Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Mineral Slate' (2026)
Description
The Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Mineral Slate' (2026) belongs to one of the most fascinating chapters in recent Nike history — the debut of the Nike Mind franchise, the brand's first neuroscience-based footwear, developed by its Mind Science department and described as being "designed from the brain down". Unveiled in late 2025 and expanded through 2026, the Mind 001 reframes what a slide can be: not just recovery footwear, but a tool to help wearers feel calm, focused and present. This 'Mineral Slate' edition arrives under style code HQ4307-300 in the official Mineral Slate/Light Pumice-Hyper Crimson-Metallic Platinum colourway.
Overview
The defining feature sits underfoot: 22 independent foam nodes per shoe, anatomically mapped to the foot's most sensitive pressure points — packed closer together in the forefoot, spaced wider at the heel. Bonded to a flexible, water-resistant base, each node compresses and pivots like a piston as you move, delivering constant sensory feedback often likened to walking on bubble wrap and shown to activate key sensory regions of the brain. The slip-on mule construction uses a perforated, water-resistant foam upper with a textile topcloth that flexes with the nodes beneath. The muted green Mineral Slate tone is lifted by Hyper Crimson accents at the nodes and subtle Metallic Platinum details, giving a wellness-first design genuine everyday styling range.
Key Highlights
• Nike Mind Science Debut: The Mind 001 launched Nike's first neuroscience-based footwear line, built around calm, focus and recovery rather than performance alone.
• 22 Sensory Foam Nodes: Anatomically mapped nodes stimulate underfoot pressure points connected to sensory regions of the brain, grounding the wearer with every step.
• Soothing Mineral Slate Palette: A muted green execution with Hyper Crimson node accents — one of the franchise's most distinctive early colourways.
• Official Details: Style code HQ4307-300, released in 2026.
Authenticity: Non-retail (UA-grade), meaning these items are produced in the same factories and to similar specifications as retail versions, but are not sold through authorised brand channels, allowing us to offer them at significantly lower prices.
Returns & Exchanges: We offer a 30-day return and refund policy from the date of delivery.
Shipping: We ship worldwide and offer free worldwide shipping.
Product Images: All images shown are of the actual product and accurately represent what you will receive.
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WHY OUR PRICES
The honest answer. The question we hear most: how can you sell the same sneakers for so much less? Here's the full, transparent breakdown — not a marketing line.
Where your money goes
At a boutique — $400
- The shoe itself ~15–25%
- Flagship store rent overhead
- Global advertising overhead
- Celebrity partnerships overhead
- Multi-layer distribution overhead
At Sole Dept
- The shoe itself what you pay for
- Boutique rent removed
- Advertising levy removed
- Celebrity premium removed
- Intermediary margins removed
Why we can do it
Production cost
The materials, construction and labour in a quality pair are a fraction of the boutique price. The rest is overhead and brand premium.
The retail mark-up
Brands add huge mark-ups to fund advertising, flagship stores and distribution across dozens of countries — you pay for all of it, whether you want to or not.
The Sole Dept difference
We source directly through UA (unauthorised authentic) supply lines. Lean operating costs, and every dollar saved is passed to you at checkout.
PACKAGING & WHATS INCLUDED
Every pair arrives complete. When your order lands, it looks and feels exactly the way it should — the full retail presentation, nothing stripped out. Here's precisely what comes in the box.
What's in every order
Original branded box
Each pair ships in its correct branded shoe box with the matching size label and SKU — the same box the silhouette is meant to come in, protected inside an outer shipping carton so it arrives crush-free.
Complete original packaging
Tissue paper, silica packs, the branded wrapping and inserts that shape the shoe in transit — all present, just as you'd expect from a boutique unboxing.
Dust bags
Where the model is issued with dust bags, they're included — ideal for storing your pair, keeping it clean between wears, and travelling with it.
Extras & spares
Spare laces, alternate lace colours, replacement parts and any accessories that ship with the original — included in the box exactly as intended.
Free gift with every order
On top of the full packaging, every Sole Dept order includes a complimentary free gift as a thank-you — a small extra tucked in the box, on us.
The complete checklist
- Original branded shoe box
- Correct size & SKU label
- Tissue paper & inserts
- Dust bag(s), where issued
- Spare / alternate laces
- Included accessories & spares
- Protective outer shipping carton
- Complimentary free gift
Why it matters
Gift-ready
Because the presentation is complete, every order is ready to gift straight out of the mailer — no repackaging needed.
Protected in transit
Box-in-a-box shipping means your pair travels the way it should and reaches you in the same condition it left us.
Keeps its value
Complete original packaging, dust bags and extras help your pair hold its condition — and its resale appeal — for the long run.
Have a question about what's included with a specific pair? Email us at help@soledept.com and we'll confirm before you order.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Free 30-day returns & exchanges. Return within 30 days of delivery, unworn and in original condition with the original box and all accessories. Return shipping is free — we send you a prepaid, tracked label. Prefer a different size, colour or style? We’ll arrange an exchange subject to availability, or a full refund if you’d rather. Refunds are processed within 5–10 business days of us receiving and inspecting your return; your bank may take a little longer to post it. Read our full Refund Policy →
