Customer Reviews Nike Air Monarch IV

I had a pair of Air Monarchs that I loved and lasted for years. I finally wore out the soles and I had to replace them, so I ordered the "same." Definitely not the same - they are not comfortable to wear, even after a few months of breaking in. I probably won't wear them again.

Sooo LOUD that I cannot wear them. The sole is made with two pieces that are interwoven, but not connected. The two pieces slide and SQUEAK so loud that indoors or out people will stop and look. Terrible design flaw makes the shoe un-wearable. I'd return, but Zappos says that you cannot return once worn and you cannot hear the sound without wearing.

Very noisy squeak with every step. No change with different flooring, it is how the sole is made in two parts that slide against each other with each step. Design flaw.

I have been wearing these shoes for only a couple of weeks now. I like the fit and comfort and began to think this was going to be better than I expected, and then it happened. The right shoe started squeaking with every step I took. It’s very annoying to walk down the hallway of the school I teach at and have all my students ask where’s the mouse? So if you want squeakers instead of sneakers, definitely buy these. Otherwise run away. I don’t feel like Zappos will refund me either since they have a whole 2weeks of wear and no original packaging. As I tell my students - “caveat emptor”.

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The squeak started in both shoes 6 days after i started wearing them. I have tried everything to stop the squeaking to no avail.Its unbelievable that Zappos would sell such a poorly manufactured product. Time to try shoes.com and and another shoe.

After several days the shoes began to squeak. They were not exposed to water at any time.

Will return for a larger size. Love the looks of the shoe but it runs small.

The shoes felt perfect and looked great. The issue was they squeaked so loud I had to return them. These were a replacement for a previous pair of Air Monarch's I've worn for the last 4 years. Very disappointed at the shoes quality.

Could not even get my foot in the shoes. WAY too narrow. The leather did not "give".

Wish I could return item

good

Did not fit. Right shoe had problems with insert. There was a poor fit, like a ridge across the ball of your foot inside the right shoe. Shoes were replaced but second pair had similar problem with right shoe. Seems like there was an issue with the way the insert was glued in the right shoe. Left shoe was OK for both sets of shoes. These were Black size 11 medium width. May not be an issue with other sizes or colors.

ZERO stars, I would not recommend these. No matter how well they fit, the squeaky noise they make with every footstep is not worth it. There is something wrong inside these sneakers, and no, you cannot remove the padding / footbed inside because of the way it is glued in. I am actually GLAD that sneaker soles only last about 6 months because these Nike Air Monarch IV are simply garbage. Do not buy these unless you do not mind squeaky steps no matter where you walk, no matter what the surface.

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

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.