Description
The Nike Mind 001 Slide ‘Blackened Blue Game Royal’ (2026) brings a moodier register to one of Nike’s boldest recent ideas. The Mind series was developed through the brand’s Mind Science research, an exploration of how footwear can engage the senses as well as support the body, and the slip-on Mind 001 is its flagship. Released on 30 April 2026, this edition trades the line’s lighter palettes for rich, layered blues.
Overview
Officially listed as Blackened Blue/Game Royal-Metallic Copper-White under style code HQ4307-400, the slide grounds its streamlined, one-piece construction in a deep Blackened Blue that reads almost black in low light. Vivid Game Royal delivers the contrast, most notably across the circular pressure nodes on the outsole, which are engineered to activate specific points along the sole of the foot with every step. Metallic Copper detailing adds an unexpected warmth against the cool-toned build, while the contoured footbed and backless, open construction make slipping in and out effortless. Equally suited to post-training recovery and easy everyday styling, it is minimalism with genuine intent. Every pair is authenticated by hand at PUSHAS, so you can shop with confidence.
Key Highlights
• Mind Science Design: Part of Nike’s mindful footwear category, built from research into sensory feedback and wellbeing.
• Sensory Pressure Nodes: Game Royal circular nodes across the outsole are designed to stimulate targeted points along the foot’s sole.
• Rich Colour Layering: A near-black Blackened Blue base is cut with Game Royal, Metallic Copper and White for depth and contrast.
• Official Details: Style code HQ4307-400, released 30 April 2026.
