Nike is the biggest sneaker brand in the world. That's not changing anytime soon. But there's an increasingly loud conversation happening in the sneaker community about whether the quality of Nike products matches the price tag — and whether competitors are doing it better. Let's take an honest, balanced look at where Nike stands in February 2026. The Good: Innovation Isn't Dead Nike still has the ability to create excitement. The Nike Mind 001 "Black" , which released on February 5, 2026, repre