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Caitlin Clark’s Nike Caitlin 1 sells above retail

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. WNBA guard Caitlin Clark released her first signature Nike sneaker, the Caitlin 1, on Oct. 1, 2026.
The shoe launched in Caitlin Blue and Warning Code Yellow, priced $140 adults, $115 big-kids, $105 little-kids.
StockX resale averages $188 for Caitlin Blue and $191 for Warning Code, exceeding retail.
Nike scheduled additional drops: Midnight Fever (Oct. 14), Cave Stone (Nov. 3), Ice Cold (Dec. 1), Purple Venom (Dec. 12).

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA launched its inaugural 1997 season with eight franchises and a debut game drawing 14,284 fans, Nike later entered professional basketball apparel, becoming the NBA’s uniform supplier in 2017-18. The league’s early athlete-brand deals set a precedent that resurfaces in 2026 as Caitlin Clark’s Caitlin 1 sneaker releases, echoing early athlete-brand collaborations.

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Story summary

U.S. WNBA guard Caitlin Clark released her first signature Nike sneaker, the Caitlin 1, on Oct. 1, 2026.
The shoe launched in Caitlin Blue and Warning Code Yellow, priced $140 adults, $115 big-kids, $105 little-kids.
StockX resale averages $188 for Caitlin Blue and $191 for Warning Code, exceeding retail.
Nike scheduled additional drops: Midnight Fever (Oct. 14), Cave Stone (Nov. 3), Ice Cold (Dec. 1), Purple Venom (Dec. 12).

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