Caitlin Clark's shoe launch marks Nike's largest women's rollout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
On October 1, Caitlin Clark's signature shoes, the Nike Caitlin 1, were launched in a pop-up shop in Iowa City. Nike characterized this launch as the largest for any women's athlete in its history, placing the shoes in about 5,000 stores, double the standard for signature basketball sneakers. The event included promotions on ESPN's 'College GameDay' and an online release. Following this launch, five additional colorways of the Caitlin 1 will be released in the coming months, contributing to the anticipated success of the line.
- •Nike launched Caitlin Clark's signature shoes on October 1.
- •The Caitlin 1 shoes are in 5,000 stores worldwide.
- •Clark is a three-time WNBA All-Star.
- •Promotions included a pop-up shop and ESPN advertising.
- •Five more colorways of the Caitlin 1 are planned for release soon.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin 1 launch was largest women's shoes rollout in Nike history
"Nike CEO Elliott Hill said Caitlin Clark's signature shoes launch was the largest for any women's athlete in company history.
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