Falling right in line with today’s current sneaker industry trends, the is a far cry from the wave of sock-like NMDs, Ultra Boosts, and Roshes, offering up a chunky, “dad” shoe-like silhouette drawing inspiration from the cult classic Air Monarch. In its early life, the Tekno has come dressed in a bounty of flashy color schemes, textiles, and patterns, and its newest outfit keep things relatively toned down with an attractive Obsidian Mist kit. In support of that greyish-blue hue, Beaverton has ushered in a creamy sail shade to provide contrast on its chiseled midsole, Swoosh branding, and multi-leveled heel piece.
Nike’s Monarch 2.0, the , is no stranger to new fabrications as prior releases have used diverse sets of swatches that completely outdo past iterations. Now arriving in a set that’s reminiscent of the ever-classic denim material, the pair is touching on retro themes and adding that final piece to a much darker Canadian Tuxedo puzzle. A yellow weft shines underneath the black dyed yarns of the twill, weaving in a much brighter tone that gives the model an earth toned appearance upon first glance. Sole units are left white, adding a bit of lightness, with swooshes, pull tabs, and hard shell panels complimenting in their bold hue.
2018’s ultimate dad shoe will finally be available in dad-friendly sizes, as the “Phantom” colorway of is set to release in a men’s version after originally dropping in women’s sizes May 5th. A modernized take on the legendary Nike Monarch, the shoe features an upper with off-white overlays and very light olive underlays, plus retro tooling borrowed directly from the aforementioned Monarch.
Nike’s modified Monarch silhouette dubbed appropriately as the has spawned a series of new colorways that are anything but, utilizing a mix of interesting materials and a slew of vibrant tones. This forthcoming pair, which seemingly has an unorthodox identity crisis, is blending luxe aesthetics with the contemporary ideals found in most common releases. Extending far into the realm of the avant garde, a blue-donning animal print lines the underlays of the upper with the overarching panels coming hit in a sultry black suede. Texture is the topic of choice here, with every facet showing visual interest in one way or another.
large plastic heel shank is dressed in a similar shade of blue, and for another burst of color the outsole boasts a pop of bold infrared detailing that stands out tremendously from the thick white midsole. A finishing touch of detailing is provided by the mismatched red and blue swooshes on the insole — a clever embellishment somewhat reminiscent of Skepta‘s Air Max 97/BWs, another shoe that called upon the French flag for inspiration.
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