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Updated: 7 July 2026
About the release
The Nike Mind 001's 2026 rollout continues with one of the more considered colour executions of the run. The Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' is a women's exclusive release that runs a two-tone blue palette across the mule upper and the signature oversized outsole node system. Old Royal — a brighter, saturated blue — sits alongside Midnight Navy at the darker end, with Aluminium and Metallic Silver accents providing the only break from the blue family. Style code HQ4309-400.
Where the recent 'Triple Black' stripped every detail back into a single tone, the 'Old Royal' does the opposite — using two tones from the same colour family to give the silhouette real visual depth without reaching for a second hue. Deep Old Royal covers the sculpted foam body, the perforated forefoot panel and the raised collar, while the sole's rounded cushioning pods shift into a darker Midnight Navy finish. Small metallic silver Swooshes add a sharper break against the matte blue build, and inside the shoe, visible 'Nike Mind' and 'Mind Science Department' text keeps the tie to Nike's wellness-focused concept intact.
UK release is Tuesday 28 July 2026 for £80 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Women's exclusive sizing.
TL;DR – Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' HQ4309-400 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Model: Nike Mind 001 (recovery mule / slide)
- Colourway: Old Royal / Midnight Navy / Aluminium / Metallic Silver
- Style code: HQ4309-400
- UK retail price: £80
- US retail price: $95
- Sizing: Women's exclusive — no men's sizes available
- Where to buy: Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers
- Key details: Tonal blue mule upper in Old Royal, sculpted foam body, perforated forefoot panel, raised collar, oversized cushioning pods in Midnight Navy, metallic silver Swooshes, visible 'Nike Mind' and 'Mind Science Department' interior text, 22 sensory nodes under the foot, podded outsole architecture
Release date and price
The Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' releases in the UK on Tuesday 28 July 2026 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers. UK retail is £80, with US retail set at $95.
This is a women's exclusive release. There are no men's sizes available in this drop. If you usually wear men's, use Nike's women's size guide to convert. Given every previous Mind 001 colourway has sold out on launch, expect strong day-one demand.
Design and details
The Mind 001's 2026 rollout has moved through a range of palette approaches — high-contrast bright colours early on, monochrome black more recently, and now a tonal two-blue execution. The 'Old Royal' signals a maturing silhouette. Early releases needed loud palettes to establish the shoe's identity. This one lets the architecture do the work.
Old Royal foam upper
The upper runs in Old Royal — a saturated, deep royal blue — across the sculpted foam body of the mule. It covers the perforated forefoot panel and the raised collar in a near-uniform finish, with the perforations acting as the primary ventilation detail across the forefoot and sidewalls. The foam construction reads as matte, letting the tonal blue land as a solid base rather than a glossy statement finish.
Midnight Navy outsole nodes
The Mind 001's signature oversized cushioning pods — the podded outsole architecture that gives the shoe its unmistakable side profile — shift into a slightly darker Midnight Navy finish. The tonal shift creates depth without breaking the blue family, and lets the outsole's functional architecture read as part of the colourway rather than a separate design element. Underfoot, the 22 sensory nodes that define the model's Mind Science concept remain in place.
Metallic silver Swooshes
The colourway's only real departure from blue comes through metallic silver Swooshes on the lateral side. They function as the sharp break the palette needs — enough to stop the shoe reading as flat monochrome, but restrained enough to keep the two-tone blue as the lead story. This is the standard branding execution across most Mind 001 releases, and it lands well against the tonal blue base.
Interior branding
Inside, the shoe carries visible 'Nike Mind' and 'Mind Science Department' text — the branding language tying the model back to Nike's wellness-focused Mind franchise. It's a quiet detail only visible when the shoe comes off, but it's a consistent internal signature across the Mind 001 line.
Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' images
Credit: Nike
The Mind franchise and the 22-node system
The Mind 001 was announced in October 2025 and made its retail debut in January 2026, following what Nike says was over ten years of development. It came out of Nike's newly launched Mind Science Department — a team of neuroscientists focused on athlete preparation and recovery — and forms one half of a two-model line alongside the sneaker-format Mind 002.
Each Mind 001 features 22 individual sensory nodes directly under the foot. The nodes are designed to stimulate the foot with each step, activating sensory areas of the brain in a way Nike's Mind Science team has developed to help the wearer stay present and connected to their surroundings. Erling Haaland, who wears the shoes before and after games, has spoken about the effect: "Every step I take, I think of the shoe and what I feel in my feet, which is a good thing. It helps me to bring balance to my game."
Since launching, the Mind 001 has consistently sold out across every colourway. The 'Old Royal' sits alongside the recent 'Triple Black' as one of the more considered palette executions of the year — both moving the model into more everyday-wearable territory after early bright-colour releases established the shoe's identity.
Where to buy
The Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' releases on Tuesday 28 July 2026 for £80 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Women's exclusive sizing. Browse all Nike Mind 001 releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' UK release date?
The Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' releases on Tuesday 28 July 2026 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers.
How much does the Nike Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £80. US retail is $95.
What is the style code for the Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal'?
The style code is HQ4309-400. The colourway runs across Old Royal, Midnight Navy, Aluminium and Metallic Silver.
Does the Mind 001 Slide 'Old Royal' come in men's sizes?
No. This is a women's exclusive release. There are no men's sizes available in this drop. If you usually wear men's, you can use Nike's women's size guide to convert.
What is the Nike Mind 001?
The Mind 001 is a recovery mule from Nike's Mind franchise, launched in January 2026 after a decade of development. It features 22 individual sensory nodes on the footbed, designed by Nike's Mind Science Department to help wearers stay present and connected while walking. It sits alongside the sneaker-format Mind 002 as part of a two-model line.
How does 'Old Royal' compare to other Mind 001 colourways?
'Old Royal' is one of the more considered colour executions of the 2026 rollout. Early Mind 001 releases leaned on high-contrast bright palettes. Recent drops have shifted into more everyday-wearable territory — the 'Triple Black' stripping everything into one tone, and this 'Old Royal' running two blues from the same family with metallic silver accents. Both moves signal a maturing silhouette.
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