361º FLAME RS: full review of a (relatively) affordable carbon plated race shoe!

361º FLAME RS: full review of a (relatively) affordable carbon plated race shoe!
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[@i.p2088]

The ST is so comfortable.. Just keep cadance high and its amazing. At easey pace you crash. Order at foot length and don't add 1 cm. The energy return feel is amazing. I have wide feet and they are perfect. Grip excellent and lock down excellent. Don't run on loose gravel. High hard midsole exaggerate road camber. Be careful.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Good advice and yes, the ST is a solid shoe (and both feel fast)

[@largeeddie]

Great review, Matt! It gives me a really good idea of where the Flame RS sits in the supershoe arena. I guess my takeaway is that it would only be one overpriced local 5k race entry fee more for the Endorphin Pro 3, which just about everybody loves and I would probably get if/when I took the leap to a carbon plated racer. But the Flame RS sounds like a legit contender.

[@its_Matt_B_]

The price difference is right, but the person buying the RS probably wouldn’t consider the Pro 3; the Pro 3 would likely be way too soft.

[@largeeddie]

@@its_Matt_B_ I thought the softness of the Pro 3 was what reviewers liked about them. As a heavier than average runner yourself, do you favor a firmer shoe? I picked up a pair of Endorphin Speed 2s last month (big buzz a couple of years ago, seem quite versatile, and a fair number prefer them to v.3) and it feels like I can bottom out the heels pretty easily if I really try to work them. Or barely compress them at all if I run the way I'm used to, with the lightest possible heel strike.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@largeeddie If put on the spot I would say I still prefer a softer ride, however I have been running quite a bit in firmer shoes and have really enjoy them. For shorter events I tend to prefer a firmer ride than I do for the marathon, however the Endorphin Elite is much firmer than the Pro 3 and I loved it during my last marathon.

[@largeeddie]

@@its_Matt_B_ Excellent info, Matt! Thanks for the reply. That's very helpful.

[@tazpengra]

Currently on sale at Ross Dress For Less in various locations for $35 US.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Wow! This is a good deal if you can find it! I'm always excited for people that find deals like this!

[@chriscross6005]

Literally just bought them 😂. I have a friend out west that’s been using 361 for her marathons and road races so I figured I’d give them a shot.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@chriscross6005 361° make some good shoes! The FRS is my favorite of all of them! If you like a firm but responsive ride, they’re perfect!

[@tazpengra]

@@chriscross6005 I find them a little uncushioned for slower paces but good for 5k and maybe 10k paces. I'm 61 and 180lb. I have not heard if they "soften up" like LightStrike Pro after several dozen miles of use. The fit is 1/2 to full size large (get a 43 if you wear a 43.5 or 44). The ride and fit are decent, I supinate and did not have any issues with my foot wanting to go off the lateral side.

[@the187alx]

I got these recently and I was surprised how lightweight they are 🤔

[@its_Matt_B_]

Nice! Yep! Light and fast!

[@almostaverageroger]

Can you make a video of shoe rotation for people who require stability?

[@its_Matt_B_]

I'm looking at what I have on hand and i'm not sure I could make a video with the small selection I have. However, in my experience, I have very much enjoyed running in the Puma ForeverRUN Nitro and the Saucony Tempus! They both offer stability and I would recommend them to every runner!

[@almostaverageroger]

@@its_Matt_B_ thank you! I recently switched to ASICS Kayano 29 from Nike and looking to create a shoe rotation. Thank you! I’ll try to cop a pair of Foreverrun Nitro and Tempus. 🩷

[@felixbruno7937]

What do you think about the 361?Flame? I have two pairs. They one big for me. One I use as a daily trainer because the carbon isn’t as rigid and stiff as say the endorphin pro. The flames remind me a lot like the endorphin speed. However, I truly dislike the insoles in them. It as little to no support at all.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@felixbruno7937 I actually like the Flame! I have both the Flame ST and the Flame RS, and I prefer the RS. They are very stiff (which also makes them feel fast), which probably contributes to the feeling that they don’t have support.

[@felixbruno7937]

@@its_Matt_B_ I’m considering in getting the RS soon then, thanks for getting back to me good brother. They’re truly inexpensive now! I got both pairs for less than 60$ USD. And for running shoes that’s extremely cheap.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@felixbruno7937 Wow! What a deal! When they were full price, the RS was only $20 more than the ST, and I thought the extra $20 was worth paying for the upgrade to the RS.

[@felixbruno7937]

@@its_Matt_B_ Yes! I found that for me they run a bit big. So going forward the other pair will be used for regular mileage tempo runs and maybe even long distances. And the size that I chose to go An entire size down I’ll use as a mix. I believe I will benefit from going an entire size down. Have to find a new insole for them that’ll work though.

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@felixbruno7937 They sure do run a little big. I dropped a whole size and they fit great!

[@la2toronto789]

I am usually size 9.5 and 10 fit me real good…. Haha instead of sizing down

[@its_Matt_B_]

Wow! Well, i'm glad you found what works! I guess they do fit a bit narrow, so perhaps that's why sizing up worked!

[@largeeddie]

Perhaps the Quikbone plate was originally meant for a shoe called the Flame ED. #youaskedforit

[@its_Matt_B_]

Simply brilliant! 🙌🏽🫡

[@361usa]

we sure did!

[@largeeddie]

@@361usa 😁

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

I could do with a new shoe in my rotation, mainly to keep LR mileage off my Endorphin Pro 3's and other LR shoes (which now have a lot of mileage on them) when training for Amsterdam and possibly Boston. I will likely race in the Endorphin Elite again as much as I wouldn't mind giving the Wave Rebellion Pro a try in Amsterdam (both shoes saved for maybe one workout and racing). I have seen the 361 Flame RS for £110 here in UK and with still some wear on the original 361 Flame (which I ran a few 16+ mile LR's in) I could be tempted. Did you say that the Flame RS os a little softer than the original Flame? Also with sizing would you suggest the same size as I had for the original Flame? Not many shoes that I am liking the look of right now but feel like I will be living on the edge a bit and risking potential injury if I don't add a new pair by the end of August.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Good plan to save the really fast shoes for race day! Unfortunately I did not run in the original Flame, so can't compare to those, but my Flame RS are UK 11s and my WRP. Endo Pro 3, and Endo Elite are UK 12s!

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks for the info Matt 👍 The original Flame was a firm shoe. Like yourself I was under the belief that I preferred softer foams until recently, when last year I think that I came to the conclusion that performance wise I had ran better in the Metaspeed Sky and Sky+ compared to other race day shoes that I had opted for (New Balance RC Elite v2 and the Endorphin Pro 3) The Alphafly is the only soft shoe which I now have current PB's in but gave me the arch problems. I still have my 5k and 10k PB in Alphafly but wouldn't even run a Half in them and sold them on. I have never run a PB in the Endorphin Pro 3 and found that they bottom out for me and are too soft at the end of longer runs, as much as I have liked them as a training shoe. I have run a Marathon PB and think that I could have gone very close to my Half PB this March in the Endorphin Elite if I was fit rather than just coming into the start of a training plan after base building (only raced twice in them). I must be crazy after how well the Elite has worked for me so far but I am still half considering giving that Wave Rebellion Pro a go in Amsterdam 😂

[@jefejeffwell1113]

There’s nothing like a Quikbone to keep you up on your toes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@its_Matt_B_]

That’s what I always say! 🤣

[@i.p2088]

Hi there, there is a sale on the Flame ST and RS. But ST V2 which seems heavier than the V1 with a new upper. I love the ST V1. Fit is perfect and I use it for... Recovery runs because it's light and great energy return.. But now I can get the RS on sale.. But how is the flexibility of the RS? Any flex in the RS ❓❓❓🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@its_Matt_B_]

I’ll have to wait to get home to try the old flex test. I remember saying the RS is the better of the two considering how little more it costs.

[@i.p2088]

@@its_Matt_B_ Yes I saw the video again. Now only the RS is on sale for €150.. Was €200 before...

[@alllllll1]

where is the sale on the RS??

[@i.p2088]

@@alllllll1 Greece

[@njionkep]

Hi, it’s that shoes good for a person with heavy weight 90kg?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Yes, these will work well for a 90kg runner. They are quite firm, but a heavier runner will compress the foam more, potentially making them more comfortable for heavy runners. I weigh 82kg and they’re perfect.

[@njionkep]

Thanks 👍

[@i.p2088]

I bought the ST because I was looking for a Tempo shoe not a racer. RS felt snugger and lower to the ground.

[@its_Matt_B_]

Good call! The ST will work well and set you up for racing in something a little livelier!

[@markbuzon8011]

is this a stability shoe or neutral?

[@its_Matt_B_]

It's neutral!

[@paris3958]

Ever heard of the Flame ET? What runs are they suited for?

[@its_Matt_B_]

I haven't heard of them. I just looked them up and it looks like they're only available on AliExpress. They're not even available from the 361º website, so perhaps it is an older model or it's not a true 361º shoe.

[@paris3958]

@@its_Matt_B_ thanks

[@mahmud3g]

Dear Sir, saucony endorphin pro-2 & 361º FLAME RS...........Which one can be the best for speed run basically for half-marathon?

[@its_Matt_B_]

Without a doubt, I would choose the 361° Flame RS over the Endo Pro 2!

[@mahmud3g]

@@its_Matt_B_ Sir, do u have ever experience with saucony endorphin pro 2?

[@its_Matt_B_]

@@mahmud3g Yes! I had them for a while! I picked them up when they were on sale but I gave them away when the Endorphin Pro 3 was released.

[@mahmud3g]

@@its_Matt_B_ Is it stable shoe sir?

[@mahmud3g]

@@its_Matt_B_ Sir, my foot size is 25.5cm, so which size i should go 26cm or 26.5? I use saucony endorphin pro-2, size 26.5cm.

[@Wings_nut]

Isn't 361 degrees essentially just 1 degree?

[@its_Matt_B_]

🤔…. 🤯

[@Wings_nut]

@@its_Matt_B_ Great review, Matt

[@alllllll1]

one over, their slogan actually I think

[@361usa]

it's that one degree beyond 100% --

[@marioglory8528]

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