1
La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Asics Blazeblast
$160
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
$155
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A lighter option (68 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 37 mm heel stack)
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
$155
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $5 less
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR· leads in 1
Affordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%37 mmTop 28%Lightness
252 gTop 14%320 gGrip
2.5 mmNo dataDrophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm5 mmAffordability
$160$155Top 44%
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Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
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Essentials
160 $
155 $
252 g
320 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Neutral Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Gravel, grass, light trail and road surfaces
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Daily training, long runs, mixed surface running
Cushioning
8 mm
5 mm
43 mm
37 mm
35 mm
32 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Anima technology for responsive cushioning
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Duratech 5000 wear-resistant rubber compound
Upper & fit
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DDATTIVO removable cushioned insole
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the Diadora Nucleo 2 GR ($155). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
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$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
