Nike Mind 001 Flyknit Surfaces in Bronze Eclipse
Nike is expanding the Mind 001 Flyknit lineup with a Bronze Eclipse colorway that balances restrained earth tones with unexpected pops of energy. The gradient-driven upper and glowing orange accents suggest the line is maturing beyond its initial color-blocking approach.
By Jordan Ellis
The Nike Mind 001 Flyknit continues its 2026 pipeline with a colorway that leans toward compositional coherence rather than visual shock value. The Bronze Eclipse iteration merges a black-to-bronze gradient across the Flyknit upper with Total Orange foam sphere nodes positioned underneath—a design choice that transforms what could read as monochromatic into something layered and dimensional.
The gradient structure grounds the shoe in a neutral palette while the orange accents provide counterpoint without overwhelming the overall aesthetic. This restraint marks a deliberate departure from earlier Flyknit executions in the Mind 001 series, which relied on more vivid color transitions between upper and nodal system.
Design Direction
The Mind 001 platform continues to differentiate itself through its sphere-node structure, a material and visual signature that echoes Nike's ongoing exploration of foam visibility and articulated sole design. The Bronze Eclipse colorway leverages this feature strategically—the orange nodes function as intentional focal points rather than pure technical elements, suggesting a growing dialogue between form and ornamentation within the line.
With an MSRP of $95 and SKU IR2175-200, the Mind 001 remains positioned as accessible design experimentation rather than premium positioning. The retail landscape currently supports strong Nike inventory at discount, with the brand's Sportswear offerings averaging 34% off across major retailers, though release-day pricing on new models typically holds firm.
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Release Info
Product: Nike Mind 001 Flyknit "Bronze Eclipse"
Colorway: Bronze Eclipse/Black/Total Orange
SKU: IR2175-200
MSRP: $95 USD
Release Date: TBD
Availability: Pending official Nike announcement; expected to release through Nike.com and select retailers
