Mind 001 Slide Black Chrome

Mind 001 Slide Black Chrome

Eric Avar’s Mind Science Department Debuted Here

The Mind 001 launched January 8, 2026 as the first model from Nike’s newly-formed Mind Science Department, a unit headed by VP and innovation creative director Eric Avar. The Mind 001 Black Chrome released alongside the Light Smoke Gray opening colorway at $95 retail. Molded foam mule construction, 22 individual sensory pods on the outsole that move dynamically to stimulate foot receptors, perforated upper for ventilation, textile topcloth above the foot. Black foam shell with Chrome metallic outsole pods underneath, Nike Mind Science Department branding on the footbed, mini Swoosh at the center.

This is recovery footwear with a neuroscience-backed pitch, designed to help athletes sharpen focus and sensory awareness before and after competition. The shoe sold out in less than an hour on day one across multiple Nike channels. The Mind 001 Black Chrome sits among the most innovative Nike Mind reps in our catalog for collectors who tracked the launch-day shutout. Browse more colorways on the other Nike reps page, the wider catalog at replica sneakers. Mind 001 fits true to size in full sizes only, round up if you wear a half.