Nike Mind 001 "Blackened Blue"

TLDR: The Nike Mind 001 ‘Blackened Blue’ brings a fresh gradient style to the hyped Recovery silhouette. Futuristic design meets innovative Node technology. Releasing on 11 April 2026 for €90.

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With the Mind 001, Nike has surprisingly landed a real hype hit in 2026. The futuristic silhouette, based on neuroscience-inspired technology, sold out quickly in the first drops – now a fresh restock is coming with the “Blackened Blue” colourway.

Visually, Nike is focusing on a new feature this time: gradient design. The upper starts in a dark blue, almost black, and flows seamlessly into lighter, vibrant shades of blue. Particularly striking is the contrast with the white nodes under the foot, which are not only functional but also stand out visually. Small details such as metallic mini-Swooshes round off the look.

However, the technology remains at the heart of the design: the characteristic nodes are strategically placed and are designed to stimulate pressure points to promote comfort and recovery. Combined with the one-piece mule construction, the result is a hybrid of a slide and a trainer that is currently quite unique.

If you’re looking for more info on releases or restocks, check out Grailify – you’ll always stay up to date there 😉

The release is scheduled for 11 April 2026 (and in some cases late April at other retailers).

You can get the trainer from Nike and selected retailers. The retail price is €90. For more shops and updates, it’s worth checking out Grailify.