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  1. Shoes
  2. Diadora Nucleo 2 GR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR

€155
La Sportiva Akasha 2

La Sportiva Akasha 2

$155

Quick verdict

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR

€155

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (74 vs 71)
  • More cushioning (37 vs 31 mm heel stack)

La Sportiva Akasha 2

$155

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (10 g less)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR· leads in 1

Cushioning

La Sportiva Akasha 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    37 mmTop 29%
    31 mm
  • Lightness

    320 g
    310 g
  • Grip

    No data
    4.5 mmTop 25%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $155Top 46%
    $155Top 46%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Diadora Nucleo 2 GR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR€155La Sportiva Akasha 2$155

Essentials

€155
$155
2025
2022
320 g
310 g

Overview

Neutral Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel, grass, light trail and road surfaces
varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs
Daily training, long runs, mixed surface running
Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
37 mm
31 mm
32 mm
25 mm
Anima technology for responsive cushioning
Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning
—
Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes

Grip & protection

Duratech 5000 wear-resistant rubber compound
FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off
—
Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements
—
FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs

Upper & fit

—
Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements
DDATTIVO removable cushioned insole
Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed
—
Traditional lace closure
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On the terrain

How Diadora Nucleo 2 GR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Diadora Nucleo 2 GR50
La Sportiva Akasha 257

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Diadora Nucleo 2 GR68
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness8/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

La Sportiva Akasha 256
  • Cushioning24/40
  • Lightness11/35
  • Smooth roll21/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Diadora Nucleo 2 GR

La Sportiva Akasha 2

Visual Comparison

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Diadora Nucleo 2 GR
La Sportiva Akasha 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Diadora Nucleo 2 GR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2?

For value comparison: The Diadora Nucleo 2 GR ($155) provides premium features compared to the La Sportiva Akasha 2 ($155). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Diadora Nucleo 2 GR or the La Sportiva Akasha 2?

The Diadora Nucleo 2 GR is newer: it came out in 2025, and the La Sportiva Akasha 2 in 2022.

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1Topo Mtn Racer 4
Topo Mtn Racer 4

Topo

$155Score 82+8

Better than Diadora Nucleo 2 GR at:

  • A higher overall score (82 vs 74)
  • A lighter option (25 g less)
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2Nike ACG Pegasus Trail
Nike ACG Pegasus Trail

Nike

$155Score 73−1

Better than Diadora Nucleo 2 GR at:

  • A lighter option (34 g less)
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3Topo Ultraventure 4
Topo Ultraventure 4

Topo

$155Score 69−5

Better than Diadora Nucleo 2 GR at:

  • A lighter option (25 g less)
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