Customer Reviews Nike Air Monarch IV

These are the best tennis shoes I've ever owned. Very comfortable, wear easy and are versatile across a number of environments. I will definitely purchase again.

The perfect classic look. Too bad it is crap. After two months they started making a horrible squeaking noise!

Comfortable and Good Looking. I like the air sole, the reflective swoosh mark (for walking after sunset) and the finger loop on the heel. I have owned at least 6 pairs of Air Monarchs (starting with the Air Monarch II). This is my third pair of Air Monarch IVs. I wear mine for walking. I walk 8-16 miles a week in them and they last about 6 months.

These are the most perfectly comfortable shoes for me - (9.5, wide 4E, very high insteps, moderately high arches, 300lbs of aching back and hips, an old fracture of the left 5th metatarsal, a torn toe cartilage resulting in a mild hammer-toe, and just a half-mile a day of walking). Not too hard to fit and please eh? In the course of my search this time I ended up ordering many other shoes pairs, and only ordered these as a last resort in case nothing else fit right. And it came down to these, with qualities the others didn't have - Perfect fit including arches, the toe box, the instep and lace length, the absolute most cushioning, high quality construction (these must be made in a different Nike factory), great lateral stability, no overheating, and easy cleaning. I guess you could actually train in these too. I know I'm training mine to do dishes, laundry and the trash.

It is true what people have said; these develop a squeak that is almost embarrassing. Many people have commented on my squeaky shoes. Zappos return policy is useless as well, because the squeak doesn't start until the 3rd or 4th day of wearing the shoes. By then, they are not in brand new condition as you have worn them outside and to work for a week almost. Overall though, if the squeakiness wasn't there, the shoe would be perfect. If you don't mind squeaky shoes, these are for you.

Good shoe. Appears to be as good as the original Air Monarch I've been buying and wearing for over 20 years.

I have not yet experienced the sort of squeaking I read about in other reviews, but I will give up some quiet for the unparalleled comfort of the Nike AirSole.

I received my product in the correct size as ordered and excellent condition with good packaging and in good time.

I bought these due to the wider width availability, I like the shoes but the squeaking is very annoying, and I have contacted Nike about this. Hopefully they will stand behind their product!

I love these sneakers. They are at a good price and are really comfortable. I go to the gym twice a day and they really hold up. I have been buying them for 3 years they are the only sneakers I wear.

Don't waste your money! I have now purchased two pairs of these and both pairs started squeaking within a month of purchase - just from normal use. I don't run/jog/sports or anything. I am a photographer and walk around a lot...but, really - less than a month after purchase these squeak to the point of complete annoyance! Don't waste your money! I am not the only one with this complaint - check out other reviews on the internet.

I have worn Monarch for years and they are very comfortable. I am on my feet for 8 to 10 hours a day and they work very well.

I like Nikes, but some are really expensive. Not these, I just bought these about a week ago in white/silver. All my shoes get dirty fast including these and I don't see the point of buying expensive Nikes.

I purchased these for my 16 yr old son-he likes to wear Nike tennis shoes to school-they always fit his foot the best (med/wide width foot) and these proved true again! Comfortable from day 1. There wasn't a store nearby who had these shoes, so we decided to order from Zappos, they were here the next day which was fantastic-we'll definitely do it again.

I have worn this model shoe for 10 years and have gone through many pairs. The last pair I bought were made in Vietnam and were comfortable from beginning to end. The one's I just purchased were made in China. The shoes were noticeably stiffer and needed to be broken-in. This is the first time it happened. Once broken in, they squeak when I walk. This does not seem to be the same quality shoe I have purchased in the past.

I'm a big guy, shoes holds up very good. Great shoe for the price. wear a pair every day to work.

Great deal from Zappos, and I love the shoe. I bought two pair. The deals are great on this site!

I placed an order with Zappos, and 2 1/2 days they were on my feet, now that is fast. And I got just what I had ordered - no mess-ups. Thanks Zappos.

I wear these shoes to officiate basketball. I buy a new pair every year. Year one, I wear them on the court. Year 2, they rotate to my casual shoes. Year 3, they become my yard mowing shoes. Comfort and performance-wise, they are the best shoes I've found in this price range. As someone else pointed out, however, they are very loud. On the court it doesn't matter. But when I'm strolling through Target with cart full of groceries, I'm not exaggerating when I say that heads do actually turn and look. That's how loud they are. If you can live with that, this is a great shoe.

Awesum shoes so far. The kind of shoes fit me good because once I tie them I can put them on and take them off without untying. no complaints at all!

This is a great fitting walking shoe! Its size is true to fit. The only problem is the Chinese rubber starts to squeak after 60 days wear.

I am on my feet 8-10 hours a day so I ordered this particular shoe in an extra wide and found it to work very good for me. For some reason Nike brand shoes, I have found, have developed a little noise/squeak when flexing, but you can live with it. As with pretty much all shoes nowadays, an excellent arch support is nearly impossible to find. Once these seat in, I will most likely have to use my arch support inserts, but for now they are working just fine. Very comfortable!

Great comfort, fit, price, and service! Great shoes when you must wear black shoes for work and are on your feet all day.

I bought 2 pairs and had to return them both; very comfortable shoe. Both after about 6 weeks both pairs, which were all black, developed a very loud squeak in the shoe. It was horrible. I was so disappointed since they are so comfortable.

Love these shoes! I'm on my feet 10 hours a day for work and find these shoes to be extremely comfortable. These are my 3rd pair!