Nike Basketball has announced the Nike Caitlin 1, Caitlin Clark’s debut signature shoe. The first “Racer Blue” release is set for October 1, 2026, with a price tag of $140.
Clark had been dropping hints about the drop for a while before the official announcement came. She altered her Instagram handle to @caitlin1, started dropping hints, and let the fan speculation build before Nike unveiled the finished shoe.
Designed around the Indiana Fever guard’s explosive style of play, the Caitlin 1 features a low-cut silhouette and newly engineered Opticast upper. Angular nodes change height across the surface of the shoe, forming abstractions of Clark’s initials and No. 22 while working to reduce drag. Clark’s “CC” initials are subtly referenced by the overlapping Swooshes, and her own logo is found on the tongue.
On the sole unit, Nike combined a Cushlon midsole with forefoot Air Zoom Turbo cushioning. This should help with quick directional movements, explosive speed and long-distance shooting.
The outsole carries several messages tied to her career, including “Shoot More Threes,” “From Anywhere” and “It was never a long shot.” Those phrases bring a personal side to the performance design without taking attention away from the shoe itself.
Nike is also dropping an 18-piece collection dedicated to Caitlin Clark, featuring their Standard Issue and Aero-FIT performance gear. We have yet to see any official images of the apparel.
Nike Caitlin 1 Racer Blue Release Date
The Nike Caitlin 1 “Racer Blue” is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026, through SNKRS and Nike Basketball retailers. Coming in unisex sizing, the price tag is $140.
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Color: Racer Blue/Multi-Color
Style Code: IH7423-400
Release Date: October 1, 2026
Price: $140

































































































































































