361 Flame 4  Running Shoe Review

Reviewed Jan 14, 2026 at 11:52am
Test bench update Apr 13, 2026 at 11:34am
Tested using Methodology v0.9 
361 Flame 4

Track

8.3
Marathon Racing 
7.5
5K/10K Racing 
8.0
Energy Return 
8.5
Cushioning 
7.0
Lateral Stability 

Track

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Our Verdict

8.3
Marathon Racing 
7.5
5K/10K Racing 
8.0
Energy Return 
8.5
Cushioning 
7.0
Lateral Stability 
  • 8.3
    Marathon Racing
  • 7.5
    5K/10K Racing

  • Performance Usages

  • 8.0
    Energy Return
  • 8.5
    Cushioning
  • 7.0
    Lateral Stability
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Apr 13, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds a Forefoot Long Run Cushioning test to our performance section. Read more in our changelog.
    2.  Updated Jan 14, 2026: Review published.
    3.  Updated Nov 28, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Oct 16, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
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    How We Test Running Shoes

    We buy and test running shoes with a very data-oriented approach. While we're just getting started, our methodology already has dozens of tests to help you make the right purchasing decision for your needs. Not only do we use high-end equipment to gather objective data, but we also order multiple sizes of the same shoes so team members can log in miles. This real-world testing is conducted at various paces and conditions, across different types of workouts, to cover all the bases. This allows us to verify our results and ensure they align with what you might feel with a specific pair.

    Test Results

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    Design
    7.7
    Weight
    Weight
    215.5 g (7.60 oz)
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    38.7 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    33.2 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    5.5 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    6.0 mm
    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    85 mm (3.3")
    Outsole Arch Width
    65 mm (2.6")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    112 mm (4.4")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.19
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    3.37
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    270 mm (10.6")
    Internal Heel Width
    57 mm (2.2")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    90 mm (3.5")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Non-gusseted
    Plate
    Carbon Fiber
    Performance
    7.9
    Heel Energy Return
    Heel Energy Return
    80.2%
    8.1
    Forefoot Energy Return
    Forefoot Energy Return
    81.5%
    7.9
    Heel Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    3.89 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    9.75 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    15.37 J
    9.0
    Forefoot Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    5.57 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    10.14 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    15.58 J
    5.6
    Heel Firmness
    Firmness At 550N
    44.5 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    128.9 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    291.4 N/mm
    6.5
    Forefoot Firmness
    Firmness At 800N
    81.1 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    155.3 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    300.4 N/mm
    8.5
    Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 10km
    9.43 J
    Energy Absorbed At 20km
    9.26 J
    Energy Absorbed At 30km
    9.17 J
    Energy Absorbed At 40km
    9.09 J