Nike Launches Caitlin 1 “Caitlin Blue” Basketball Shoes

Nike has officially introduced the Caitlin 1 in a “Racer Blue” colorway, setting a retail price of €139,99 for the signature basketball shoe designed alongside WNBA star Caitlin Clark. The release pairs a reactive Air Zoom Turbo unit with Cushlon foam, aiming to provide on-court responsiveness and stability during quick changes of direction.

Inside the Design of the Caitlin 1

The footwear incorporates an innovative Nike Opticast upper built for lightweight, firm containment without adding excess weight. Clark collaborated directly with the brand’s design team to shape specific visual and performance elements woven into the model. Dual Swoosh logos on the upper reference both her initials and the three-point line, while a molded “22” and “CC” branding appear across the upper structure.

Additional personal touches line the shoe, including Clark’s signature stamped on the heel. A distinctive midfoot logo reflects court-mapping elements meant to represent floor coverage. Both shoes feature motivational inscriptions drawn from her playing style: “It was never a long shot” printed on the footwear, accompanied by “Shoot More Threes” on the left shoe and “From Anywhere” on the right.

Cushlon Foam and Air Zoom Turbo Support High-Tempo Acceleration

Engineered for perimeter guards and players who create separation off the dribble, the model relies on the combination of Cushlon foam and Air Zoom Turbo to cushion high-impact landings while retaining court feel. The tooling supports step-back moves and high-tempo acceleration.

The debut version carries the official color descriptor Racer Blue/Multicolor under model code IH7423-400.

What Is the Retail Price and Technical Cushioning of the Caitlin 1?

What is the retail price of the Caitlin 1?
The shoe carries a price tag of €139,99 upon its release.

What model number is the Racer Blue colorway?
The model is cataloged under code IH7423-400.

What technical cushioning does the shoe use?
The design pairs a reactive Air Zoom Turbo unit with full-length Cushlon foam for impact absorption and court response.