Break out your lawnmower, dust off your NT denim get angry at everything we are looking back at the 2003 release of the Nike Air Monarch. These grandpa approved gems were designed (in the words of Nike) “as an entry level product for the consumer who appreciates comfort and versatility at a great value”. Features included a combination of synthetic leather and mesh, seamless lining, Phylon midsole, encapsulated heel air sole unit and non marking solid rubber outsole for traction on a variety of surfaces. Ultimately with the popularity of such a low key shoe like the Monarch you realize that no shoe in the Nike Archive is off limits for mass appeal.
