Nike Mind 002 Flyknit Goes All Dark on November 10
Nike’s brain-focused Mind line is getting its darkest Flyknit yet. The Nike Mind 002 Flyknit Black and Anthracite, style code IR2176-002, now has a date: Hypebeast reports Nike has placed it on its launch calendar for November 10, with a retail price of $145 through SNKRS. It first showed up with only a loose fall window.
What makes the Mind 002 different
The shoe is built on Nike Mind technology, which came out of the brand’s Mind Science Department. Twenty-two individual nodes sit in the outsole and move up and down as you walk, pressing into the foot in a pattern Nike says activates sensory areas of the brain. Nike frames the result as a more grounded stride that keeps you tuned in to your surroundings.
To make that comfortable, the shoe uses layered cushioning underfoot. Up top, the Flyknit upper is what separates this version from the standard Mind 002, with engineered perforations that let air move through the knit and a layered texture that gives the all-dark shoe some depth.
The colorway
Black, Anthracite and Dark Smoke Grey run through the whole shoe, which makes this the quietest take on the model so far. If earlier Mind releases felt too loud, this is the one that slips into an everyday rotation. For the story of how the line started, see our look at the Nike Mind 001 Sail.
Who it suits
Anyone curious about the sensory-footwear idea but wanting a low-key look will find this the easiest entry. It is also a good pick as a recovery shoe you only wear after a session, a use Hypebeast highlights. If the node sole is new to you, expect a different feel from a standard sneaker and plan a few short wears to get used to it.
Release date, price and where to buy
Hypebeast lists November 10 on SNKRS at $145, and Sneaker Files lists the pair for November 2026. Check SNKRS on the day for the final word. The exact Mind 002 Flyknit is not on Amazon yet, so the links here point to the Nike Mind 001, the earlier model in the same line.
FAQ
When does the Nike Mind 002 Flyknit Black and Anthracite release?
Hypebeast reports Nike has placed the pair on its launch calendar for November 10, and Sneaker Files lists a November 2026 release.
How much is it?
The reported retail price is $145 USD.
Where can I buy it?
It is listed for SNKRS, Nike’s launch app, on release day.
What are the nodes in the sole?
Nike says 22 individual nodes in the outsole move up and down as you walk and press into the foot to activate sensory areas of the brain.
What is the style code?
IR2176-002, in Black, Anthracite and Dark Smoke Grey.
