Caitlin Clark wasted no time making a statement in her highly anticipated WNBA debut—both on the scoreboard and on her feet. The Indiana Fever rookie took the court against the Chicago Sky wearing a never-before-seen Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” PE, celebrating her entrance into the league.
The pair features a clean metallic silver upper paired with striking red accents on the Swoosh, laces, inner lining, and outsole—a bold nod to Indiana’s red-hot momentum and Clark’s high-octane game. The design is rounded out with subtle textural detailing and her personalized Kobe PE logo on the tongue, blending her new chapter with one of Nike Basketball’s most revered legacies.
Clark made it clear in postgame interviews that the pair won’t be hitting shelves anytime soon. In fact, she noted that she previously wore the shoes during practice but made a point to remove them before media access began.
Despite the pair remaining a true player exclusive, its reveal continues Nike's long-standing tradition of honoring milestone moments for its athletes through custom footwear. And with Caitlin Clark’s impact already being felt across the league, it’s only fitting that her first step in the pros came in a shoe this significant.
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy a detailed look at the pair credits to Nike and the Indiana Fever below.
Make sure to checkout the upcoming Nike Kobe 5 "CHBL" which is expected to release soon.
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