Customer Reviews Nike Air Monarch IV

I've purchased this particular shoe for many years. For whatever reason this shoe now appears to be much narrower than years past. I've recently purchased from 2 different stores and had to return on both occasions as the show was not wearable due to the narrowness that impinges the little toe. Extremely uncomfortable and would not recommend purchasing.

I am not a sneaker guy; however, my wife bought me the first pair of these. I have reordered 2 times. These are worn every day, everywhere. They have held up very well. Sand, long walks, snow, working on the boat, etc. I cannot speak to athletic qualities, but the shoe is a quality sneaker.

Husband loves these! He has medium to wide toes and a narrow heel, and these shoes in Wide width accommodate his toes yet do not slip off the heel. Support also seems to be good. He tried the regular width, but they are somewhat narrow/pointy in the toe box and did mot work.

The shoe is light but thick. The fit is good. There is ample padding all around, and underneath. The souls are a little stiff and don't bend, which is why it's a walking shoe, not a running shoe. If you want to push off the ball of your foot, the shoe will pull away from your heel/achilles tendon. I would've preferred the View III, but Nike doesn't make men's View III in white. Overall the shoe is acceptable.

I'm praying for a miracle with this latest purchase from Zappos! I have owned numerous pairs of this exact shoe over the last 10-12 years and invariably the shoe sole begins to squeak and make popping noises within about a year. Take note when you purchase these of the date stamped on the tongue of the shoe. This latest pair had a date stamp that was already 1 year ago. The date stamp according to Nike tells when the shoe was manufactured and they WILL NOT TAKE BACK ANY SHOE THAT IS OVER 2 YEARS OLD ACCORDING TO THAT STAMP. Because I bought these from Zappos I am praying that their one year return policy is for real. If I hear even the slightest noise from the soles of these shoes I'm sending them back ASAP. I even kept the box to return them. Honestly Nike doesn't really seem to care about the problem because these shoes have consistently had this issue for a LONG time. Buyer Beware!

This is my third pair of this model. What I like about it is the durability. Almost all leather, it lasts longer than my other Nikes that are cloth.

Very comfortable but noisy! Fix for noise is talcum powder. Take out inner sole and dust liberally with talcum powder - shake out excess - squeak gone!

Just when you find a shoe that fits well it's gone. They even fixed that annoying squeak. Oh well, the search for a comfortable work shoe goes on.

I have not worn enough, but generally I have a high arch and wide foot. Keeps my feet fairly cool, so long period of wearing they feel good. Wish Zappos or Nike had outlet stores that customized shoes to the person.

Like many others before me wrote about the annoying sound they make... If you can get past that they fit well, this is my 3rd pair this year as I walk between 3.5 to 7 miles on concrete a day. I found Zappos to be cheaper then most places this time, so they received by business and shipped quick.

Good shoes. I used them on my feet. They were loose when I tried to wear them on my hands and I couldn't tie the laces. The shoes look like the picture on the TV except they were not flat like the picture.

I like the shoes but the squeaks that come with them are BAD. Anything I can about the squeaks? Everybody knows when I am around.

I normally wear size 11 but had to get size 12.5 on these shoes. My doctor recommended these shoes to help alleviate my metatarsalgia. They were much better than all my other shoes. However, after about 3 months they began to come apart. I wrote to Zappos to let them know and to my amazement, they refunded my purchase price! So, comfortable shoes, not very long lasting but superb customer support from Zappos.

I have been wearing these shoes for years. Like the other reviews - super comfy, last a while, run a bit wide and tru to size (my 13 is a perfect fit), good for sports overall BUT get very loud after a month or two (sometimes right away) with the squeaks and farts. Dexter couldn't wear these. :)

The cushioning and build quality seems really good on these shoes, but they are relatively pointed in the toe, even in the size 4E I ordered. I have nearly rectangular feet, and they put undue pressure on my toes. If your feet are narrower, give them a try, but if wide in the toes, check elsewhere. I really liked how they felt in the heel when walking around, but can't wear shoes that blister my toes.

Extremely comfortable! I have had several pairs over the years, it always the go to shoe when out gallivanting round. Tried wearing them to work, not good if you work in my field which is truck/travel centers. Extremely slick on wet tiled floors or kitchen areas and slick on truck diesel fueling islands also. And in the hot GA and FL heat they don't breathe well enough to work in. If you're looking for a cheap comfy shoe to beat around in though, these are are definitely it.

I've been buying these shoes for quite a few years. The quality of manufacture kind of went down hill a few years ago, every pair of shoes would start squeaking after just a few days of wear. Seems like they've fixed the squeak problem. Worn them for almost a month and no sign of squeaking yet...knock on wood.

I've worn Air Monarchs for years. Overall I like the shoes. They hold up reasonably well and they're quite comfortable. I have a wide foot and wear a 4E shoe. The biggest problem with these shoes is that they develop a horrible squeak after a short while of wearing them. Seriously, these shoes are loud enough you can't sneak up on a corpse in them. I'm considering a change at this point even though I love the comfort. I have yet to own a pair of these that didn't make gosh-awful noises, and frankly I can't believe Nike has not known about it long enough to have remedied it. It's quite a lot for me to change shoe brands as I'm a creature of habit and stick with things I like. I guess I'm just tired of sounding like a car horn when I walk.

The shoe fit is true. They could give you a little longer lace with the shoe. They feel a little bulkier then other shoes I have had but still are good.

Returning this shoe as it looks like a shoe for a very large kid. Although it is the correct size, it is too bulky looking for the average size boy. It fits fine, the problem is the appearance of it.

As I have wide feet, I like the 4E available. I wish it was available in all colors. The shoes are very comfortable, but develop a very loud squeaking noise with every step on carpet, concrete rock. I would like to continue buying but am very leery of the squeak. Hopefully this issue has been addressed by Nike.

I spend most of my days on my feet and walking, which is why I choose the Nike Air Monarch. I'm not a small guy, so this shoe takes a beating and still provides comfort for the long haul. If you use insoles, put some powder between the insole and the shoe--or you'll squeak a lot. I've been wearing Nike Air Monarchs for five years, and I go through about two pairs a year.

Comfortable shoes. But these like all other Nikes run a size small for me, so I have to order a size larger.

My husband LOVES them. I would not have chosen them - rather clunky-looking, a big fat black sneaker, but at the end of a long day on his feet, he just grins and says, "Wow, I'm glad I bought these!" Style is a 3 or 4 rating, comfort is a 10. They run true to size.

I'm a fan of this design, I bought Monarchs II and III and they always performed great as my main sneakers - so I knew I'd be getting these when they came out. I'm still happy with them, even though the design has gotten so plain that these look a bit like institutional shoes if worn with pants. LOL And yeah, they fit a little loose, so you may wish to try a half size smaller than you usually wear. Otherwise? A good purchase. :)