"I want it to be something very unique to me and a little bit different," Clark said while talking about her signature Nike sneakers set to release later this year, and lots of fans are waiting for it.

However, CC22 has been through a long journey to have her own Nike signature sneakers. She shared several insights about her game and quest for her Nike signature sneakers during her appearance on the 31 December episode of Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Let's explore them.

Comfort comes first for Caitlin Clark

Clark has played in various editions of the Nike Kobe for most of her career. While she has obliterated several opponents in them, she confessed that she had been looking for what she "exactly wanted" in her sneakers.

The 23-year-old highlighted, "I think probably the most challenging part of it is, like, you want it [your sneakers] to be unique. However, she kept comfort over everything, saying, "At the same time, like, I have to be comfortable wearing it."

Journey to the Center of the Shoe

Clark took some actionable steps during her time in Iowa. She was still deciding on the top sneaker brand. Nevertheless, it was her childhood dream that propelled her toward Nike.

Clark disclosed, "I talked to Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, and they all offered me a signature shoe."

But she eventually chose Nike, disclosing, "I grew up wanting to be a Nike athlete." To Clark, it was "the premier brand."

The Fever guard also talked about chasing colors in her signature shoe to make it unique. "I think, like, just the chasability of them and, like, you want a certain sneaker or, like, you want a certain colorway. I think that’s, like, going to be probably the most fun part," Clark shared.

Caitlin Clark's signature will be better than her favorites from Nike

Considering that Clark has spent most of her collegiate and WNBA career sporting Nike Kobes, it's understandable why she "likes" two editions of the design. She said, "I like a certain two Kobe models,"

The Fever guard also stated that she looked at what worked for her on the basketball floor and urged Nike to make the technology even better. She knew what she wanted.

The surprise part? "The technology that we’re going to put into it isn’t anything that they’ve ever put into a basketball shoe before," she commented. That's going to be more exciting!

Clark's Thoughts on the Recent Campaign

Caitlin had a recent commercial wth Nike. They pointed to Caitlin as an example of how anyone may succeed, "From Anywhere." She claimed that the ad's tone and the people who appeared with her made it seem close.

"It’s so exciting, and a lot of the people that were obviously in the commercial," Clark remarked. "I felt like the ad was, like, very me." It was heartfelt."

What's the Next Move for Clark?

Clark made an appearance at the USA Basketball camp held at Duke. She stressed that because of the wider field, the World Cup has traditionally been more challenging for the US than the Olympics.

Her ambition hasn't evolved, though. CC22 clarified her next target, saying, "Hopefully, I’m on the team for that. My goal is to be on the Olympic team in 2028."

Caitlin's signature line is more than just a launch. It is a checkpoint. One shaped by patience, intention, and a player who understands the game of longevity is built "step by step," not overnight.

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comment section!

Written by

Arya Patil

Edited by

Souvik Roy