361º Eleos

361 is a brand that I’ve seen at race expos for a few years, but I’ve never had a chance to try any of their shoes. Until now. This is the 361 Eleos, and it’s time to take it for a run.

0:00 intro
0:40 Disclosures
0:55 Specs
2:58 What It’s Like
7:20 Buying Guide
7:44 vs Nimbus 26
8:23 vs Cloudecplise

Disclosures: 361 sent these shoes to review. No one is paying me to make this video or to include their shoe in this video. No one will have a chance to preview my footage or thoughts before this video goes up on YouTube

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[clydedexter]

I can't believe that the cheaper 361 options aren't available in the US website. Here is Asia, we have an alternative for the Vaporfly line up for less than half the price. It's called 361 flame. Full carbon plate as well.

[thecaptainchas]

I was very impressed with the Eleos. I think it’s the sleeper hit for 2024. I’ve taken it on workouts, base runs, and more than one 20-miler, and the midsole response holds up from first step to last step. Also the most set-it-and-forget it lockdown I’ve had if any of the shoes I’ve tested this year. Amazing value for $145 USD.

[jazzyjay]

I was sponsored by 361° from 2017 to 2020, their shoes have come a long way and only getting better! Their racing shoe, the Furious Futura 1.5 is actually extremely competitive in the carbon plated world.

[juanpinca]

361 flame v2 owner here. Great value for money 👍

[DemSangines]

Edit: I have this shoes and currently on a 133km mileage. So far, so good! These are true do-it-all shoes. I’ve tested them on walks, jogs, easy runs, speedwork, and long runs. Basically everything except racing (since I have carbon-plated shoes for that). But honestly, I’m sure you could race in these too, they feel that good.

No break-in period needed, and I’ve had zero issues. The foam still feels great, and I expect it to hold up well past 400km. The shoes themselves should easily last 500km or more. The outsole still looks almost new, barely any wear.

Highly recommended.

[ben]

So glad my man started reviewing some of the Chinese running shoes. They’ve been improving massively for the last couple of years and have become just as good. But runners in the west simply lack info and access to them yet.

[ivannsicam]

Love this review! As someone from south east asia, I've been hearing about 361 degrees for a while now but have been very skeptical to buy them - and this review kinda removed some of that skepticism! Would be nice if you could review their daily trainers like the centauri.

[JaysKG]

in the asian market, they have several running models such as: flame 3.0, biospeed 3.0 pro, flame et, biospeed future, furious future, carbonstride, fast wind, etc.
however, there are only few english reviews
the 361 shoe that you'd hopefully review next would be the flame 3.0, biospeed 3.0, biospeed future, and flame et (if they are all available in your market)
great reviews as always. thank you

[eg-mak]

361 degrees Flame 3 is I would say most South East asian's alternative to Vaporfly. We call it a Budget Super shoe. I would suggets please take a look some of much higher performance shoes of 361 degrees like "361° Future" & "361° Miro".

If by any chance Mr.kofuzi you can also check some of 361 ° competitors like "XTEP", "ANTA", "QUIODAN" & "LI NING". 😊

[christopherjudegantuangco]

You should try the 361° Flame 3.0 they say its like the Vaporfly 😅

[michaeliandomingo]

Amazing review as always! Would be great if you also review 361º Flame 4.0

[GearheadsAutofab]

Was looking to replace my on cloud eclipse for long run shoe….took the risk with the 361 eleos, bought it in a 1/2 size big, probably could have bought true to size, loved the run and comfort easily picked up my pace and it rolls forward very well to moderate paces. What a grate price too.

[AnotherElDuderino]

Once again, great review. Loved the scenic footage at the end there 👌

[predasaurusrex]

Great review. I hope you could also review their Flame 3.0 which is comparable to Nike Vaporfly.

[cordragon]

Hi Ko, late comment but I just ordered this shoe! Thank you for this review, I appreciate you testing brands like 361 which are not that popular but more accessible and affordable in other parts of the world. I got mine for just $65! ❤

[MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

I purchased the original 361 Flame around the time of it's release and it is a great and quick tempo shoe. I also purchased the Futura after trying them on a short trail run when at a 361 event at a local store where I also tried the Flame v2. The Futura is a nice road to trail cruiser) if the trails are fairly dry and not overly technical, although I have been wearing my Futura as a street shoe as it is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn for long days on your feet. Think that they will last a long time and be great walking shoes in all conditions due to the fairly chunky and grippy Vibram soles.

The Flame 3 or Furious Future could be worth trying and the Centauri 2 (as I have heard good things about the original Centauri).

[holger]

Have the 361 Flame and love it for Marathon races… there should be a new generation released. So that could be your next 361 review…

[ColinBloodworth]

Never heard of 361! Appreciate seeing the review as always, Mike.

[Martin-kcxj]

LOL 0:30 I thought you were about to start singing

[fastrax]

361 shoes, for both road and trail, sell really well here in The Complete Runner UK and we get zero returns! The quality is unbreatable. We're waiting for new swason's shoes coming in later this month. A much antipated support mdel, the Phoenix, new Meraki 6 (neutral) Centauri 2 and on the trail a WP version of the Futura and Lynx. However our UK offering does not include this Eleos which after further investigation may be a UK shoe rebranded.