Making the Extraordinary…Ordinary: Nike and Caitlin Clark Finally Rolls Out the Caitlin 1
PublishedQuick Facts
- The star of the show is the debut of the Nike Opticast upper, which adds the “CC” and “22” shaped polyurethane nodes across the silhouette, “designed to reduce drag and enhance on-court efficiency”
- Underfoot, the model combines an Air Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot with a soft Cushlon midsole
- The Nike Caitlin 1 will debut to the public October 1, 2026
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Caitlin Clark is back and better than ever. After taking most of last season off with injury, the Indiana Fever guard is back on the court, leading the team to the top spot in the Eastern Conference while helping the US squad take home the FIBA World Cup title. Suffice to say, Caitlin is having a good year.
The Caitlin 1 is Finally Ready for Release
Oh yeah, she’s also got a new shoe. Clark’s first Nike signature, the Caitlin 1, has been rolling out all summer, with Clark first previewing the shoe in June, followed by a non-stop run of new colorways on-court since. Now, Nike is finally ready to bring the shoe to the public, showing off the entire Caitlin 1 Signature Collection along with a detailed look at the performance tech and aesthetic energy behind the silhouette.
The star of the show is the debut of the Nike Opticast upper, which adds the “CC” and “22” shaped polyurethane nodes across the silhouette, “designed to reduce drag and enhance on-court efficiency.” Underfoot, the model combines an Air Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot with a soft Cushlon midsole.
“I hope every boy and girl put this shoe on and hope that they can have a signature one day, or that they can go on the court and make 35-foot threes,” Clark said. “I hope this gives them that sense of belief and that sense of confidence to achieve whatever they want to…We’re trying to make the best shoe there’s ever been,” says Clark. “It checks every box.”
Nike Caitlin 1 Release Details
The Nike Caitlin 1 will debut to the public October 1, 2026, in the Caitlin Blue colorway through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex, GS, and PS sizing, the retail prices are set at $140, $115, and $105, respectively. To keep up with all the latest Nike Caitlin 1 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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