Sportswear giants Nike are catching heat from Caitlin Clark fans following a key development regarding Angel Reese.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese (Photos via Getty Images)
Northern Illinois @ Ball State – NCAA Game Preview for October 26, 2024
Clark and Reese are, by far, the most marketable players in the WNBA, having made their debuts in 2024. They’ve secured some lucrative endorsements this year.
Reese was the subject of an announcement made by Reebok this Thursday, with the brand disclosing that it had reached a multi-year deal with the Chicago Sky forward. They also revealed that her signature shoe will be released in 2026.
Clark, meanwhile, inked an eight-year deal with Nike worth $28 million before the start of her rookie season. The company promised a signature sneaker as well, yet there’s still no release date.
Caitlin Clark Fans Need Her Shoes, And They Need It Now
Fans had already taken issue with Nike over the above, but the recent Reebok announcement has fueled the complaints.
“Where is Caitlin Clark shoes at?” someone asked.
“How come Caitlin Clark signed with Nike, and she still doesn’t have a shoe–they haven’t done anything to promote her and they would make a fortune,” another wrote.
“How is Angel Reese getting a shoe before Caitlin Clark? I get it Reebok vs Nike, but still they need to fix this asap,” said a third.
“Nike’s utter failure to capitalize on Clark’s massive popularity this year is baffling,” someone else fumed.
“The year is 2032. Caitlin Clark has captured her sixth consecutive WNBA mvp and is working on a 5 peat with the Fever. Nike says a shoe prototype will drop in weeks,” a fan quipped.
“The fans are begging for you to put Caitlin merchandise (including her shoes) on the market for the holidays,” a user pleaded. “The demand is there to ignite this.”
The Indiana Fever guard had an impressive first year, breaking multiple records, being named an All-Star, and winning the Rookie of the Year award.
That Nike has delayed this for so long is indeed confusing. But perhaps they have something massive in store.
News
VIDEO: Rob Gronkowski Challenges Shaquille O’Neal For The First Showdown After The NBA Legend Proposed NBA vs. NFL Boxing Event
The #PaulTyson mania has caught up with everyone. Despite his EDM festival starting off shortly, Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t help but attend the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fighting frenzy. While O’Neal put his bets on Iron Mike, things didn’t turn out as expected. With…
Social Media Is In Shock After Someone Leaked The Alleged “Script” For Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
Social media is losing their minds after somebody leaked the alleged “script” for the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Logan Paul tonight. The former undisputed world heavyweight champion is stepping in the ring for the first time since his exhibition match against Roy…
Mock trade sends Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to surging Magic
Last season, the Orlando Magic were the surprise team in the NBA. Paolo Banchero made his first All-Star team and they won 47 games, clinching the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. They would lose in the first round to…
$2.2 Billion Impact Sparks Caitlin Clark & Serena Williams Parallels in WNBA Agent’s Bold Admission
The Caitlin Clark Fever affected all. From sold-out arenas to jersey sales, Clark seems to have completely changed the game. As she featured in 19 of the 22 games that crossed 1 million in TV viewership, her impact and potential…
Bucks’ Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton injury updates tell 2 different stories
Will the two Bucks stars recover from their ailments and get back on the court soon? The Milwaukee Bucks are riding the high of a thrilling overtime win over the Detroit Pistons. The cold streak-snapping victory was spearheaded by a 59-point performance from…
Adult Film Star Exposes Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier, Reveals What She Did To Him Before His Big Game
Terry Rozier certainly has some explaining to do. Terry Rozier and Celina Powell (Photos via Getty Images and Instagram) The Miami Heat star has been trying to get out of this shooting funk that he has been in. It seems…
End of content
No more pages to load