The Air Monarch is getting a suede update for Holiday 2026, with Nike bringing out two new versions of the familiar trainer in Cacao Wow and Black. Both keep the same bulky shape the model is known for, while Gum Medium Brown outsoles give the pack a more seasonal finish.

Instead of the usual leather build, suede takes over most of the upper and gives the Monarch a softer, more seasonal look. The Cacao Wow version stays in the brown family from the upper through the midsole, while the Black pair keeps things darker before the gum sole breaks up the color underneath.

Nothing has been exaggerated or reshaped for this release. The bulky Air Monarch profile remains intact, which separates these from the more extreme Martine Rose collaboration from 2019. This pack is much more straightforward, with the material change doing most of the work.

The Nike Air Monarch “Suede” Pack releases during Holiday 2026 through Nike.com and select retailers. Each colorway will be priced at $100.

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