Cade Cunningham Nike Signature Shoe
Cade Cunningham just took a major step in his sneaker journey. As reported by Shams Charania, the Pistons guard has agreed to a new six-year extension with Nike — a move that finally sets the stage for his long-anticipated signature sneaker, slated to debut in the 2026/2027 season.
The timing feels right. Detroit has evolved from a gruesome nosedive two years ago into a legit threat in the East, and Cade has been the consistent driving force behind that turnaround. His game is looking sharper, more assured, more complete than ever, which makes this franchise-defining deal feel less like a shock and more like the next natural step.
Since entering the league, Cunningham has been firmly tied to the Zoom GT Cut line. He’s worn everything from the GT Cut 3 to the GT Cut 3 Turbo, quietly becoming the unofficial face of the series — especially after Tyrese Haliburton left Nike for PUMA. Fans even caught an early glimpse of Cade’s personal identity last season when his double-C star logo popped up on several of his PEs. That little detail hinted that something bigger was brewing.
Nike is keeping the specifics of the upcoming signature model locked down for now. Still, based on his recent PEs, there’s a good chance the line leans into clean storytelling, smooth lines, and colorways that match Cade’s poised, methodical style of play. It wouldn’t be shocking if Nike uses the shoe to mark the shift into Detroit’s new era, with Cade at the front of it.
If everything stays on schedule, 2026/2027 will mark the year Cunningham officially joins Nike’s signature roster — a well-earned milestone for a franchise guard who’s quickly becoming one of the league’s most important young stars.
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