Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark shares details on first Nike signature sneaker

In an interview after Indiana’s 78-76 win over the Washington Mystics on Monday, Clark talked about her latest PE or Player Edition, the Nike Kobe 5 “Midwest Lakes.”

“Honestly, I think they’re like ‘Midwest Lakes’ or something,” the star guard said. “I didn’t design these ones. Nike did these ones mostly. I just agreed and said yes, because I think they look amazing.”

For the color scheme, she said “baby blue,” is her favorite color before showing reporters the PEs she was wearing.

 “I like all blues, but they’re solid,” Clark continued.

The WNBA star also gave the sneaker a glowing review, rating them a “10 out of 10.”

She then proceeded to tease fans about the highly anticipated announcement of her signature shoe launch.

 “Okay, well, very, very, very, very, very soon, okay?” she said.

On Tuesday, fans received a major update about Clark’s debut signature basketball shoe. Sneaker news X account Just Fresh Kicks reported that Nike has scheduled the release of the Caitlin 1 for Sept. 29.

Brands usually reserve signature basketball shoes for elite players with influence beyond the court. Clark has taken the basketball world by storm with record-breaking performances and elite skills that first emerged during her college years.

Since then, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star has helped drive increased attention to women’s basketball and the WNBA. 

The “Caitlin Clark effect” was on full displaye in her 2024 WNBA rookie season. Clark’s long-range shooting and creative passing boosted television audiences and game attendance. As a result, the 24-year-old guard has become one of the most marketable athletes in sports.

Given her popularity, demand is expected to be extremely high when the shoe officially hits shelves. If it delivers on expectations, the Caitlin 1 could become one of the top-selling basketball shoes of the year.