Nike's Caitlin Clark Signature Sneaker Nearly Sells Out Within Hours of U.S. Release
Quick Look
- Nike's Caitlin 1 signature sneaker for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark nearly sold out within two hours of its U.S. release at 10 a.m.
- ET, with only extra-large sizes above 15 remaining.
- The shoe is also scarce at retailers like Foot Locker and Champs Sports, and already listed for $200+ on resale sites such as eBay.
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Why It Matters
Nike signed Caitlin Clark in 2022 during her college career at the University of Iowa, and she agreed to an eight-year, $28 million endorsement deal in April 2024. The Caitlin 1 is her first signature sneaker, released ahead of a critical WNBA playoff game and Nike's first-quarter earnings report.
Nike released the Caitlin 1 at 10 a.m. ET on Nike.com. About an hour later, only extra-large sizes above size 15 remained. It's unclear how much inventory Nike made available.
The sneaker is also nearly sold out at retailers such as Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and Hibbett.
On resale sites like eBay, Caitlin 1s are already being listed for $200 and up.
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Nike released the shoe with little fanfare but the release comes as Clark and the Indiana Fever prepare for a win-or-go-home Game 3 playoff game Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET in Las Vegas against the Aces.
The shoe retails for $140 and is available in adult sizes. Kids' sizes are listed as "coming soon."
The shoe comes in two colors: "Caitlin Blue" or a bright yellow.
Courtesy: Nike.com
"A lot of thought and time has gone into this shoe," Clark said in a press release when Nike unveiled the shoe. "I never thought I would have my own signature shoe, and now that I do, it's pretty special."
Nike first signed Clark in 2022 when she was still a college player at the University of Iowa. She signed a reported eight-year, $28 million deal in April 2024.
The signature shoe debut comes in advance of Nike releasing its first-quarter earnings after Thursday's closing bell. Nike's stock is down more than 50 percent over the last twelve months.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Nike will reference strong demand for the Caitlin 1 in its upcoming first-quarter earnings report.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How many units of the Caitlin 1 were initially released?
- What is the expected long-term sales performance of the Caitlin 1 line?
- How will this product launch affect Nike's quarterly financial results?
