A molded foam clog, entirely in black, with a chrome Swoosh and a row of orange pods under the sole: the Nike Mind 001 “Black Chrome” is comfort that doesn’t look like you’ve given up.
Don’t let the name fool you — this isn’t a lace-up sneaker but a closed-toe clog: just slip into it, leave the heel open, and you’re good to go. The entire upper is made from a single piece of matte black foam with a finely perforated pattern, a chrome Swoosh on the side and a “MIND” tab at the heel. Under the sole are the orange pods that give the Mind line its recognizable underside. Black with one metallic accent and a hint of color where nobody expects it: subtle, but definitely there.
The tricky thing about a foam clog is that it can quickly come across like a house slipper. The key is to treat it like a sneaker, not a slipper. Wear it with shorts or rolled-up straight-leg jeans, keep your ankles visible and the rest of your fit sharp: a clean tee, an overshirt, nothing too sloppy. Socks are fair game — a plain black pair or a brighter sock will pick up the orange pods nicely. This is the shoe for warm days, the patio and the quick run to the store; not for the office, but for almost everything else.
The Mind 001 is getting a wide release in August, but it’s already available at 8 shops on Solezilla — and the price spread is significant. The retail price is €90, the lowest price ever was €92.68, while most shops are sitting around €150. That’s exactly why it pays to compare. The hype is real, too: 137 votes in Grail or Bail, 91% Grail, and a Hypescore of 65 (RADIATING).
Check Solezilla to see which sizes are still available where and which shop currently has the “Black Chrome” at the best price — the difference here can be as much as fifty euros.