Caitlin Clark and Nike begin rollout of signature shoe

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Caitlin Clark and Nike begin rollout of signature shoe
Summary

Caitlin Clark and Nike appear to have initiated the rollout of her signature shoe, the Caitlin1, as evidenced by changes on her social media profiles. On June 15, Clark changed her Instagram username to 'Caitlin1' and updated her profile picture to showcase the shoe's design. The signature shoe is anticipated to launch during the 2026 holiday season, and Clark has indicated that her final specialized pair of Nike Kobe 6 Protro shoes will debut before the Caitlin1's official unveiling. Fans await further details on the shoe release, which could come sooner than expected.

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By the Numbers
  • •Caitlin Clark's Instagram now features the username 'Caitlin1'.
  • •Her profile picture highlights the shoe's material design.
  • •The Caitlin1 is expected to launch in the 2026 holiday season.
  • •Clark will debut her last specialized in-game shoes before the Caitlin1 release.
  • •Fans are excited for the potential early availability of the shoes.
Latest Updates
  • 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — ’You Can Only Tell Close Up’ — Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Favorite Feature of Her Nike Caitlin 1 Signature Shoe
  • 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — ’I Have the Best Basketball Sneaker’ — Caitlin Clark Makes Bold Claim About New Nike Signature Shoe
  • 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark dons signature Nike shoes for first time
  • 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — ’One of the Biggest Failures I’ve Ever Seen’ – Sonny Vaccaro Rips Nike for Waiting So Long to Drop Caitlin Clark’s Signature Shoe
  • 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Nike signature shoes release date, price
  • 7:38 PMESPN — 'Debut album': Clark unveils signature Nike shoe
  • 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark’s debut Nike signature sneaker draws mixed reactions from fans
  • 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark's signature shoe, the 'Caitlin 1s,' will drop this fall after the Fever star's social media hints
What they're saying
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Caitlin Clark seems to have captured more attention over the past several years than any other female athlete. On Wednesday afternoon, Nike unveiled the first official look at Clark’s highly anticipated signature sneaker, the “Caitlin 1.” As expected, the release…

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After a long wait, Nike announced on Wednesday that Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe, the Caitlin 1, will drop on October 1. The Swoosh hyped the upcoming release further by revealing the sharp blue colorway that will arrive this fall.

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Caitlin Clark's signature shoe are coming soon. At least that's what the Indiana Fever All-Star seemed to hint at in her arrival video Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a game against the Toronto Tempo.

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