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Updated: 6 July 2026
About the release
Nike's most talked-about launch of the year is back in what might be its cleanest execution yet. The Mind 001 'Triple Black' strips the experimental recovery mule down to a single tone across every component — no metallic Swoosh, no contrast nodes, no colour breaks. Just black foam flooding the whole silhouette, letting the shape and texture do the work. Style code HQ4307-005.
The build keeps everything that made the Mind 001 sell out on launch, just in a stealthier finish. The columned side panels, perforated tongue, moulded structural details and the signature 22 underfoot nodes all remain in place, finished in matching black rather than the contrast colours used on previous pairs. Branding stays low-profile — pressed-in logos on the tongue and barely visible vertical Swooshes along the lateral side. For a shoe built around an experimental concept, this is the most wearable colourway from the line to date. For the full breakdown of the Mind franchise itself, head to our Nike Mind 001 guide.
UK release is Tuesday 28 July 2026 for £80 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Unisex sizing.
TL;DR – Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' HQ4307-005 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Model: Nike Mind 001 (recovery mule)
- Colourway: Black / Anthracite / Cool Grey (Anthracite and Cool Grey appear only on the insole)
- Style code: HQ4307-005
- UK retail price: £80
- US retail price: $95
- Sizing: Unisex
- Where to buy: Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers
- Key details: Fully blacked-out foam upper, columned side panels, perforated tongue, moulded structural details, raised side structure, 22 matching underfoot nodes (first pair to feature tonal nodes), pressed-in tongue logos, barely visible vertical Swooshes on lateral side, tonal rubber outsole, Anthracite and Cool Grey insole
Release date and price
The Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' 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. Unisex sizing.
Every previous Mind 001 colourway has sold out on release. Given this is arguably the most versatile execution yet — the closest the model gets to a wardrobe-neutral option — expect demand to be strong. It's likely worth setting reminders for launch day.
Design and details
Most Mind 001 releases have used colour to draw attention to the model's more experimental design choices — bright orange Swooshes, contrast underfoot nodes, statement inserts. The 'Triple Black' does the opposite. By flooding everything in a single tone, the shoe becomes a study in shape rather than colour, and the result is the cleanest, most wearable version of the silhouette to date.
Fully blacked-out foam upper
The upper runs in black foam across every panel — the smooth main body, the columned side panels that are the Mind 001's most distinctive design element, and the perforated tongue. There's no material or tonal break anywhere on the upper. The finish gives the whole shoe a monolithic quality — parts of social media have already drawn Darth Vader comparisons — with the raised structural elements and moulded textures doing the heavy design work in place of colour contrast.
Tonal underfoot nodes
The Mind 001's signature detail — 22 individual sensory nodes on the footbed — is fully kept, but finished in matching black rather than the contrast colours used on previous pairs. This is the first Mind 001 colourway with tonal nodes. Compared to the standout coloured nodes on other releases, the tonal finish makes them feel more integrated into the overall design rather than called out as a feature.
Restrained branding
Branding is dialled all the way down. Instead of the metallic silver Swooshes used on most Mind 001 pairs, this one carries pressed-in logos on the tongue and barely visible vertical Swooshes along the lateral side. The vertical Swoosh orientation itself is a distinctive Mind 001 design choice — a deliberate break from the usual horizontal placement — and the tonal execution makes them read almost as debossed detailing.
Insole and outsole
The Anthracite and Cool Grey shades from the full colourway name only appear on the insole — a subtle break from the all-black exterior that shows only when the shoe comes off. The rubber outsole runs in matching tonal black with traction detailing across the tread pattern for reliable grip on everyday surfaces.
Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' images
Credit: Nike
The Nike Mind concept and the 22-node system
The Mind franchise was announced in October 2025 and made its retail debut in January 2026. Nike positions it as 'mind-altering' footwear — a launch it says took over ten years to develop — and the line came out of a newly launched Mind Science Department at Nike made up of neuroscientists working on athlete preparation and recovery.
Each Mind model — the 001 mule and the sneaker-format 002 — features 22 individual nodes directly under the foot, designed to help the wearer stay present and connected to their surroundings while walking. Nike athlete Erling Haaland has spoken about the shoe: "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 release. It's arguably the most hyped athletic footwear brand launch of the year, and the 'Triple Black' is the version most likely to slot into everyday wear rather than living as an experimental piece. For a fuller technical breakdown, see our Nike Mind 001 guide.
Where to buy
The Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' releases on Tuesday 28 July 2026 for £80 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Browse all Mind 001 releases and the wider Nike archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' UK release date?
The Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' releases on Tuesday 28 July 2026 via Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers.
How much does the Nike Mind 001 'Triple Black' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £80. US retail is $95.
What is the style code for the Mind 001 'Triple Black'?
The style code is HQ4307-005. The colourway is Black / Anthracite / Cool Grey, with the Anthracite and Cool Grey appearing only on the insole.
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's part of a two-model line alongside the sneaker-format Mind 002.
What makes the 'Triple Black' different from other Mind 001 releases?
The 'Triple Black' is the first Mind 001 to run tonal underfoot nodes — the 22 sensory nodes are finished in matching black rather than the contrast colours used on previous pairs. Branding is also stripped back: no metallic Swooshes, just pressed-in tongue logos and barely visible vertical lateral Swooshes. It's the most restrained and everyday-wearable version of the model so far.
Is the Mind 001 available in men's and women's sizes?
Yes. The Mind 001 is offered in unisex sizing, so the full size run is available to both men and women.
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