Name: Nithtke Mind 001 Mineral Slate
SKU: nike-mind-001-mineral-slate_EU_36
Price: 23.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Nithtke Mind 001 Mineral Slate: the calm before the storm

The Nithtke Mind 001 Mineral Slate deliberately goes against the grain. Where its predecessors embraced vibrant reds or absolute blacks, this muted slate green colorway—somewhere between wet stone and dense forest—speaks a different language. The language of mindful recovery, slow and precise movements, and mental preparation rather than physical explosion. The orange Hyper Crimson nodes that pierce the green sole provide the only touch of contrast, discreet yet assertive, while the Metallic Platinum Swoosh elegantly captures the light. This isn't a colorway that seeks to impress—it's a colorway that invites you to slow down in order to move forward again. Developed by the Nithtke Mind Science Department after more than a decade of neuroscience research, the Mind 001 Mineral Slate has been available in unisex sizing since April 2026 for €95.

22 sensory nodes: the science beneath the foot

The Nithtke Mind 001 Mineral Slate features the same revolutionary technology as the entire Mind line: 22 independent foam nodes per shoe integrated into a flexible, waterproof sole. With each step, these nodes compress and rebound like pistons and gimbals, stimulating the sensory receptors in the sole of the foot. Neuroscience has validated this result: activation of brain areas linked to concentration and muscle recovery, recreating a barefoot sensation that prepares or regenerates the athlete depending on the time of day. The one-piece molded upper, made of lightweight foam and strategically perforated for breathability, slips on easily before or after your workout. A clean design, no laces, no friction.

For whom?

For the athlete who incorporates active recovery and mental preparation into their training protocol, with a strong preference for understated colors and functional design.