Nike Mind 001 "Tarp Green"

Twenty-Two Nodes Sit Under Every Step

Nike Mind 001 "Tarp Green" is a backless pregame mule built around a footbed of 22 moving nodes. Developed by Nike's Mind Science Department, the system presses different areas of the foot as the wearer moves. Nike frames that sensation as a way to engage sensory areas of the brain during the mental warm-up before competition.

Soft Foam Keeps the Mechanism Wearable

A stretchy fabric layer covers the nodes, allowing them to travel while keeping the contact surface soft. Foam cushioning supports longer periods of standing, and rubber pods at the toe and heel provide traction. The molded one-piece upper adds a knit, perforated tongue area for airflow while preserving the easy slip-on shape.

Tarp Green Calms the Technical Design

Army green covers most of the upper, with a slightly lighter shade through the tongue. Light tan nodes supply contrast underneath, and glossy metallic-black Swooshes replace the silver branding seen on some earlier versions. The muted treatment pushes the neuroscience-inspired shoe toward everyday wear without hiding its unusual sole.

Pregame Footwear With a Sizing Note

At $95, this women's release sits between a recovery slide and conventional athletic footwear, with its purpose focused on preparation rather than play. Nike advises buyers who normally wear a half size to size up. The "Tarp Green" palette makes that specialized idea easier to fold into a regular rotation once the warm-up is over.