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After more than two years of anticipation, Nike unveiled Caitlin Clark's first signature basketball shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, marking a major milestone for one of basketball's biggest stars. Clark became one of a select group of athletes to receive a signature sneaker from Nike, joining an elite roster of basketball icons.
On Saturday, after a historic 45-point performance against the Seattle Storm the day before, and setting a franchise record for points scored while becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a 40-plus-point 10-assist game, Clark unveiled a new colorway for the Nike Caitlin 1.
Caitlin Clark attacks the rim as the Indiana Fever take on the Las Vegas Aces in a marquee WNBA matchup. (David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Now that another colorway has been released, here are my favorites so far:
This bright royal blue upper (called racer blue on Nike’s website) accented by a white Nike Swoosh and neon volt details was the first colorway for the Caitlin 1 released. At first, this shoe was underwhelming, but it’s grown on me.
This white upper with a clear blue bottom is the most versatile of the four colorways revealed by Clark so far. It’s a clean look that will be seen on and off the court more than any other colorway, in my opinion.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark wears her Nike Caitlin 1 "Snow White" signature shoes while warming up before a game against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 15, 2026. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Nike Caitlin 1 is scheduled to release on Oct. 1, 2026. The shoe will retail for $140 for adults, with youth sizes priced at $115.
Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark celebrates banging a 3-pointer vs. the Washington Mystics. (Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images)
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On the outsole of the shoe, the phrases "Shoot More Threes", "From Anywhere", and "It was never a long shot" are featured.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever wears her Nike Caitlin 1 Yellow Zest signature shoes during a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The Fever defeated the Aces 109-75. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Clark's signature sneaker arrives after she signed a reported eight-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Nike following the 2024 WNBA Draft. During her first two WNBA seasons, Clark primarily wore Kobe Bryant player-exclusive sneakers while fans eagerly awaited her own signature model.
The Indiana Fever play at home against the New York Liberty on Saturday.
Jon is a writer and content creator for OutKick
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