Nike has continued to sell out of its mule through each release since the silhouette debuted in January, and the next opportunity to purchase it will deliver a new build.
The Nike Mind 001 “Hyper Royal” will unveil a Flyknit tongue in less than a week. Although the area previously employed another knit material with perforations, it was thicker and had more of a spongey feel. The switch to Nike’s signature knit technology should prove thinner and more flexible while introducing a new aesthetic. Flyknit obviates the need for perforations in the name of breathability.
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Also promising intrigue is the colorway itself, which opts for a gradient on its foam mold that runs from black to blue to match its outsole. The defining nodules underfoot arrive in volt green, and the vibrant color reappears on the Swoosh embroidered onto the Flyknit.
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Flyknit surfaced on a new version of the Mind 002 sneaker in collaboration with Fragment, and inline release is expected later this year.
The Mind 001 and Mind 002 have been the vehicles for Nike’s neuroscience-backed nodule technology and the first product out of the company’s Mind Science division. Intended for wear before and after competitions, the shoes use pressure points mapped to induce feelings of calm and focus.
Many athletes across professional sports have taken strongly to the Mind shoes, and after being featured heavily at the Winter Olympics they’ll again have a presence at the World Cup.
The Nike Mind 001 “Hyper Royal” will release Wednesday through the Snkrs app. Pricing is set at $95.
