Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 23 March 2026
About the release
Hiroshi Fujiwara has put Fragment Design on the Nike Mind 001, and the result is exactly what you would expect from one of the most instinctive collaborators in the business. Clean, black, minimal, with just enough detail to make it unmistakably his.
The Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black' is part of a wider Fragment x Nike Mind collection that also includes two Mind 002 colourways. This post focuses on the Mind 001, the mule slip-on that kicked off the Nike Mind line when it debuted in January 2026 and sold out almost immediately.
Style code IQ8502-001 is priced at £80 / $90. A confirmed release date has not been announced yet, but Nike has indicated a Spring 2026 window. This post will be updated as soon as a date is confirmed.
TL;DR – Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: Spring 2026 (exact date TBC)
- Model: Nike Mind 001
- Collaboration: Fragment Design x Nike
- Colourway: Black / Black
- Style code: IQ8502-001
- UK retail price: £80
- US retail price: $90
- Sizing: Unisex
- Where to buy: Nike and select retailers
- Key detail: Flyknit upper, Fragment lightning bolt logo, Royal Blue nodes, Concept Testing midsole text
Release date and price
A specific release date has not been confirmed at the time of writing. Nike and Fragment Design have indicated a Spring 2026 launch through Nike and select retailers. The midsole text on the shoe reads "FRAGMENT CONCEPT TESTING MIND 001 SP26", pointing clearly to the Spring 2026 window. UK retail is set at £80 and US retail at $90 in unisex sizing.
Design and details
Fragment's version of the Mind 001 swaps the original rubber and neoprene construction for a Flyknit upper, making it lighter and more breathable than the standard release. The colourway is all black across the upper, keeping Hiroshi's characteristically restrained approach front and centre.
Fragment's double lightning bolt logo appears at the toe, with additional Fragment branding on the footbed alongside graphics of blue circles that mirror the colour of the 22 nodes underfoot. The Royal Blue nodes are the main colour contrast on an otherwise fully blacked-out shoe, making them stand out more than they do on the standard colourways.
A strip of Flyknit covers the tongue panel rather than a full upper redesign, and the stretchy footbed fabric remains to give the nodes room to move against the foot.
The Concept Testing aesthetic
The lateral side of the shoe carries the text "FRAGMENT CONCEPT TESTING MIND 001 SP26 – MNSPIN – 832", styled to look like industry sample coding. This kind of branding is a Fragment Design signature, referencing the look of unreleased prototypes and giving the shoe a deliberately understated, insider quality. It is one of Hiroshi's most consistent design moves and it works particularly well on the clean geometry of the Mind 001.
Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black' images
Credit: Nike
The Mind Science technology
The Nike Mind 001 was developed in Nike's Mind Science Department. The outsole features 22 independent nodes that move up and down against the foot with each step, scientifically shown to activate sensory areas of the brain. The idea is that this stimulation helps the wearer feel more present and grounded.
Soft foam in the midsole handles cushioning, while the stretchy footbed fabric gives the nodes room to move freely. It is a genuinely different concept from anything else in Nike's current line, and the Fragment collaboration puts one of the most considered design voices in the industry behind it.
About Fragment Design and Hiroshi Fujiwara
Hiroshi Fujiwara is widely credited as one of the founding figures of Japanese streetwear and has collaborated with Nike across multiple decades and silhouettes. Fragment Design's signature aesthetic centres on minimalism, sample-style branding and the Royal Blue lightning bolt that has appeared on everything from Air Jordan 1s to Beats headphones. The Nike Mind 001 is the latest canvas, and Hiroshi's restrained approach suits the shoe's understated, science-led identity well.
Why this release matters
The Nike Mind 001 was one of the most talked about new silhouettes of early 2026. Selling out on its first drop and generating genuine mainstream interest beyond the sneaker community, it is the kind of launch that earns collab attention fast.
Fragment being the first major collaboration on the silhouette sets a strong precedent. At £80 it also remains one of the more accessible Fragment x Nike releases in recent memory, which should keep demand high even for buyers who do not typically chase limited drops.
Where to buy
The Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black' is expected to release Spring 2026 via Nike and select retailers. Browse all Nike Mind releases and Fragment Design collabs on Side Kicks and check back here for a confirmed date as soon as it drops.
FAQ
When is the Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black' release date?
A confirmed date has not been announced. The release is expected Spring 2026 via Nike and select retailers. This page will be updated as soon as a date is confirmed.
How much does the Nike Mind 001 x Fragment cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £80. US retail is $90.
What is the style code for the Nike Mind 001 x Fragment 'Black'?
The style code is IQ8502-001.
What does the Concept Testing text on the Nike Mind 001 x Fragment mean?
The "FRAGMENT CONCEPT TESTING MIND 001 SP26" text on the midsole is a Fragment Design signature, styled to look like industry sample coding. It is a deliberate aesthetic choice by Hiroshi Fujiwara rather than an indication that the shoe is unreleased or a prototype.
How does the Nike Mind 001 work?
The Nike Mind 001 features 22 independent nodes in the outsole that move against the foot with each step. Developed by Nike's Mind Science Department, the nodes are designed to activate sensory areas of the brain, helping the wearer feel more present and grounded.
Is the Fragment x Nike Mind collection just the Mind 001?
No. The Fragment x Nike Mind collection includes three shoes total: one Mind 001 colourway in black and two Mind 002 colourways in black and grey. This post focuses on the Mind 001.
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