361 Flame RS (FINALLY Carbon Plate Race Shoe With STABILITY)

[@DevRunner]

My friend carries this brand in my local running shop. You've got me curious to try these! Thanks Chris!

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Never tried any of there daily trainers but the flame / flame RS is a great 5/10k shoe. Also proven on the world stage, as worn by a bronze medalists in the Olympics (female triathlon).

[@i.p2088]

I have the 361 Flame ST. Amazing shoe. Very stable and popy.

[@MichaelJones-by9gl]

Great review Chris, definitely going to check them out. Thanks for sharing

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Thanks Michael

[@JAMESBAKER-jm5dv]

The original 361 flame is a great shoe. Won the Brighton trail marathon wearing them. They are extremely durable for a racing shoe.

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Trail marathon 😳 I know the grip was good but never thought of using them on dry trails. Well done on the win 👊

[@philipklink5406]

Thanks Chris, I'm not familiar with that shoe down this way. Always nice to learn something new. I hope everything is going well with Brighton training. Take care and good running, Cheers! Phil

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Managed a 40 mile week this week, so things are definitely on the up

[@benhorley2354]

Will look into this. Thanks Chris 👍

[@ThatRunningGuy]

What size are you? If you’re 11 you could try out my original ones

[@benhorley2354]

@@ThatRunningGuy I'm only little! size 9 😩 thanks though matey 🏃

[@pedal_on8140]

I am heavily overpronate and I bought original 361 flame recently..feel good though and I think this is the only plate shoes which suits those who need stability for their run

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Definitely, the foam in super shoes is just too soft! Especially Nike Vapourfly’s

[@LeonAl-hl1yl]

Thanks for the review, how is the feel on the heel? Is it rigid? I'm asking as I prefer very soft or no heel structure to avoid pressure on my achilles

[@ThatRunningGuy]

I had Achilles issues over the years. I’ve never had any issues with them as they’ve got a nice foam strip in the heel counter were the Achilles sits. The heel structure is flexible at the top and firm as it goes down

[@i.p2088]

Firm heel. I love it. No heel slip at last.

[@liamliosmyth]

Well priced a great looking shoe

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Definitely a awesome shoe that’s looked over

[@dytolisman6938]

Hi Chris, I'm curious about what's the difference between Flame RS, ST, and the original Flame?

[@ThatRunningGuy]

I will ask the 361 rep and get back to you

[@dytolisman6938]

@@ThatRunningGuy Thanks, really appreciate it.

[@ThatRunningGuy]

The difference between the Flame RS and ST are: Flame RS has a full length carbon plate in the midsole where the Flame ST has an glass fiber plate in the midsole. Also the Flame RS has a lighter/thinner upper then the Flame ST. The Flame RS is more suitable for a race (personal records), where the Flame ST is more suitable for speed training (it is slightly more durable).

[@felixbruno7937]

Which do you personally feel more natural in, the 361 Flame or the 361 RS. I have two pairs of the Flames due to one being my normal size 10 and the other going a full size down being slightly more snugged. Now, would like to know if it’s worth going for the RS..

[@ThatRunningGuy]

The flame RS feels more natural than the flame. BUT I still prefer the flame, it’s quicker and gives more of a snap on take off

[@felixbruno7937]

@@ThatRunningGuy So would you say the RS is more of a daily trainer than the Flame?

[@ThatRunningGuy]

@@felixbruno7937 definitely not, is still a fast shoe but just prefer the flame

[@felixbruno7937]

@@ThatRunningGuy I use the flames for speed work and long mild effort long runs

[@elavasanth]

Hi, does it have a rigid heel counter? Is the mid-foot wider than Vaporfly?

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Rigid heels don’t work with my Achilles. The heel has a nice cushioned pad all the way round and the heel counter i would say that the top half is flexible and bottom rigid. I’ve never had any issues with my Achilles or rubbing. Regarding the mid foot, I don’t know if it’s wider or not as sent my vaporfly back. Didn’t get on my them.

[@i.p2088]

Vaporfly V2 is killing my Achilles Tendon.. 361 FLAME ST is saving my legs. No pronation.

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Zoom x is definitely to soft for people with Achilles issues

[@TheBenchPressBoss]

What the best shoes for fatwide feet

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Honestly is a difficult one to answer. I would recommend trying a few at your local running shop

[@i.p2088]

New Balance comes in WIDE.. It's really wide. Avoiding Hoka.

[@alllllll1]

pretty sure the name of the brand is "361 degrees"

[@ThatRunningGuy]

That’s their tag