October 2026 is the busiest month for Nike Basketball releases all year — and TripleBasket is one of the very few authorized Italian retailers for this wave of releases. From Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe to the Ja 4 Halloween, passing through the Tatum 5 "Sunrise" and A'Two by A'ja Wilson: here are all the shoes arriving and what you need to know before buying.
October 1 — Nike Caitlin 1 "Racer Blue" (IH7423-400)
The most important date of the month for women's basketball. On October 1, 2026, Caitlin Clark — the guard for the Indiana Fever and the most important face of modern WNBA — finally launches her first Nike signature shoe: the Nike Caitlin 1.
The Caitlin 1 introduces a completely new technology called Nike Opticast: a polyurethane upper printed with nodes forming the letter "C" and the number "2" — Clark's initials and jersey number — across the entire surface. These nodes are not just aesthetic: they vary in height to reduce drag during quick movements. Underfoot, an Air Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot and a Cushlon midsole ensure responsiveness for players like Clark — fast, constantly moving, always ready for the pull-up three.
The "Racer Blue" colorway is the most personal of the line: the blue Clark brought from Iowa to the pros. The shoe carries hidden messages on the sole — "It was never a long shot", "Shoot more threes", "From anywhere" — phrases that tell Caitlin's journey to one of the greatest debuts in women's basketball history.
- SKU: IH7423-400
- Colorway: Racer Blue / Multi-Color
- Release date: October 1, 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
- Technology: Nike Opticast upper, Air Zoom Turbo, Cushlon midsole
October — Nike Caitlin 1 "Warning Code" (IH7423-700)
The second Caitlin 1 colorway scheduled for October. Same technical setup as the "Racer Blue" — Nike Opticast, Air Zoom Turbo, Cushlon — in a different and bolder palette. The name "Warning Code" suggests high-visibility colors, typical of a colorway designed to stand out on the court.
- SKU: IH7423-700
- Release date: October 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
October — Nike Ja 4 White (IM4135-100)
The Ja 4 in its cleanest version — white, without thematic graphics. The base colorway of the line, the one players choose when they want Ja 4 performance with a look that matches any uniform. Same construction as all other colorways: Cushlon 3.0, SPRPWR sockliner, TPU JA-Frame and outsole with pattern inspired by the Ja logo.
- SKU: IM4135-100
- Colorway: White
- Release date: October 2026
- Price: 129.00 EUR
- Size note: fits tight — half size up recommended
October 15 — Jordan Tatum 5 "Sunrise" (IO1746-401)
The Jordan Tatum 5 debuts on October 15, 2026 with one of the most elegant colorways of the line — Bright Concord / Urban Lilac / China Rose, a purple and pink palette that recalls the colors of Boston's sky at dawn. A tribute to Jayson Tatum's city.
The Tatum 5 is the most important shoe in the Tatum line to date: it introduces a forefoot lockdown strap — the main technical innovation compared to the Tatum 4 — and an updated Air Zoom cushioning system. The strap adds lateral containment during Tatum's explosive moves, those cuts and one-on-ones that make him one of the hardest scorers to guard in the NBA. The $125 price positions it as one of the most accessible Nike signature shoes of the season.
Chinese fans already had it on September 24. For Europe, the date is October 15.
- SKU: IO1746-401
- Colorway: Bright Concord / Urban Lilac / China Rose
- Europe release date: October 15, 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
- New compared to Tatum 4: forefoot strap + updated Air Zoom
October — Nike A'Two (IH1135-603)
A'ja Wilson's second signature shoe — three-time WNBA champion, the most dominant center in modern women's basketball history — arrives in a new colorway for October. The A'Two is a significant upgrade over the A'One: synthetic printed leather upper replacing mesh, Cushlon 3.0 midsole, Air Zoom bottom-loaded forefoot, injected reinforced heel, and midfoot plate for torsional stability.
"Bigger, bolder and even more me" — that's how A'ja describes the A'Two. An upgrade you can feel on the court: the stiffer upper structure guarantees superior lockdown in the most physical defensive situations, while the Air Zoom provides explosiveness attacking the rim. The wavy herringbone traction is specifically designed for Wilson's movements.
- SKU: IH1135-603
- Technology: Cushlon 3.0, Air Zoom forefoot bottom-loaded, midfoot plate, injected heel counter
- Release date: October 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
October — Nike Ja 4 "Halloween" (IO7939-300)
Every year, for Halloween, the Ja Morant line produces the wildest colorway of the season. In 2023 there was Zombie on the Ja 1. In 2024 the Nightmare on the Ja 2. In 2025 the Spooky on the Ja 3. In 2026, the tradition continues with the Ja 4 "Halloween".
Nike does not use the classic orange and black. The green Oil Green dominates the entire upper with distressed texture and worn graphics that give the shoe a tattered and decayed look — half zombie, half mummy. The Bright Crimson explodes on the Swoosh like blood on an otherwise pale aesthetic. The tooth dubrae returns on the lace — the tooth-shaped charm that fans of the line immediately recognize. The sole glows in the dark. Inside, an insole with the screaming zombified face of Ja Morant.
- SKU: IO7939-300
- Colorway: Oil Green / Bright Crimson / Light Lemon Twist
- Special details: glow-in-the-dark sole, zombified Ja graphic insole, tooth dubrae
- Release date: October 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
- Size note: fits tight — half size up recommended
October — Nike Ja 4 GS "Dark Mode" (IM7569-403)
The kids' version of the Ja 4 in "Dark Mode" colorway — deep black with Cobalt Bliss accents. The stealthiest colorway of the line: no elaborate graphics, no seasonal theme. The GS version carries the same Cushlon 3.0 construction, SPRPWR sockliner, and TPU JA-Frame as the adult version, in kids' sizes.
- SKU: IM7569-403
- Colorway: Dark Mode — Black / Dark Grey / Cobalt Bliss
- Target: boys/girls (GS)
- Release date: October 2026
- Price: [insert price] EUR
- Size note: fits tight — half size up recommended
Where to buy in Italy
TripleBasket is one of the very few authorized Italian retailers for all these models. Many October colorways — particularly the Caitlin 1 and the Ja 4 Halloween — will arrive in very limited quantities even nationally.
As soon as each shoe is published on TripleBasket, we will update this article with the direct purchase link. To be notified before everyone else, write to us on WhatsApp: we will send you a personal notification as soon as the product is in stock.
Frequently asked questions about Nike Basketball releases in October 2026
How many Nike Basketball shoes are released in October 2026 on TripleBasket?
At least 7 confirmed models/colorways: Caitlin 1 "Racer Blue", Caitlin 1 "Warning Code", Ja 4 White, Jordan Tatum 5 "Sunrise", A'Two (new colorway), Ja 4 "Halloween" and Ja 4 GS "Dark Mode".
Is the Nike Caitlin 1 Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe?
Yes — the Nike Caitlin 1 is Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe, launched on October 1, 2026. Before the Caitlin 1, Clark wore exclusive player editions of the Nike Kobe.
Does the Ja 4 "Halloween" have a glow-in-the-dark sole?
Yes — the Ja 4 "Halloween" (IO7939-300) includes a glow-in-the-dark sole, an insole with zombified Ja Morant's face, and the tooth dubrae on the lace.
Is the Jordan Tatum 5 "Sunrise" better than the Tatum 4?
The Tatum 5 introduces the forefoot lockdown strap — the main technical innovation — and an updated Air Zoom. The $125 price also makes it more accessible than previous versions.
How do I know when a model is available on TripleBasket?
Write to us on WhatsApp: we will send you a personal notification for every model you are interested in as soon as it is in stock.