Without Hesitation, Diana Taurasi Backs Caitlin Clark for Signature Nike Shoe

Caitlin Clark's Nike Deal and Signature Shoe Timeline

Clark signed an eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike in April 2024, the largest ever for a women’s basketball player. The contract includes:

• A dedicated signature shoe line
• Custom logo development
• Marketing and apparel collaborations

Despite heavy anticipation, Clark’s official signature shoe has yet to hit retail. Nike CEO Elliott Hill confirmed in January that the brand is actively designing both the shoe and Clark’s personal logo, noting that development typically spans two years.

Front Office Sports reports the first Caitlin Clark signature model is slated for a 2026 release. In the interim, Nike has rolled out two Caitlin-themed Player Editions (PEs) of Kobe Protro silhouettes:

• Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Indiana Fever" (June 2025 release)
• Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Light Armory Blue" (Holiday 2025 release)

Other WNBA Signature Shoes

While Clark’s signature model looms on the horizon, several WNBA stars already boast their own lines:

• A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) : Nike A’One debuted in February 2025, featuring Cushlon 3.0 foam and a reimagined traction pattern. The "Pink Aura" colorway sold out in minutes at $110 retail.
• Breanna Stewart ( New York Liberty) : Puma Stewie series (Stewie 1-4) launched in 2022, with NITROFOAM midsoles and PWRTAPE-reinforced uppers tailored for women’s feet.
• Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) : Nike Sabrina line kicked off in 2023 with React cushioning and Zoom Air forefoot units; Sabrina 2 followed in 2024, each priced near $130 retail.
• Angel Reese ( Chicago Sky) : Reebok Angel Reese 1 debuted in July 2025 at the WNBA All-Star Game. The "Diamond Dust" colorway features iridescent purple and pink details over a light blue base and Reebok’s Energy Return System cushioning.

In an era where off-court influence is critiqued as much (if not more so) than on-court success, Clark’s shoe would join a short list of WNBA players with signature models, further legitimizing her case for face of the league.