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Caitlin Clark Unveils New Nike Caitlin 1 Colorway Ahead of Signature Shoe Release
8/22/2026, 8:24:23 AM
New Colorway Reveal and SLAM KICKS Cover
On Friday, Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark was featured on the cover of *SLAM KICKS* holding four pairs of her forthcoming Nike signature sneaker, the Caitlin 1. Hours later she posted an Instagram Story showing a fresh colorway that blends sea-foam green, darker blue and muted purple, highlighted by a golden-orange Nike swoosh and “CC” logo. The visual rollout coincides with a broader photoshoot that displays previously released shades—including racer blue, black, neon green, hot pink, yellow and purple—demonstrating Clark’s ongoing “tease” of the line throughout the 2026 WNBA season.
Release Schedule and Pricing
Nike has scheduled the official debut of the Caitlin 1 in the “Caitlin Blue” racer-blue version for October 1, 2026. Retail pricing is set at $140 for unisex adult sizes, $115 for youth GS sizes and $105 for preschool PS sizes, according to Nike’s product listing.
Performance Context
Clark is currently averaging 21.7 points and 8.3 assists per game while the Fever sit fourth in the league with a 24-13 record. Her on-court success is framed by the sneaker’s design narrative, which she describes as embodying “aspiration and ambition” and “fire and spunk” that she hopes to channel into her play.
Official Statements & Responses
In an exclusive behind-the-scenes video for *SLAM*, Clark reflected on the personal significance of the shoe, noting the joy she felt receiving Nikes as a child and her desire to let fans experience a similar connection. She added that she hopes wearers feel “connected to me,” whether they have met her in person or simply purchase the sneaker.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I remember how much joy getting a pair of Nikes gave me as a young kid, and I wanted to be able to replicate that for young kids as well — or even adults, whoever is chasing this shoe or wants this shoe or puts this shoe on,” — Caitlin Clark
- “I hope they can kind of feel connected to me,” — Caitlin Clark
- “I think it represents an aspiration and ambition,” — Caitlin Clark
