361° Eleos Multi Tester Review:What the Eleos? Primo Fun! 8 Comparisons

Article by Renee Krusemark, Sam Winebaum, and Peter Stuart

361° Eleos ($145)

Execs: 

Comfy, rebounding and responsive PEBA/EVA midsole: Renee/Sam/PeterGeometry: clean transitions, broad and secure for such a comfortable foam: Renee/Sam/PeterBroad, comfortable properly becoming higher: Sam/PeterEnjoyable!  Peter/Sam

Cons:

Huge platform impacts use for velocity: Renee/Sam

Introduction

Sam:  The Eleos is a broad platform, comparatively low stack top (36mn heel / 30mm forefoot) every day coach. 361, with the Eleos, is following up on its Centauri (RTR Evaluation) coach which had an brisk and pleasing TPE midsole which shocked and delighted us. Right here they emerge with yet one more coaching targeted tremendous foam shoe, this time with an EVA/PEBA mix midsole foam referred to as Primo and at a very reasonable value of $145  And the experience right here matches the advertising as it’s Primo and massive smiles certainly! Please learn on for all the small print.

Most comparable footwear 

361 Centauri (Sam)

Adizero SL 2 (Sam)

New Stability 1080 v13 (Sam)

Saucony Experience 17 (Sam)

Mizuno Neo Vista (Peter)

NB SC Coach 2 (Peter)

Stats

Spec Weight: males’s 9.9  oz / 292g US9

  Pattern Weights: males’s 10.05 oz / 285g US9 

                              girls’s 246g / 8.67 oz US8

Stack Top: males’s  36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot ( 6mm drop spec) 

Platform Width: 100 mm heel / 85 mm midfoot / 120 mm forefoot

$145. Releases July 1, 2024 

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Sam: Broad and type of low slung wanting in as of late of tremendous excessive and excessive wanting max cushion trainers which are nearly comedian in look, the Eleos has a glossy and streamlined look.

The mesh is skinny, foot conforming and comfy. The laces are fairly fats and spherical and work properly however should not probably the most enticing or glossy of laces.

My take a look at pair was half measurement up from my regular US8.5 and required each a lace lock and thicker socks to get a stable lockdown.

As soon as adjusted by socks and lace lock for the scale, the lockdown for every day coaching miles was wonderful for my slender to medium match because the mesh actually wraps the foot  with out extreme strain anyplace.  This can be a broad becoming higher which ought to accommodate wider ft properly. True to measurement for many quantity and width ft.

Renee: The Eleos is my first expertise with a 361 shoe, so I had zero expectations. The “one diploma past” slogan is a thoughts bend for me. Isn’t 361 levels the identical as being again at 1 diploma? Anyway, the higher is snug general. Loads of width all through with out being sloppy for my common width and low quantity foot. The higher match isn’t tremendous safe, however that’s wonderful because the shoe’s extensive platform isn’t meant for velocity intervals. The heel has a very good quantity of padding, which helps with safety and reduces any “clunkiness” a excessive stack shoe can have when the higher is free. The shoe seems to be large on my ft, so it’s not a shoe I’d use to double for strolling or informal use. I recommend true to measurement. 

Peter: This one got here out of nowhere for me as properly. We’re in the course of a transfer and most of my footwear are in bins someplace. After we arrived at our new home there was a super-deluxe bundle with all kinds of 361 swag and a pair of Eleos. 

They give the impression of being good, and as Sam talked about–nearly conventional. Clearly a comfortable super-foam and a large platform, however compared to a number of the current footwear I’ve examined the Eleos has a a lot decrease slung and extra conventional vibe. 

The higher is a comfortable engineered mesh that matches properly and holds my foot very properly. Match is beneficiant with out being sloppy. I agree that the laces could possibly be rather less poofy, however they maintain properly and don’t come untied.  Total it is a snug shoe that’s fairly darn good wanting. The higher interfaces with the remainder of the shoe through a detachable Ortholite insole. It’s very snug and helps the foot properly. 

Midsole & Platform

Sam: The magic of the Eleos is its Primo foam midsole. 361 beginning with the Centauri with its TPE expanded pellet foam (much like what Craft and Xtep use)  right here they’ve cooked up an much more energetic and pleasing to run formulation.  Primo is a “block” non expanded pellets supercritical mix of EVA and PEBA, so much like New Stability’s Insurgent v4 foam in supplies however clearly in a distinct mix. 

The midsole has a noticeably energetic rebound that whereas it has “squish” can be fast to rebound so it’s not mushy or power sapping as softer foams might be. There may be loads of deep cushion right here particularly upfront with the 6mm drop and 36mm heel feeling a bit low at slower paces. .

The froth magic is helped by the “comparatively” low 36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot stack top and  broad and flared 100 mm heel / 85 mm midfoot / 120 mm forefoot platform. This geometry retains the comfortable experience secure sufficient particularly upfront because the 120mm forefoot is tremendous broad. 

By being broad and never excessively excessive upfront with the outsole design als0 within the combine, Eleos has a light rocker and a few flex. Transitions are simple for such a broad shoe. 

Backside Line: a very wonderful, enjoyable, and protecting every day coaching midsole that bridges underfoot consolation and efficiency good over a variety of paces.

Peter: The genius of the Eleos is the “Primo” mix foam. This is likely one of the finest, most responsive foams I’ve run. Nowadays I like my footwear a bit softer with out having to surrender power. It’s laborious to make a softer feeling foam with out it beginning to really feel mushy or unstable–and 361 nails it right here.

 I’ve been working in these as my every day footwear and even took them out for an extended path run yesterday and they’re performing properly on pavement, dust, gravel and rocky path. The broader platform and decrease (by present requirements) stack preserve this shoe feeling good by means of the miles. Turnover is fluid and the froth snaps again very properly after I velocity up. 

Renee: The midsole is nice. At $145, with the quantity of stack, the shoe is properly priced as in comparison with comparable choices. Once I hear the phrases “tremendous vital” midsole foam, this shoe encompasses what I would like. The midsole is comfortable when working simple and responsive when working uptempo. Extra on that within the experience part.

Outsole

Peter: Nothing too dramatic right here. The outsole has some “Excessive Abrasion Rubber Know-how” within the rear and has sufficient rubber protection in the remainder of the shoe that sturdiness doesn’t seem to be it is going to be a difficulty. Traction has been wonderful and as I discussed above I’ve taken these out on a bunch of various surfaces and have felt good and safe on all of them. 

Sam: A really strategic efficient protection outsole that doesn’t get in the way in which of transitions and flex or add to weight.

Renee: As Peter wrote, nothing dramatic right here. The protection is typical for a street shoe, with the excessive abrasion rubber masking areas that obtain probably the most put on. I ran on mild gravel, no pavement, and located the protection good. The shoe will work properly for crushed rock paths. 

Experience, Conclusions and Suggestions

Sam: 361 mastered the enjoyable coaching experience within the Centauri with its TPE midsole foam and right here with the Eleos and its PEBA/EVA mix they up their recreation one other notch. Regardless of its softness, the  Primo foam midsole may be very energetic and forgiving with out ever getting mushy.  

When nice foam is mixed with the broad platform and comparatively low stack it’s a nice possibility if you need an brisk enjoyable to run, on a regular basis coaching experience. It is closest 2024 competitor for me is the Adizero SL 2.

The match is beneficiant and comfy, if not a efficiency sort higher and no there is no such thing as a want for that right here.

The burden at about 10 oz / 283g US9 is ok for its functions though I do want the Eleos was considerably lighter.

If you would like your coaching miles to incorporate some large smiles as you sure alongside easily with particular power, even when drained, the Eleos is a good possibility

Sam’s Rating: 9.5 /10

I want for barely lighter weight, an 8mm drop and a bit extra higher construction for my decrease quantity foot. 

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Peter: 

A very nice shock for me. I’ll exit on a limb and say that is simply one of many three favourite footwear of 2024 for me. Possibly the perfect thus far. 

The Eleos has rapidly moved to the highest of my every day coaching rotation and I’m reaching for them first day-after-day. The froth is a goldilocks mixture of sentimental, snappy and responsive. This can be a secure and environment friendly feeling every day coach. For me, the Eleos captures the candy spot between conventional trainers and new know-how. The result’s an excellent every day coach

I agree that the Eleos would profit from being a contact lighter–which could assist propel it into coach/racer class. That mentioned, they’re a terrific and FUN every day coach. I feel these will work for just about anybody who desires to exit and have mile after fulfilling mile. 

Peter’s Rating: 9.7/10 

They could possibly be a contact lighter and the laces could possibly be a bit of sleeker. 

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Renee: With the EVA/PEBA mix midsole, the Eleos experience feels premium. The excessive stack and extensive platform aren’t my desire for velocity or interval runs, however the Eleos isn’t “sluggish” due to its midsole. 

The Eleos will probably be nice for straightforward paces for all distances from quick to lengthy/extremely runs. Whereas not a light-weight shoe, it’s not heavy and runs lighter than its weight. I used to be capable of run quarter-hour of tempo throughout a 90 minute simple run at my regular tempo, and whereas the extensive platform is awkward for strides (working on gravel), it’s wonderful there too as a result of the transition is clean. 

I’d advocate the Eleos for runners needing a excessive stack shoe with a enjoyable, snug, and responsive midsole. The shoe will work higher for many who like a broad platform. I didn’t thoughts the Eleos on gravel, however the extensive platform can deter stability and nimbleness when the landings aren’t even. For crushed rock on flat or rolling terrain, it’s wonderful. 

Renee’s Rating: 9.4/10 

(-.30 weight, -.30 broad platform/higher match finest for straightforward paces)

8 Comparisons

Index to all RTR critiques: HERE 

361 Centauri (RTR Evaluation)

Sam: The Centauri has comparable stats with the identical 36 mm heel however the next drop at 8mm and at 27mm a decrease forefoot. It got here in at an inexpensive 10 oz / 284g in my US9, identical as the upper stack Eleos.  Whereas the Centauri higher was a bit suffocatingly thick, the Eleos could possibly be beefed up a bit. The Cenaturi was an important “begin” with its wonderful TPE the Eleos is a transparent step up in enjoyable and efficiency.

New Stability Contemporary Foam 1080 v13  (RTR Evaluation)

Sam: The 1080 has a comfortable pleasant (overly pleasant and comfortable for me) experience with extra stack top at 38/32 and lighter weight at 9.28 oz / 263g (US9). It’s all about consolation with the comfortable experience becoming a member of a luxurious stretch knit higher. I discover it goes too far in stack top, considerably mushy softness and simple going manners and isn’t actually sensible for me as an throughout every day coach. The Eleos is decrease slung, extra energetic with its roomy higher higher held and with its comfortable experience enjoyable and faster in any respect paces.

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ASICS Novablast 4 (RTR Evaluation)

Renee: Each footwear have a enjoyable issue. The Novablast is healthier if needing the next drop, and as a every day coach, I’d select it. For consolation underfoot for lengthy runs, I’d go along with Eleos. Sizing is analogous. 

Puma Enlarge Nitro 2 (RTR Evaluation)

Sam: The Puma is significantly increased stacked on the heel with 40mm heel, 30 mm forefoot vs. 36/30 for the Eleos so it’s a 10mm drop shoe. It weighs the identical because the 361. Its TPEE Nitro foam is equally energetic and given its stack top it’s extra cushioned but. The Puma wins within the outsole division with its profiled Puma Grip rubber. The 361 is extra agile, faster feeling and extra enjoyable leaning extra throughout every day coach whereas the Enlarge leans slower paces and simpler runs. The 361 higher is easier and extra snug though not fairly as safe.

Adizero SL 2 (RTR Video Evaluation)

Sam: With the identical heel top of 36mm however with a 10mm drop so 26mm on the forefoot, the brand new SL2 is significantly lighter at 8.25 oz / 234g. Its platform is considerably narrower and fewer secure than the 361 Its mixture of now softer Lightstrike  and supercritical Lighstrike Professional foams give it a comfortable and energetic experience with its decrease forefoot giving it a extra agile toe off than the Eleos. I discover the adi considerably extra versatile and faster on the identical time.  Each uppers are fairly roomy with the adidas given its flat sockliner, comfortable foam and no tongue gusset  having a bit much less midfoot help. 

Saucony Experience 17 (RTR Evaluation)

Sam: At about the identical weight and heel top however with the Experience having a  2mm decrease forefoot with not as broad a platform, these are very comparable footwear by way of cushion, beneficiant match  and makes use of. The Saucony is a little more agile whereas the 361 has a extra energetic if equally comfortable foam.

Renee: I agree with Sam. The Eleos is the higher selection for a softer, extra cushioned experience. The Experience 17 is extra agile. Each footwear may lose a little bit of weight. Sizing was comparable for me. 

Mizuno Neo Vista (RTR Evaluation)

Peter: The Mizuno and the Eleos are each actually enjoyable, however the Eleos is decrease to the bottom, extra secure and gives a way more conventional experience. Whereas I actually benefit from the Neo Vista–I really feel just like the Eleos takes all the issues I like in regards to the Neo Vista and hones them right into a extra palatable and equally enjoyable bundle. I’m all in regards to the Eleos. 

New Stability SC Coach 2  (RTR Evaluation)

Peter: Just like the Mizuno, the SC 2 is excessive stack and enjoyable to run in. The Eleos is a extra conventional however equally, if no more, enjoyable to run in with none of the potential instability of being on such a excessive stack or having its rear carved out Power Arc.  

The 361 Eleos will probably be out there July 2024

Tester Profiles

Renee is a former U.S. Marine journalist, which is when her enjoyment of working and writing began. She isn’t that superior of a runner, however she tries actually laborious. Most of her weekly 50-60 miles happen on rural nation roads in Nebraska, which means mud, gravel, dust, hills, and the occasional discipline. She has PR’s of 1:30:59 for the half marathon and three:26:45 for the marathon.

Peter lives in California and has been a sub 3 hour marathoner in addition to a 1:21 half marathoner lately.

Sam is the Editor and Founding father of Street Path Run. He’s in his 60’s  with 2024 Sam’s 52th yr of working roads and trails. He has a many years outdated 2:28 marathon PR. Nowadays he runs halves within the simply sub 1:40 vary if he will get very, very fortunate. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week principally at reasonable paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run, climbing or on nordic skis. He’s 5’9” tall and weighs about 164 lbs, if he’s not having fun with too many wonderful New England IPA’s