SouthernWorldwide.com – Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made a notable pre-game statement on Thursday, choosing the tunnel walk to her game against the Atlanta Dream as the moment to unveil her first signature shoe. She was seen smiling, carrying the new Nike Caitlin 1s in her right hand, and her hoodie bore the message “Shoot more threes.”
The Indiana Fever shared photos and a video of Clark’s tunnel walk on their official social media channels. The post on X garnered significant attention, accumulating tens of thousands of views shortly after being shared.
Nike had officially revealed the Caitlin 1 sneakers to the public on Wednesday, building anticipation for their upcoming October release. This marks a significant milestone for the young basketball sensation.
The initial colorway of the Nike Caitlin 1s will feature an all-blue design. These sneakers will also prominently display Clark’s newly created signature logo. The official launch is slated for October 1st, with availability through the Nike SNKRS app and various select retail partners.
The price point for the Nike Caitlin 1s in North America is set at $140. For customers outside of North America, the shoes will be available at an equivalent price of $135.
With the unveiling of her signature shoe, Caitlin Clark now joins an elite group of active WNBA players who have their own signature footwear from major athletic brands. This list includes Angel Reese, who has a deal with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, and fellow Nike athletes Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson.
Entering Thursday’s game, Clark and the Indiana Fever were on an impressive five-game winning streak. However, the Atlanta Dream managed to break this streak with a close 108-101 victory in Indianapolis. Despite the loss, Clark put up a strong performance, scoring a team-high 26 points and dishing out seven assists. For the Dream, Angel Reese led the charge with a double-double, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds to secure the win.
