Key Details
- Team exclusive made for Duke women’s basketball, not for public sale.
- Black OptiCast upper with Duke blue on the “2” and “C” graphics.
- White on the lateral Swoosh, the tongue “D” logo and the medial “CC” mark.
Duke women’s basketball has its own Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE, a team exclusive take on Caitlin Clark’s first Nike signature shoe. The pair is reported as a team only release and has not been confirmed by Nike; Nike has not announced a release date or price.
The Nike Caitlin 1 now covers a program Clark faced during her years at Iowa, even though she never played for the Blue Devils.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE
Style Code: N/A (PE)
Colorway: Black/Duke Blue/White
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported
Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE Design
The upper is mostly black. Duke blue fills the “2” and “C” graphics built into the OptiCast material. The tongue, laces and midsole stay black.
White appears in three spots: the lateral Swoosh, the Duke “D” logo on the tongue and the “CC” branding on the support piece along the medial side.
Will the Nike Caitlin 1 “Duke” PE Release at Retail?
Reports say no. The colorway was made specifically for the Duke women’s basketball team and will not be released to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Does Duke Have a Caitlin Clark Shoe?
Clark never played for Duke, but she faced the Blue Devils while at Iowa. Duke has been collecting Nike PEs, and the Caitlin 1 adds to that run.
What Other Nike PEs Has Duke Received?
A Sabrina 4 PE in blue, white and black with the school’s “D” logo on the tongue showed up recently. Duke also received PE pairs from much of Nike’s signature lineup last year.
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