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Nike Unveils Their First-Ever Recovery Slide: The Mind 001

September 27, 2025
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Nike is stepping into the recovery shoe market with the futuristic Mind 001, a bold slide designed to help athletes recharge after training. Launching this October, here’s why it matters.

Nike is stepping into new territory with the launch of its first recovery-focused footwear: the Nike Mind 001 “Light Smoke Grey.”

Why this launch matters

The Mind 001 isn’t just another casual slip-on.

It represents Nike’s first big move into recovery shoes, aiming to support athletes during downtime with a design that mixes performance-driven comfort and futuristic aesthetics.

What’s coming

Dropping in October 2025, the Nike Mind 001 will debut in a sculpted “Light Smoke Grey” with accents of Photon Dust, Hyper Crimson, and Chrome.

The slide features a molded upper with breathable perforations, a ripple-edged midsole, and bold orange outsole pods engineered to assist recovery after training or racing.

Branding remains minimal and sharp: a stitched mini Swoosh on the toe and a chrome version along the lateral side.

The shoes come in a special “Nike Mind Science Department” box, reinforcing the experimental concept behind the model.

Pricing starts at $90 when it lands this fall via Nike.com and select retailers. A wider release is set for spring 2026, with the price increasing to $120.

The bigger picture

The Mind 001 continues Nike’s journey of blending performance and lifestyle footwear, joining past experiments like the Calm Slide and ISPA range.

But unlike those, the Mind 001 has a clear focus: recovery.

With brands like Oofos and Adidas already leading the charge in recovery footwear designing ergonomic slides to ease muscle fatigue and promote faster rest Nike is now making a serious statement in this growing category.

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