Caitlin Clark Talks Design Process for Nike Signature Shoe in Video, Colorways Revealed in Photo

Less than a month out from its worldwide release, Nike pulled back the curtain on the signature shoe for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

The company released a video Monday outlining the design process behind the Caitlin 1.

For her part, Clark wanted a shoe that would help her make quick cuts and wriggle free from defenders on the perimeter. Alex Zerzan, a product line manager for Nike Basketball, also recounted how the three-time All-Star wanted "stuff that I've never seen before."

There will be at least six different colorways for the Caitlin 1s:

For nearly 20 years, WNBA players had little to no representation within the sneaker world. That changed when Puma signed two-time MVP Breanna Stewart and gave her a signature shoe in 2022.

The Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson, New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu and Atlanta Dream's Angel Reese have all received dedicated sneaker and apparel lines since then.

The Caitlin 1s are arguably the most anticipated of the bunch. Her fans have been eagerly awaiting the day ever since she broke through on a national stage as a junior at Iowa in 2022-23.

Beyond the design aesthetics, Nike sought to craft a shoe to Clark's specifications and on-court needs.

"The result is a signature model built around the specific demands of Clark's game, helping her play with the speed, range and unpredictability that have defined her rise, while inviting athletes everywhere to unlock new dimensions of their own game," the company said.

Clark has been wearing the shoe throughout the 2026 WNBA season. That has coincided with a strong rebound from her injury-marred 2025. She's averaging 22.5 points and 8.4 assists while setting personal highs in field-goal percentage (45.6) and three-point percentage (37.3).

The Caitlin 1s will hit stores on Oct. 1.