Double Tap to Zoom
Nike
1 / 15

Brand: Martine Rose x Nike

Model: Air Monarch

Key Features: The quintessential dad shoe is dressed in three distinct colorways (white, black, pink) and features a completely redesigned upper. Distortions along both the lateral and medial sides as well as the toe box give the sneaker an exaggerated bulky shape. Martine Rose and Nike branding is seen throughout.

Release Date: January 12

Price: $250 / €250 / £170

Buy: Nike

Editor’s Notes: Martine Rose and Nike have come together for what the Swoosh describes as “probably the best collaboration in the world.” The duo take the Air Monarch, the poster boy of American dad shoes, and make it even chunkier.

According to Nike, Rose started out designing her version of the Air Monarch by fitting a size 18 upper onto size 9 tooling, resulting in an unusual shape.

The sneaker, which drops in pink, black, and the Monarch’s signature white/blue colorway today, January 12, retails for $250. An apparel capsule comprising tracksuits and a football jersey has been released alongside the sneakers.

Flip through the images of the kicks above and let us know if you'll be copping in the comments below.

To stay updated on everything happening in the sneaker world, follow @Highsnobietysneakers on Instagram, check our sneaker release date calendar, and subscribe to our sneaker chatbot on Facebook to receive lightning quick updates to your inbox.

We Recommend
  • A Military Boot-Style Air Jordan Steps Out of the Shadows
  • Even at Its Sweetest Hour, Nike’s Air Max Boot Is Still Tough as a Tank
  • No More Sweating Over What to Wear to the Gym. In Nike, You Just Sweat
  • This Mountain-Warm "Lava" Jacket Fits in a Pocket
What To Read Next
  • Robyn Is Tapping Into the Power of the Hoodie
  • An adidas Superstar Stomper Too Sturdy To Be a Sneaker
  • A Military Boot-Style Air Jordan Steps Out of the Shadows
  • British Style Is the Milk to Fashion's Current Coffee Order. Make That Tea, Actually
  • Salomon's Retro Trail Sneaker Used to Whisper. Aries Made It Scream (EXCLUSIVE)
  • New Balance’s Barely There Trail Shoe Looks Better When It's Barelier There