Nike Mind 002 ‘Pink Smoke’ Drops July 23

Nike is expanding the Mind 002 lineup with a new women’s exclusive colorway called ‘Pink Smoke’, set to release on July 23. The latest take on the silhouette arrives in a raspberry-inspired shade that sits somewhere between pink and red, giving the shoe a distinct look while keeping its minimal, clean aesthetic fully intact.

Nike has been one of the defining forces in sneaker culture since the company launched in 1964 under the name Blue Ribbon Sports before rebranding in 1971. Over the decades, Nike has built a catalog that spans performance running, basketball, and lifestyle, making it one of the most recognized footwear brands on the planet. The company has long invested in women’s-specific product, developing silhouettes and colorways designed with female consumers as the primary audience rather than as an afterthought.

The Mind 002 is part of Nike’s women’s-focused running and lifestyle category. It builds on a design language centered on simplicity and wearability, offering a streamlined silhouette that does not lean on loud branding or complex layering to make its statement. The ‘Pink Smoke’ colorway takes that approach seriously, coating the shoe in a completely tonal perforated upper that lets the color do the work. The raspberry shade is consistent across the build, giving the shoe a unified look that reads as polished rather than busy. Perforations across the upper add texture and breathability without breaking the tonal theme. This kind of execution appeals to the part of the sneaker market that values restraint and versatility over maximalist design.

The Nike Mind 002 ‘Pink Smoke’ is a women’s exclusive release scheduled for July 23. No price or specific retail destination was confirmed in the source, so check Nike.com and Nike SNKRS for the most current availability information as the date approaches. If the Mind 002 has your attention, it is worth exploring more of Nike’s women’s running and lifestyle line to see what else is currently available in the lineup.

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