Our verdict

When it comes to lightweight daily trainers on a budget, Nike nailed it with the kd 6 wheat and gum. "Barely there", is the most apt way we can describe this shoe that truly feels like we're running barefoot. With its snug, sock-like fit the shoe seems to wrap itself around our foot while its incredibly flexible and forgiving nature leaves us feeling fresh after every session. Although we were certainly able to hit high speeds in this feathery shoe, we found that it's best suited for more steady paces for short to moderate distances.

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  • High-quality and durable upper
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  • Budget-friendly

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  • Too broad for those with narrow feet

Audience verdict

73
Bad!

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  • 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

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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. 

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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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 25.6 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 393 running shoes
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22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 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. 

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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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 18.7 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 393 running shoes
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13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 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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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 6.9 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 393 running shoes
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-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

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. 

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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.

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 26.0 HA
Average 21.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 320 running shoes
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8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 10%
Average 25%
Compared to 320 running shoes
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0%
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63%

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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 5.0 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 389 running shoes
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1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 367 running shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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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.

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 99.7 mm
Average 95.5 mm
Compared to 148 running shoes
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88.5 mm
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102.4 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.

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 79.2 mm
Average 73.7 mm
Compared to 148 running shoes
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67.9 mm
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83.6 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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 1
Average 3.4
Compared to 372 running shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 1
Average 2.9
Compared to 356 running shoes
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1
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5

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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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 115.9 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
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103.3 mm
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126.9 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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 90.3 mm
Average 90.7 mm
Compared to 394 running shoes
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73.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 6.1N
Average 28.2N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 376 running shoes
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2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

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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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 23%
Average 33%
Compared to 376 running shoes
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0%
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111%

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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 6.95 oz (197g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 394 running shoes
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5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 2
Average 3.8
Compared to 323 running shoes
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1
Breathability
5

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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Compare that to the devastation we had wrought upon the ASICS Gel Pulse 13 in this same test.

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 4
Average 2.5
Compared to 257 running shoes
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1
Toebox durability
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.

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 253 running shoes
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1
Heel padding durability
5

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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 79.0 HC
Average 79.8 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 374 running shoes
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57.0 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 0.8 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 235 running shoes
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 2.5 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 391 running shoes
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1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 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. 

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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. 

Test results
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. 

Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum 2.0 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 391 running shoes
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0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 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. 

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Test results
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. 

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Yanking on these two in tandem did make the shoe slightly easier to squeeze into/ 

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Test results
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. 

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Test results
kd 6 wheat and gum Yes