Caitlin 1 Caitlin Blue

The Nike Caitlin 1 basketball shoes, designed for WNBA star Caitlin Clark, help you create space when you need it, combining explosive first steps, step-backs and lightning-fast changes of direction. The responsive Air Zoom Turbo unit, paired with full-length Cushlon foam, helps you stay smooth and controlled through every movement. The innovative Nike Opticast upper provides lightweight, locked-in support, allowing you to push the pace without feeling weighed down. Signature details inspired by Caitlin complete a shoe designed for players who shoot without hesitation and make three-pointers from anywhere on the court.

While other signature models prioritize straight-line speed, the Nike Caitlin 1 was specifically developed to support lateral movements, changes of pace and the ability to create separation from defenders.

• The upper features Nike's innovative Opticast technology, a construction method designed to reduce resistance, support quick lateral movements and enhance Clark's signature design. Hundreds of small nodes across the surface of the shoe, which may initially look like decorative details, are engineered to make Caitlin's movements faster and more explosive. Along the forefoot, the nodes gradually become more pronounced, forming a raised, wave-like structure that provides additional support during step-backs and lateral movements.
  
• The shoe combines a forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit with full-length Cushlon foam to deliver a quick, responsive feel during stops, step-backs and the transition movements leading into a shot. Its high level of comfort does not compromise court feel.
  
• The rubber outsole features a fan-shaped traction pattern that provides grip for explosive movements, helping you attack the basket from anywhere on the court.
• Product code: IH7423-400

What does the Nike Caitlin 1 design represent?

Caitlin worked closely with Nike designers, paying close attention to every detail.
One of the model's distinctive features is the double Swoosh logo. A translucent Swoosh overlaps a second Swoosh, creating the silhouette of two "Cs" that reference Caitlin Clark's initials as well as the arc of a three-point shot.
Look closely and you'll find the numbers 22 and the initials CC integrated into the upper. Her signature appears on the heel, while her logo on the medial side reflects her ability to score from anywhere on the court.
Both shoes feature the phrase "It was never a long shot", while the left shoe reads "Shoot More Threes" and the right shoe reads "From Anywhere".

Why is the Caitlin 1 inspired by Nike Kobe?

Clark played in Kobe models for years, particularly the Nike Kobe 5 Protro, developing a deep trust in the responsiveness, control and reliability they provided on court. Clark specifically asked the Nike Basketball team to preserve those familiar sensations while creating a design that could support the next stage of her game.

Thanks to its responsive setup and supportive construction for lateral movement, the new Nike Caitlin 1 is also highly suitable for volleyball, particularly for dynamic players looking for stability and support during lateral movements around the net.