After launching her signature Nike Caitlin 1 shoes on Oct. 1, Nike called Caitlin Clark’s global launch one of its largest in company history. Nike launched the Caitlin 1s with a three-day Iowa City pop-up shop, promotions on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” and an online retail release this past weekend.
According to an earnings call on Oct. 1, Nike CEO Elliott Hill said Clark’s signature shoe is “the largest women’s signature shoe launch in Nike history.” He also said the company is placing the shoe in about 5,000 stores, twice the average for a Nike Basketball signature shoe.
The massive success of the Caitlin 1 shoe just days after its release is no surprise, given Clark’s global impact on basketball and women’s sports as a whole is on par with some of the greatest athletes in the world, past and present.
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The astronomical numbers from Clark’s shoe launch will only grow as the three-time WNBA All-Star is set to release five additional colorways of the Caitlin 1 over the next handful of months.
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The shoes of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark are seen during an NCAA Big Ten Conference women’s basketball game against Northwestern on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The shoes of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark are seen during an NCAA Big Ten Conference women’s basketball game against Northwestern on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The shoes of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) are seen during an NCAA Big Ten Conference women’s basketball game against Nebraska on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The shoes of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark are seen during an NCAA Big Ten Conference women’s basketball game against Wisconsin on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes worn by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) are seen as she stands on the court during warmups prior to the game against the LSU Lady Tigers in the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 2: A close-up of the shoes of Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes prior to the game against the LSU Lady Tigers during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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A detailed view of the shoes of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Drake on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Apr 4, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) ties her shoes before a practice session at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 6, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes worn by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) are seen during practice at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MAY 3: Shoes worn by Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever while playing the Dallas Wings during a preseason game at College Park Center on May 3, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 22: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever adjusts her Nike shoes before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 22, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 21: The sneakers worn by Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever on June 21, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoes are seen during the second half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 2: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever wears Nike shoes in the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on July 2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Nike basketball shoes worn by Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the USA Women’s National Team during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 24: The shoes of Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the game against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 24, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 22: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever wears Nike shoes as she warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Aces at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; a view of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoes in the second half against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 19: A close-up view of the shoes of Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: A close-up of the Nike sneakers worn by injured Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever as she sits on the bench during their game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on August 31, 2025, in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 12: Caitlin Clark practices during the United States Women’s Basketball Team training camp at Duke University on December 12, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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A detailed close-up of Caitlin Clark’s Nike shoes during the Final Four Fan Fest at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) warms up on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 28: A close-up of the Nike sneakers worn by Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during their game against the Golden State Valkyries during the first half at Chase Center on May 28, 2026, in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 6: Sneakers worn by Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during a game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on June 6, 2026, in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 8: A view of the sneakers worn by Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the second half against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena on June 8, 2026, in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sports Taylor Swift-themed shoes on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sports her signature Nike “Caitlin1” shoe while warming up on Thursday, June 18, 2026, before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) sports her signature Nike “Caitlin1” shoe while warming up on Thursday, June 18, 2026, before a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 20: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever ties her shoes during pregame warmups before the start of a game against the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on June 20, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Colin Hubbard/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 20: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever ties her shoes during pregame warmups before the start of a game against the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on June 20, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Colin Hubbard/Getty Images)
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