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There’s no doubt that Caitlin Clark is not only one of the most marketable athletes in the WNBA; she’s one of the most marketable athletes, period.
And of course, since she’s a basketball player, iconic sneakers are inevitable, and it seems like we have an idea of when people will be able to get their hands on them.
According to a report from sneaker news account X Just Fresh Kicks, the arrival of Clark’s first signature shoe, the Caitlin 1, would take place at the end of September.
Indiana Fever goalie Caitlin Clark reacts to a foul in the second half against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 4, 2026. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)
September 29, to be precise.
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I feel like unless you want to get a pair of Caitlin 1s that day, you might want to avoid all Nike stores that day.
It looks like this could quickly turn into a madhouse.
Indiana Fever goalkeeper Caitlin Clark walks the red carpet before the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026. (Edwin Locke/USA TODAY Network)
Considering what a big star Clark was while still in college and now in her third WNBA season, it seems like an iconic sneaker set is a long time coming, and it is.
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In December, Clark spoke about the development of her signature shoes while appearing as a guest on Jason and Travis Kelce’s show. New heights podcast.
Clark mentioned in the WNBA that she had worn two specific Kobe Bryant models, the Kobe 5 and the Kobe 6.
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“Obviously, I’m pretty picky about what I wear. I like two Kobe designs,” she said. “I knew that whatever I was going to put in my own shoe would have to be the equivalent of this technology or even better, and this would be even better, and I’m going to say exactly what it is. It’s good. It’s going to excite people.”
So, high tech with the Caitlin Clark seal of approval?
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Do they want to wait until these products go on sale, or should Nike just save everyone some time and start printing their own money?
Because I have a feeling these will be massive.
