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Caitlin Clark's Nike “Caitlin 1” Launches Oct 1, 2026

6/18/2026

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Caitlin Clark Launch

Caitlin Clark announced her Nike signature shoe, the Caitlin 1, will launch in the United States on Oct. 1, 2026.
The “Racer Blue” edition sells for $140 for adults, $115 for big kids and $105 for youth.
Nike’s Opticast upper uses cast polyurethane nodes to cut drag and boost movement efficiency.
Clark teased the drop by changing her Instagram handle to “caitlin1” and wearing a bracelet that read “10-01-26”.

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Caitlin Clark Debut

Nike is launching the Caitlin 1 sneaker with an 18-piece Standard Issue women’s apparel line that uses Aerofit technology.
Analysts project $100 million sales and a top-five ranking for the shoe while StockX and GOAT expect the initial colorways to sell out quickly.
The launch is viewed as a catalyst for expanding the WNBA’s signature-shoe market after a decade without player-specific models.

History

Historical Context

In 1984 Nike signed rookie Michael Jordan to a six-year, $2.5 million deal that launched the Air Jordan line, earning $126 million in its first year. The success spurred Nike to create the Jordan Brand in 1997, later generating $5.1 billion revenue and cementing the Jumpman logo as a cultural icon. That legacy drives today’s women’s signature sneaker strategy.

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Caitlin Clark Launch

Caitlin Clark announced her Nike signature shoe, the Caitlin 1, will launch in the United States on Oct. 1, 2026.
The “Racer Blue” edition sells for $140 for adults, $115 for big kids and $105 for youth.
Nike’s Opticast upper uses cast polyurethane nodes to cut drag and boost movement efficiency.
Clark teased the drop by changing her Instagram handle to “caitlin1” and wearing a bracelet that read “10-01-26”.

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