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Caitlin Clark Teases Breakthrough Nike Shoe, Details Recovery and Team USA Push

Her spring 2026 signature model follows a December return to USA Basketball camp after her 2025 season was cut short by a groin injury.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark said on the New Heights podcast that her Nike signature shoe will debut this spring and will use technology she says Nike has never put into a basketball shoe.
  • She described an 18‑month design process balancing uniqueness with on‑court comfort and said she is planning multiple colorways, including a Kansas City Chiefs-themed version.
  • Clark participated in a three‑day USA Basketball camp at Duke in December, saying she had to learn to run again after quad and groin setbacks during 2025.
  • She reaffirmed goals of making the 2026 FIBA World Cup roster and the 2028 U.S. Olympic team, calling the camp a welcome step back into elite competition.
  • Closing the year with a social media message about starting fresh, Clark drew support from the WNBA community and celebrities, while the Fever’s September shutdown of her season underscored the stakes for a 2026 bounce‑back.