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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned the pregame tunnel into a revealing moment Thursday when she arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a smile while carrying her first signature shoe on her right hand. Her hoodie also featured the phrase “Shoot more threes.”
The Fever shared a photo and video of Clark’s tunnel walk on the team’s verified social media accounts ahead of tipoff against the Atlanta Dream. The post on X quickly drew tens of thousands of views on Thursday.
Nike gave women’s basketball fans their first look at the Caitlin 1 sneakers on Wednesday, ahead of their scheduled October release.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 18, 2026. (AJ Mast/NBAE)
The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark’s new signature logo. The Nike Caitlin 1s are scheduled to launch on October 1 through the Nike SNKRS app and select retailers.
The shoes will be priced at $140 in North America, while international customers should expect to pay the equivalent of $135.
Caitlin Clark’s sneakers are shown before the Indiana Fever game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 18, 2026. (AJ Mast/NBAE via Getty Images)
With the official unveiling of the Caitlin 1, Clark joins four other active WNBA players with signature shoes from major brands. Angel Reese with Reebok, Breanna Stewart with Puma, Sabrina Ionescu with Nike and A’ja Wilson with Nike are the other active WNBA stars with signature sneakers.
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Clark and Indiana entered Thursday’s contest riding a five-game winning streak, but that dream ended with a 108-101 victory in Indianapolis. Clark posted a team-high 26 points and seven assists, while Reese led Atlanta with 21 points and 10 rebounds to secure a double-double.
