Customer Reviews Nike Air Monarch IV

The air cushion leaks causing a squeaking sound.

This shoes exactly good, but Zappos send me the 4E Extra Wide model , no D Medium :( so it fits bad because of width

Toe box was WAY too narrow for my wide feet, but this is the case with every shoe I have ever worn besides Crocs. Also way too much padding on the heel, making ergonomic gait basically impossible.

I've owned at least ten pairs of this exact shoe over the years. It's the shoe I work in. It's squeaky, but really comfortable. That said, I returned this pair and will never buy another pair of Nike shoes again. If they choose to applaud someone like Colin Kaepernick, then I choose to spend my money on another company's products. Zappos handled the return perfectly and I'll be buying something else from Zappos to replace these.

This was to be my second pair of Nike Air Monarch IV. I came across the first pair several years ago and, after learning how to get rid of the infamous squeak (baby powder under the insole), they were the most comfortable shoes I ever had. I wore them whenever I could. They were my automatic choice for trips. Being black leather, I could almost get away with them when 'dressing up'. I finally wore the soles down and I was eager to get a brand new pair. I'm sorry (really sorry) to report that these are not the Nike Air Monarchs I previously had. They seemed a little 'stiffer' when I put them through the indoor on-the-carpet test period but I could not wait to get out there with my new favorite shoes. In print, on the box and inside the shoe, these are the exact same size (12 4E) as the old ones but that's where the similarity ends. They never 'relaxed' to a comfortable shape and remain smaller and tighter than their predecessors. They gave me corns. They restrict my feet until, by day's end, I can't stand having them on. The original pair are so far back in my order history that I'm not going to try to compare SKU numbers, but these are either a different batch that are cut differently or they are a smaller size that is mislabeled. Like I said, I've tried them outside too much now so I guess I'm stuck with them.

I've had 4 pair of them. I would love the shoe, Except after a while, they all start squeaking loudly when you walk. It blows my mind that they haven't fixed this problem since most folks have experienced it and it's widely known. Too noticeable to keep wearing them.

They do not fit very well , i hate them

I have worn the white/blue version of this shoe for years. Decided to try this color. Don't know if it is this one shoe or a design problem but there is a large seam (or something) in the ankle area. After 5 minutes of wearing them, my ankle started hurting in that specific spot. Might try another pair to see or go back to old Faithful.

Don't be fooled by the picture or name like I was. These shoes are heavy, stiff, clunky and uncomfortable. No way these are running shoes. I tried them for 2 days and hated them. I was going to return them but according to the return policy I couldn't because I wore them. Don't waste your money on these shoes. If I wear them at all it will be to work in the yard

What Happened? I have been ordering the Nike Air Monarch's for years with great results but now these shoes feel flimsy and thin. Are they making then thinner to save money? The bottom of my feet are bruised, my ankles hurt, and my knees hurt.

If you like loud, squeaky shoes, your going to love these babies! Great fit, decent price, but NEVER AGAIN, Nike! Are you listening? No, I didn't think so, since you never bothered to reply to my emails. Tried the fixes offered online, no good. Oh well, looking elsewhere for better qualiity. Surprised at Zappos, after all of the complaints, probably going to lose this customer too.

My boyfriend loved these shoes for working. Even though he said they felt a bit snug, he loved that his feet felt good after a day on his feet. Within a month, the toe portion had blown out of both shoes. Not from "wear", from faulty craftsmanship. It was the part on the top where the stitching goes into the sides of the shoes. Now he just uses them for yard work since they look like crap. Glad I didn't pay $100 for these shoes or I'd be really upset!

Very nice looking sneakers. Unfortunately, they are just more chinese garbage. Insole in right sneaker glued in off-center and hurts my heel after walking a while. Shoes have no ventilation at all and cook my feet after walking for 45 minutes or so.

I have been buying air monarch for years and have been satisfied. The last pair of black shoes have really disappointed me. I bought them in June of 16 and the completely broke down on the front of the shoe, big creases that rubbed on the big toe & formed a lump at the ball of the foot. I believe they have really cheapened this shoe from China. I will never buy another pair. I wish I could send you a picture of this shoe after wearing them...

These squeak with every step. See videos on how to fix this model on YouTube. Just ridiculous that Nike has not discontinued this shoe. I have returned two pairs and have given up. I know it sounds crazy but this shoe makes so much noise with every step, it has become infamous. Not a joke!

These are not very comfortable. There was a long break in. I had to send the first pair back because they started squeaking after about two weeks of wear.

These shoes squeak while walking right out of the box! Not a good thing. I have owned other pairs of the same shoes and those did not squeak until years later!

I bought Monarch for years and years because they were consistently comfortable and durable. They've changed. They start squeaking after a period of time and the sole doesn't have the air cushion it was famous for. It's not the same shoe. Nike isn't a quality brand anymore, so I'm moving on.

Love the way they look and feel, but after 3 pairs of them and they all are the noisiest shoe I've ever worn. The squeak loudly with every step. I will not buy again.

Here is where Nike is missing it. The squeak is not coming from between the sole and the surface being walked on. It is coming from the materials in the sole. Even when walking on carpet, the squeak is still there. I tried spraying WD-40 under the insole but it did not help. This is a major design flaw. It is loud enough to turn heads and get weird looks.

SQUEEKY!! These shoes used to be my favorite but I have since switched to New Balance because of the loud squeeking noise. It is VERY annoying! Wish NIKE would do something about this but apparently the right people aren't noticing how often the issue appears in reviews all over the internet.

These just don't last. For the first 2 months they are comfy, but then they start breaking down. It's about 3 months since I got these and the arch support in one shoe is utterly gone causing foot pain. It's really unfortunate!

I've finally given up on these shoes. It took only three weeks for them to start squeaking. I really liked this shoe, and the last pair never squeaked. But several of the previous ones did. I actually contacted Nike which was a joke, they were no help on the earlier shoes. I must say Zappos service has been excellent!

Shoe sole seems to be uneven - very uncomfortable. It's too bad because the rest of shoe is okay. I will not be buying this shoe again.