Nike Mind 001 “Mineral Slate” Is Built for Mental Reset

At this point, the Nike Mind 001 doesn’t need much of an introduction — it’s already become one of the most polarizing and talked-about pieces of footwear in recent memory. Equal parts recovery tool, design experiment, and cultural lightning rod, the slip-on mule continues to blur the line between performance science and lifestyle statement. Now, it’s back in a new “Mineral Slate” colorway that feels far more grounded than anything we’ve seen from the model so far.

Where earlier releases leaned into high-voltage reds or stark contrasts, “Mineral Slate” takes a quieter, more considered approach. The deep green upper reads almost medicinal, giving the Mind 001 a calming, spa-adjacent presence that feels intentional rather than flashy. That restraint makes the silhouette easier to digest visually, even if the concept beneath your feet remains anything but conventional.

The defining feature, of course, remains the sole. Twenty-two raised foam nodes sit beneath each foot, designed to stimulate sensory receptors and pull wearers back into the present moment. Whether you buy fully into the neuroscience or not, there’s no denying the physical experience is unlike anything else Nike currently offers. Walking feels deliberate, measured, and oddly meditative — an appropriate match for a colorway that suggests stillness over spectacle.

Subtle hits of contrast arrive via the orange nodes underfoot, offering just enough visual tension to keep the shoe from fading into the background. It’s a reminder that even in its calmest form, the Mind 001 is still meant to provoke conversation.

Expected to arrive on Nike.com ahead of Summer 2026, the Nike Mind 001 “Mineral Slate” continues to position itself as more than just footwear. It’s a prompt — to slow down, tune in, and rethink what performance and recovery can look like beyond the gym or the track.

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