Diadora Cellula vs Nucleo 2
Cellula or Nucleo 2? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want soft, premium max cushion with a stable heel? Get the Cellula.
Want plush, stable cushion for long, easy runs? Get the Nucleo 2.
Get the Cellula if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
Get the Nucleo 2 if
- You’d like a little less squish underfoot
- You need a roomier fit
On the run
Cellula: Soft, premium max cushion. Soft and comfortable with max-stack cushioning and exceptional heel stability. Not responsive at all, and not very flexible.
Nucleo 2: Plush, stable everyday cushion. Cushioned for long runs, with an oversized midsole that feels stable and plush. The EVA foam has little energy.
Specs side by side
| Cellula | Nucleo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $85 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 38 / 33mm* | 38 / 33mm* |
| Drop | 5mm* | 5mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 9.8 oz* | 9.7 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | Not available |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear, Long runs | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Cellula. Runs slightly short. Premium materials.
Nucleo 2. True to size with a plush, premium upper, but the toebox is fragile. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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