Nike Mind 001/002 Drops April 30 With New Colorways
Nike is extending the Mind series' run with a substantial April 30 drop featuring five Mind 001 and two Mind 002 colorways. The release introduces gradient treatments alongside established classics, maintaining the lineup's signature appeal driven by the neuroscience-informed pod technology and persistent scarcity across retail channels.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Nike Mind franchise shows no signs of slowing. Following recent restocks that cleared shelves quickly, Swoosh is staging another substantial push on April 30, introducing fresh colorway iterations across both the entry-level 001 and premium 002 silhouettes.
The Mind 001 arrives in five distinct options at the $95 price point. The collection balances proven foundations—a white/red/black option and a "Pearl Pink" variant—with three new gradient-treated pieces: "Geode Teal," "Blackened Blue," and "Team Red." The ombre applications represent a subtle evolution of the slide's established aesthetic, adding visual depth without disrupting the understated design language.
Design & Technology
Both silhouettes leverage the Mind system's core innovation: individually articulated pods underfoot engineered through neuroscience-backed research. The technology has become central to the collection's market traction, though scarcity remains the more tangible driver of demand. The Mind 002 takes a more restrained approach to its April release, settling on two aquatic blue tonalities at $145.
The colorway strategy reflects Nike's understanding of contemporary slide culture: while technical storytelling matters, colorway accessibility and visual differentiation ultimately determine retail success. The gradient treatments position the Mind 001 as a more compelling alternative to the standard color-blocking found across most competitor offerings.
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Release Info
Nike Mind 001 (Five colorways)
- Retail Price: $95
- Release Date: April 30, 2026
- Retailers: Nikestore US, Champs, DICK's (app-exclusive options)
- SKUs: HQ4307-101, HQ4307-301, HQ4307-400, HQ4307-601, HQ4309-610 (women's)
Nike Mind 002 (Two colorways)
- Retail Price: $145
- Release Date: April 30, 2026
- Retailers: Nikestore US, Champs
- SKUs: HQ4308-400
