucasl.righetto8853]

Gli italiani non fanno buone scarpe per correre, but I trust you🙃

[@MedicineRunner]

Doesn’t seem like you enjoyed this shoe at all. Just say it man.

[@kofuzi]

some people might love it. but for me, it's a pretty specific kind of shoe

[@MedicineRunner]

@ I just can’t get with the whole “someone out there could like this shoe”. You could say that about any shoe. Just say this shoe sucks and it’s overpriced.