The Nike Mind 001 Slide is Nike's first recovery slide — a pre-game, post-game mule built on 22 foam nodes that press up into the sole of your foot. It landed in January 2026, sold out within minutes, and now commands a premium on the secondary market. Below are the Nike Mind 001 Slide colourways worth buying in 2026, ranked by how they're actually moving at PUSHAS — every pair authenticated by hand.

Nike Mind 001 Slide at a glance

• Brand / line: Nike — part of Nike Mind, developed by the Mind Science Department inside the Nike Sports Research Lab
• Model: Mind 001 Slide, Nike's first recovery slide
• Signature tech: 22 anatomically mapped foam nodes that move underfoot to stimulate the senses
• Released: January 2026 (first pairs 8 January 2026)
• PUSHAS market price: from A$260, set by sellers and moving with demand (at the time of writing)
• In stock now: all five colourways below are live at the time of writing, across men's and women's sizing
• Colourways covered: Blackened Blue Game Royal, White Speed Red, Black Chrome, Geode Teal Light Menta, Team Red University Red

What is the Nike Mind 001 Slide?

Most slides are an afterthought — something you flip on at the gym door. Nike built the Mind 001 to do the opposite: make you pay attention. The sole carries 22 independent foam nodes fixed to a water-resistant base, and as they flex underfoot they press into the sensory areas of your sole. Nike's pitch is that the sensation grounds you before a session and helps you switch off after one. Eric Avar, Nike's VP and creative director of innovation, framed it as footwear designed to "reawaken the foot, the body and the mind."

It is, in plain terms, the first slide Nike has ever positioned as performance gear rather than recovery filler — and the sneaker world treated it accordingly. The first colourways went up in January 2026 and were gone in minutes, which is how a humble slide ended up commanding the kind of secondary-market attention usually reserved for hyped sneakers. That scarcity is the backdrop to every pick below.

The best Nike Mind 001 Slide colourways to buy in 2026, ranked

This isn't a guess at what looks good in product shots. The order below follows what's genuinely moving through PUSHAS — the colourways buyers keep coming back for, balanced against which ones still have sizes live.

1. Blackened Blue Game Royal — the one to own

The deep navy upper with a gold Swoosh is the most complete Mind 001 to date, and it's the strongest seller on PUSHAS by value. Gold-on-navy reads dressier than any other pair in the range, so it carries beyond the gym in a way the brighter colourways don't. If you're buying one, buy this one. In stock from A$345 across nine sizes (at the time of writing). Browse the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Blackened Blue Game Royal'.

2. White Speed Red — the volume favourite

Clean white with a sharp red Swoosh, and the colourway that's shifted the most pairs on PUSHAS. It's the easiest Mind 001 to style — white slides go with everything — which is exactly why it sells. The trade-off is that white shows wear fast, so it's a wear-it-or-keep-it decision. Live from A$290 across nine sizes (at the time of writing). See the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'White Speed Red'.

3. Black Chrome — the stealth pick

All-black with an iridescent chrome Swoosh that catches the light. It's the most restrained pair in the line-up and the one that hides scuffs and gym grime best — the practical choice that still looks considered. Live from A$390 across seven sizes (at the time of writing). Shop the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Black Chrome'.

4. Geode Teal Light Menta — the loud one

The boldest colourway Nike has put on the Mind 001, all teal and mint. It won't be for everyone, and that's the point: it's the pair that gets noticed, and the one collectors gravitate to precisely because it's harder to wear. In stock from A$355 across nine sizes (at the time of writing). View the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Geode Teal Light Menta'.

5. Team Red University Red — the sleeper

A tonal red build that flies under the radar next to the louder pairs but has a quiet following. If the headline colourways have sold through your size, this is the one worth checking — and it's the best-stocked pair in the range, live from A$260 across sixteen sizes (at the time of writing). See the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Team Red University Red'.

How to choose your pair

Pick on use, not just colour. If the slide is leaving the house, the Blackened Blue or Black Chrome carry the furthest. If it's a pure gym-and-recovery shoe, the White Speed Red is the cleanest daily option — just expect it to age. Sizing runs true to standard Nike slide sizing, and because every colourway sold out at launch, your real choice is whichever pair still has your size live. Don't wait on a restock; the Mind 001 hasn't been easy to catch since the day it dropped.

How much does the Nike Mind 001 Slide cost?

Because every colourway sold through quickly, pairs on PUSHAS start from around A$260 and climb with colourway and size — seller-set prices that move with demand (at the time of writing). That premium is the cost of access to a slide that's been close to impossible to buy since January.

Where to buy the Nike Mind 001 Slide in Australia & worldwide

Every Nike Mind 001 Slide on PUSHAS is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. Browse the full Nike Mind collection to see which colourways and sizes are live, or scan what else is hot in Trending. Look for the FASTEST tag for pairs ready to ship immediately, with global shipping from Sydney & Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

When did the Nike Mind 001 Slide release?

The Nike Mind 001 Slide released in January 2026, with the first pairs landing on 8 January 2026 and further colourways following through the year.

How much does the Nike Mind 001 Slide cost?

On PUSHAS, prices start from around A$260 and rise with colourway and size — set by sellers and reflecting live demand for a slide that sold out at launch (at the time of writing).

What makes the Nike Mind 001 different from a normal slide?

It's Nike's first recovery slide. The sole carries 22 anatomically mapped foam nodes that move underfoot to stimulate the senses — a technology from Nike's Mind Science Department, designed to help athletes focus before a session and reset after one.

Which Nike Mind 001 Slide colourway is best?

For versatility, the Blackened Blue Game Royal — its navy-and-gold finish carries beyond the gym. For a clean everyday pair, the White Speed Red. For something low-key, the Black Chrome.

Are PUSHAS Nike Mind 001 Slides authentic?

Yes. Every pair sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand before it ships, so you can shop with confidence — in Australia and worldwide.