Nike Mind 001

The Nike Mind 001 marks the debut of Nike’s new “Mind” platform — a neuroscience-driven footwear concept built to help athletes feel more grounded, aware, and present in their movements. Instead of focusing on speed or cushioning alone, the Mind series places sensory feedback at the center of its design. The Mind 001 takes shape as a slip-on mule, emphasizing ease, comfort, and recovery. Its companion, the Nike Mind 002, delivers the same principles in the form of a sneaker.

The Mind 001 is made up of 22 independent foam nodes attached to a flexible, water-resistant base. These pods act almost like pistons — shifting and responding to terrain to deliver a precise sense of ground feel, essentially massaging the foot and allowing athletes to create a sharper connection between their body and environment. This concept stems from years of research by Nike’s internal Mind Science Department, which explores the brain–body relationship in athletic performance.

While not included in Nike’s press materials for the shoes, the term foot reflexology is an important one here. Foot reflexology is a type of massage that applies pressure to specific points on the feet, based on the theory that these points correspond to different organs and systems in the body. It’s believed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being by stimulating nerve pathways and balancing energy flow.

The Nike Mind 001 debuts Spring 2026 for $95 USD. Several colorways are set to release on January 8th. See all our latest coverage surrounding the model below.