Caitlin Clark went from a high school standout in West Des Moines, Iowa, to the most-watched player in basketball in a matter of years. Born January 22, 2002, she attended Dowling Catholic High School in her hometown, where she was named a McDonald's All-American and rated the fourth-best player in her class by ESPN. At the University of Iowa, she led NCAA Division I in scoring as a freshman, became the first women's player to lead Division I in both points and assists in a single season as a sophomore, and was named national player of the year in both her junior and senior seasons while taking the Hawkeyes to back-to-back national championship games.
On March 3, 2024, in a game against Ohio State, Clark passed Pete Maravich to become the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer across men's and women's basketball. She finished her college career with 3,951 points. The Indiana Fever selected her first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, and she went on to win WNBA Rookie of the Year and earn All-WNBA First Team honors, setting league single-season and single-game assist records, breaking the rookie scoring record, and becoming the first rookie to record a triple-double. Her impact on attendance and viewership has been widely dubbed the "Caitlin Clark effect."
Caitlin Clark Kobes
When does the Nike Caitlin 1 release?
The Nike Caitlin 1 releases globally on October 1, 2026, at GOAT.com and the GOAT app.
How much does the Nike Caitlin 1 cost?
Adult sizes retail for $140 USD in North America and $135 USD in select global markets. Grade School pairs are $115 and Preschool pairs are $105. The "Halloween" edition is priced at $150.
What technology is in the Nike Caitlin 1?
The shoe uses a Nike Opticast upper made of cast polyurethane nodes to reduce drag and support lateral quickness, paired with a forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit and full-length Cushlon foam midsole.
Is the Caitlin 1 based on a Kobe?
No. It is a new model, but Clark spent years playing in Kobe 5 and Kobe 6 Protros and asked Nike to preserve the responsiveness and court feel she trusted in those shoes when building her own cushioning platform.
What do the "CC" and "22" details on the Caitlin 1 basketball shoes mean?
"CC" stands for Caitlin Clark's initials and "22" is her jersey number. Both appear as raised nodes in the Opticast upper, and the double Swoosh logo forms two "C" shapes as another nod to her initials.
Who designed the Nike Caitlin 1?
Ben Nethongkome, Footwear Product Design Director for Nike Basketball, and Alex Zerzan, Expert Product Line Manager for Nike Basketball, led the design and development.
Does the Caitlin 1 come in kids' sizes?
Yes. The Caitlin 1 launches in full family sizing, including Grade School and Preschool.
Is the Nike Caitlin 1 a limited release?
Nike has confirmed six colorways for the initial launch window alone, with more planned for 2027, and seasonal pairs like the "Halloween" edition are expected to be general releases at most Nike Basketball retailers.
What shoes did Caitlin Clark wear before the Caitlin 1?
Clark wore Nike Kobe models throughout college, breaking the NCAA all-time scoring record in the Kobe 6 Protro "Del Sol," and received numerous Kobe 5 and Kobe 6 Protro player exclusives in the WNBA.