Forget the early postseason exit, because Caitlin Clark just pulled off something historic off the court. Her brand-new signature shoes, the “Caitlin 1s”, launched Thursday morning and were completely sold out on Nike’s official website within hours. This isn’t just a big sale, folks. This is the most successful women’s basketball signature shoe release in Nike history, period.
These Kicks Are Flying Off The (Virtual) Shelves
Seriously, the hype for these shoes was insane. Stores nationwide saw fans flocking in, all hoping to get their hands on the moody blue and bright yellow kicks. They dropped at 10 a.m. ET, and by lunch, if you weren’t quick, you were out of luck on Nike’s site. Originally retailing for $140, these shoes are already hitting resale sites like eBay for over $200, according to CNBC. That’s how fast they went, and that’s how much demand there is for them.
Nike’s Dropping Them Everywhere, And For Good Reason
Nike CEO Elliott Hill confirmed the massive success on Thursday’s earnings call: the Caitlin 1s truly are the most successful women’s basketball signature shoe launch ever for the company. And get this: sports business insider Joe Pompliano is reporting Nike plans to put these bad boys in 5,000 stores. That’s double the average amount for a Nike basketball shoe! You know what that means, right? Expect these sales to absolutely rocket in the coming days and weeks. It’s clear why there’s such a buzz around this famous footwear, even after her Fever team’s season ended prematurely.
Even with an uneven performance in her final game, where she put up 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting and had more turnovers than assists as Indiana fell 94-83 to the Aces, Clark’s star power is undeniable. Her influence off the court is just getting started. Keep an eye on those sales figures, because this is a moment that’s gonna keep making waves.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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