Our verdict
Pros
- Feather-light on the foot
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- Good impact dampening
- Very accommodating toebox
- Secure sock-like fit
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- High-quality and durable upper
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- Sleek design
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Too toasty for warm weather
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- Too broad for those with narrow feet
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 73 Bad! | 80 Good! | 75 Bad! | 87 Great! | |
Price | $100 | $80 | $75 | $110 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
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Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.9 mm | 8.1 mm | 6.0 mm 6.0 mm | 6.0 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | Slightly large | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Firm | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | Good | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
Heel padding durability | Good | Good | Good | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Good | Good | Bad | Good | |
Breathability | Warm | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | |
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Stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Big | Big | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
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Heel lab Heel brand | 25.6 mm | 26.4 mm | 25.9 mm | 30.2 mm 27.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 18.7 mm | 18.3 mm | 19.9 mm | 24.2 mm 19.0 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | Normal | NormalWideX-Wide | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #305 Bottom 1% | #264 Bottom 15% | #308 Bottom 1% | #153 Top 50% | |
Popularity | #232 Bottom 25% | #160 Bottom 48% | #61 Top 20% | #212 Bottom 31% |
Who should buy
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- forefoot/midfoot striking runners who want a flexible mid-drop road shoe that can bend it like Beckham
- Those in cooler climates looking for a warm shoe that performs well in frigid conditions
- Active individuals in the market for a shoe that can take on other fitness focus and gym days
Who should NOT buy
The shoe's Flyknit upper demonstrates lackluster breathability in our smoke test which makes it a less than ideal choice for warm weather runs. The nike air huarache cushion covers for women nike air zoom lebron v shoe yankees jersey black.
While the feathery nature of the kd 6 wheat and gum does allow us to push the pace to a certain extent, it lacks the responsiveness to be a dedicated tempo shoe. We recommend checking out the nike air max p2 paul pierce band as a better speedy alternative.
Additionally, long-distance runners will benefit from a shoe with more protective cushioning underfoot like the Puma Magnify Nitro 2 instead.
Runners with narrow feet will find themselves floating around in the kd 6 wheat and gum's spacious toebox. We recommend checking out the Skechers Go RUN Ride 11 for a more snug fit.
The kd 6 wheat and gum is a neutral shoe with a ride that's not at all supportive for those with overpronating strides. The nike jordans gray mens sneakers sandals for women is a stability shoe that promotes a more neutral gait that will suit those runners better as daily trainers.
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Heel stack
The kd 6 wheat and gum has quite a low profile, with its stack measuring only 25.6 mm thick according to our caliper. This is still a good amount of foam underfoot to protect our feet from the harsh impact of landings while keeping us stable and low to the ground.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 25.6 mm |
Average | 34.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
We measured the forefoot stack to be 18.7 mm thick which is also quite a bit short of our current lab average. This also affords forefoot strikers a decent amount of impact dampening but a lot more ground feel.
For forefoot strikers who prefer having more protective foam at the forefoot, the Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6 is another sock-like shoe that we recommend looking into.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 18.7 mm |
Average | 25.6 mm |
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The difference in our stack measurements leaves the kd 6 wheat and gum with a heel drop of 6.9 mm, thus classifying it as a mid-drop shoe. This offset is quite versatile as it will suit the stride of most runners whether forefoot, midfoot, or heel striking.
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kd 6 wheat and gum | 6.9 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
Pressing our durometer against the midsole yields a reading of 26 HA. While this is slightly firmer than average, it still provides a balanced level of cushioning to our landings.
This somewhat firm nature means that the midsole is keen to retain its shape and has a pretty good rebound as our weight shifts forward in the shoe. As such, the midsole doesn't feel dull by any means.
That said, while the shoe can handle quick paces, especially by virtue of its featherweight stature, it doesn't have the snappiness or springiness we expect from a speedy shoe that will crack PRs. We recommend looking into the similarly low-profile and sock-like Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 6 for those afflicted with a need for speed.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 26.0 HA |
Average | 21.0 HA |
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We placed the kd 6 wheat and gum in our freezer to observe the effects of cold conditions on the midsole. After twenty minutes, we took another durometer reading of the midsole and found that it only became 10.1% firmer once appropriately chilled. As such, the kd 6 wheat and gum's midsole is much more consistent than average which means that the shoe's ride won't be compromised by frigid weather.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 10% |
Average | 25% |
Insole thickness
Using our caliper again, we measured the kd 6 wheat and gum's insole to be 5 mm thick. This is ever so slightly thicker than average and leaves us with a nice and cushy footbed to sink into during our landings in this shoe.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 5.0 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
Size and fit
Size
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Using our caliper, we measured the kd 6 wheat and gum's toebox to be 99.7 mm wide at its widest point. This is much roomier than the average running shoe and means that broad-footed runners will enjoy an accommodating and comfy fit while those with normal-width feet have a little wiggle room to spare.
Runners with narrow feet, however, will definitely find this a little too roomy to achieve a secure lockdown at the forefoot.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 99.7 mm |
Average | 95.5 mm |
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The toebox tapers to 79.2 mm wide in the area around the big toe according to our caliper measurements. This is much wider than our current lab average and means that we have plenty of room to splay out naturally within the shoe without butting up against the walls and risking hotspots or blisters.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 79.2 mm |
Average | 73.7 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
The kd 6 wheat and gum does very little to mitigate the lateral movements of our stride, making its ride not particularly stable. While this shouldn't be much of an issue for those with a neutral gait, we recommend that overpronators look into a shoe with more corrective features like the nike jordans gray mens sneakers sandals for women or the nike womens view ii camera to avoid injury.
Torsional rigidity
The kd 6 wheat and gum put up almost no resistance to our manual manipulations, with us basically able to wring the shoe out in our hands. This earns the shoe the lowest torsional rigidity score of 1 out of 5 on our subjective scale. As such, the shoe is able to contort and twist along with the natural movements of the foot which, while unstable, translates to an extremely comfy and forgiving ride when we are running on level roads.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 1 |
Average | 3.4 |
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The heel is similarly pliable, with no structure to it apart from a pillow of padding that gives the rearfoot some shape. This also contributes to the shoe's barely-there sensation underfoot as it puts no pressure on our tendons and does nothing to mitigate lateral rolling of our heels.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 1 |
Average | 2.9 |
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We found the kd 6 wheat and gum's midsole to be slightly wider than average at 115.9 mm wide at the forefoot. This gives us more than enough of a base for surefooted landings and toe-offs as forefoot strikers.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 115.9 mm |
Average | 114.1 mm |
Midsole width - heel
Meanwhile, back at the heel, the kd 6 wheat and gum's midsole is on par with our current lab average, measuring 90.3 mm wide according to our caliper. This also afforded heel strikers a good landing platform that shouldn't feel unsteady.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 90.3 mm |
Average | 90.7 mm |
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We secured the kd 6 wheat and gum to our workbench and found that only 6.2N of force is needed to bend the shoe 90 degrees. This is one of the most flexible results we've come across in the lab and means that a brisk breeze could essentially bend the shoe to the desired point.
This further contributes to the shoe's natural feeling ride that really had us feeling like we were running around barefoot while testing this shoe as it puts up no resistance to the flexion of our foot throughout our gait.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 6.1N |
Average | 28.2N |
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We also repeated the flex test after leaving the kd 6 wheat and gum in our freezer for twenty minutes and found that it got 23.4% stiffer. However, it could become 200% and still be much more flexible than the average shoe at room temperature. As such, the kd 6 wheat and gum will feel consistently flexible and forgiving on the foot all year round no matter how low the temperatures drop. The combination of the shoe's performances in our freezer tests plus its warm upper makes it an excellent wintertime companion.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 23% |
Average | 33% |
Weight
As alluded to in the previous section, the kd 6 wheat and gum is incredibly lightweight. Tipping our scale at only 6.9 oz (197g), it's truly a barely-there running shoe. When combined with its snug, sock-like fit, we had to cherish checking our feet during our test runs to make sure they were still on.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 6.95 oz (197g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
Breathability
We pumped the kd 6 wheat and gum full of smoke to get an idea of how breathable it is. As we can see from the footage of the test, it takes quite some time before smoke is finally able to start filtering out the shoe. It struggles its way through the Flyknit upper in wisps that seem to escape haphazardly throughout the shoe.
The Saucony Triumph 20, meanwhile, is a true smoke show in this test earning it a perfect 5 out of 5.
This lackluster performance earns the kd 6 wheat and gum a breathability score of 2 out of 5 which confirms its warm and insulated nature. While this may not be ideal for hot days, it's certainly beneficial as the mercury drops during the cooler months.
While the light is visible through a cross-section of its upper, the kd 6 wheat and gum doesn't allow any of it to peek through any pores in the material. This serves to illuminate the shoe's below-average breathability to a certain extent.
Our microscope provides further clarification as it shows how dense woven the shoe's Flyknit upper really is; with only barely perceptible little gaps that allow any kind of airflow through the kd 6 wheat and gum.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 2 |
Average | 3.8 |
Durability
Toebox durability
For what it lacks in breathability the kd 6 wheat and gum Flyknit upper makes up for in strength. Firing up our Dremel to 5K RPM to simulate some extreme wear and tear, we set it against the shoe's toebox with 3.2N of force.
Upon inspecting the damage in the aftermath of the test, we found that our tool had merely frayed some of the outer material and failed to penetrate the toebox all the way. This earns the kd 6 wheat and gum a toebox durability score of 4 out of 5 which is very respectable for a daily trainer with no protective overlays.

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kd 6 wheat and gum | 4 |
Average | 2.5 |
Heel padding durability
Next, we set our sights on the heel collar and set our Dremel against the kd 6 wheat and gum once more.
It proved to be even more resistant to the abrasive force of our tool's grinding element as after four seconds it was barely left with a scuff. This leads us to give the kd 6 wheat and gum a well-earned perfect score for heel padding durability. We therefore don't believe that wearing a hole in the heel from excessive rubbing will be the cause of retiring this shoe early.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 5 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
Pressing our durometer against the kd 6 wheat and gum's outsole gives us a reading of 79 HC. This is about as hard as our current lab average which usually indicate a good mix of grip and durability.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 79.0 HC |
Average | 79.8 HC |
Outsole durability
To test that last claim, we got the Dremel spinning at 10 K RPM and set it against the kd 6 wheat and gum one last time.
After twenty-two seconds of punishment, we found that we had lopped off 0.8 mm of rubber from the outsole. This makes the kd 6 wheat and gum's outsole about as durable as average and leads us to predict that the shoe should last a good 400 to 500 miles before the tread starts giving out significantly.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 0.8 mm |
Average | 1.0 mm |
Outsole thickness
At 2.5 mm thick according to our caliper measurements, the kd 6 wheat and gum's outsole is a little shy of our current lab average. This is a good amount of rubber to wear through without weighing the shoe down, especially considering the rubber's performance in our last test. However, with the shoe so lightweight already, a touch more rubber would definitely add to the shoe's longevity.

kd 6 wheat and gum | 2.5 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
Nike's approach with the kd 6 wheat and gum's outsole is unorthodox. They minimized coverage as much as possible to save on weight, while also scoring the rubber and the midsole to form a very minimal tread pattern (as well as to facilitate bending easily as we saw in the previous section). This, surprisingly, provided us with good traction on asphalt roads where the outsole had an almost sandpaper-like quality. However, more slick or wet surfaces did cause us to wobble a bit during our test runs.
Reflective elements
The kd 6 wheat and gum features a little reflective streak at the lateral side of the toebox. While this provides at least a minimal level of nighttime visibility, we recommend using additional high-vis gear when going for nocturnal runs along dimly lit roads.
kd 6 wheat and gum | Yes |
Tongue padding
With no tongue per se, we measured the area of the upper above the instep and found it to be only 2 mm thick. As such, the laces still felt quite present across our instep once our foot was locked in and ready to go, however, it wasn't a source of great discomfort once we started running.
kd 6 wheat and gum | 2.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
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The kd 6 wheat and gum's tongue is integrated into the upper as one solid piece, giving the shoe a sock-like fit. As such, we didn't have to worry about slippage and enjoyed a nice and snug lockdown with the shoe essentially wrapping itself around our foot and virtually disappearing from our minds as we started testing it.

kd 6 wheat and gum | Sock like |
Heel tab
With sock-like shoes notoriously difficult to put on, especially those from Nike, the kd 6 wheat and gum has, fortunately, furnished us with not one but two finger loops. One at the and another at the top of the tongue.
Yanking on these two in tandem did make the shoe slightly easier to squeeze into/

kd 6 wheat and gum | Finger loop |
Removable insole
The insole is fully removable so replacing it with an aftermarket one or a custom orthotic for added arch support is possible if necessary.

kd 6 wheat and gum | Yes |