{"id":8381,"date":"2023-10-26T20:08:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8381"},"modified":"2023-10-26T20:08:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:08:17","slug":"apl-techloom-dream-review-our-honest-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8381","title":{"rendered":"APL TechLoom Dream Review: Our Honest Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each and every year, Oprah bestows upon us her list of <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.oprahdaily.com\/oprah-fav-things\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/shop.oprahdaily.com\/oprah-fav-things\">favorite things<\/a> just in time for the holidays\u2014and every year, we feel heavily inspired to pull out our wallet and shop accordingly. As we eagerly anticipate this year\u2019s drop (which goes live in November), we\u2019re looking back at one of her 2021 picks: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oprah.com\/gift\/oprahs-favorite-things-2021-lusso-slides?editors_pick_id=80835\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.oprah.com\/gift\/oprahs-favorite-things-2021-lusso-slides?editors_pick_id=80835\">APL Lusso Slides<\/a>. The quilted slip-on shoes are beloved for their chic appearance and cloud-like cushioning. Those two characteristics apply to every silhouette that APL offers\u2014including the brand\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D41446%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1126245%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.athleticpropulsionlabs.com%252Fcollections%252Fwomens-techloom-dream%252Fproducts%252Fwomens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fapl-techloom-dream%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com\/collections\/womens-techloom-dream\/products\/womens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\">TechLoom Dream Sneaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>All about APL\u2019s TechLoom Dream sneaker<\/h2>\n<p>Meant for both walking and running, the APL TechLoom Dream is an ultra lightweight knit sneaker showcasing a sleek, minimalist silhouette with sole-cradling cushioning. This new APL silhouette is the first to debut the brand&#8217;s TechLoom Dream Heavenly Ride midsole, which has been years in the making. What sets it apart is its surprisingly-effective shock absorption, which makes walking in these shoes feel like, well, nothing short of a dream.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"APL+TechLoom+Dream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com\/collections\/womens-techloom-dream\/products\/womens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com\/collections\/womens-techloom-dream\/products\/womens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/f23-techloomdream-ivory-black-5_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com\/collections\/womens-techloom-dream\/products\/womens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"APL+TechLoom+Dream\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com\/collections\/womens-techloom-dream\/products\/womens-techloom-dream-ivory-bone-black\"> <\/p>\n<p>APL TechLoom Dream \u2014 $250.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Sizes available:<\/strong> 5-11<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Meant for: <\/strong>Walking and running<br \/><strong>Heel to toe drop: <\/strong>8mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>9.4 oz<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Chic, minimalist silhouette <\/li>\n<li>Impressive shock absorption <\/li>\n<li>Ultra-cozy cushioning <\/li>\n<li>Padded heel <\/li>\n<li>Form-fitting design <\/li>\n<li>Machine-washable <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Run narrow <\/li>\n<li>Need to be broken in <\/li>\n<li>Expensive <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The uppers of the shoe are crafted with APL\u2019s signature TechLoom knit, which is renowned for its seamless, supportive design. Many people find APLs to be some of, if not <em>the<\/em> most comfortable sneakers on the market for this exact reason. After all, without seams, there\u2019s less friction on the foot, making blisters less of a concern.<\/p>\n<p>However, in my personal experience with many APL shoes, including the TechLoom Dream, the shoes <em>do<\/em> have a break-in period (which I believe is due to the narrow fit), and it\u2019s still possible to get blisters while your feet get accustomed to the knit and ultimately stretch it out to fit your foot\u2019s unique shape and size. For me, it typically only takes a few wears of a mile or more to mold the uppers to my liking. And now that my TechLoom Dreams are adequately broken in, I must say: I find myself reaching for them regularly.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1126255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1126255\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1126255 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"APL TechLoom Dream on the author's feet\" width=\"866\" height=\"1028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/APL-TechLoom-Dream_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1126255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things that keep me doing so. For starters, as someone with super sensitive, blister-prone feet, I high-key appreciate the padded heels. I also love the 8mm drop of the shoe, which makes my feet feel sturdy, cradled, and also ready to pounce. Another highlight? These knit sneakers are machine-washable. Simply spot treat them with the detergent of your liking and toss them in the wash. Opt for cold water and the fastest wash cycle, then let them air dry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apl-techloom-dream\/\" current-title=\"Oprah\u2019s Favorite Slides Also Come in a Sneaker, and They\u2019re the Ultimate Everyday Shoe\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WG_Editorial_APL-TechLoom-Dream-sneakers_feature-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-04-26\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apl-techloom-dream\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apl-techloom-dream\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/apl-techloom-dream\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Are the APL TechLoom Dream sneakers worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a chic, versatile sneaker that matches a lot of your wardrobe, the APL TechLoom Dream sneakers are worth considering. They\u2019re comfortable, convenient (the laces are almost just for show since the upper has a super supportive sock-like fit, so you can easily slip them on and off without having to unlace), and easy to care for\u2014all things we wish for in every pair of sneakers we try.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s clear the APL TechLoom Dream sneakers have the branding that\u2019s become synonymous with A-listers and top influencer status alike. Jennifer Garner, Lady Gaga, Chrissy Teigen, Shay Mitchell, and Sofia Richie Grainge are just a few stars who have stocked their closets with the coveted footwear. And we totally get why.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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