While Caitlin Clark was sidelined and took on a coaching role during the WNBA All-Star Game this weekend, she still managed to turn heads with her choice of sneakers.
The Indiana Fever star was sporting a brand-new colorway of her Nike Kobe 5 PEs that had fans doing double-takes and reaching for their phones. Within hours, social media was buzzing with reactions that ranged from pure excitement to outright shoe envy.
What Makes Caitlin Clark’s New Nike Kobe 5 PEs So Special?
Clark and Nike have maintained a close relationship since her college days with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Last year, she signed a lucrative eight-year, $28 million deal with the global sports brand, choosing Nike over Adidas and Puma. The contract ties Clark to Nike on a long-term basis and will eventually give her a signature shoe of her own.
These days, Clark has been wearing a player-edition version of the Nike Kobe V Protros on the court. With the All-Star guard championing the sneakers, it’s no surprise they have skyrocketed in popularity among fans and collectors alike.
Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe V PEs are straight fire 😤 pic.twitter.com/jE3SRQ9K0c
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 19, 2025
This weekend at the All-Star Game, Clark introduced a stunning new Kobe 5 PEs colorway that sent WNBA fans into an absolute frenzy on social media. The shoes became an instant hit, with reactions pouring in from across the basketball community.
“My goodness these are hard,” said a fan on X (formerly known as Twitter).
My goodness these are hard https://t.co/X7kIDHtvIB
— E-wan al-Gaib (@EwwyVert) July 20, 2025
“These is ridiculous,” commented one fan.
These is ridiculous 🔥 https://t.co/4rdRnbreWA
— THE HOPE (@whoisjuv) July 20, 2025
“DOUBLE C going crazy,” said another fan.
The newest color scheme perfectly suits both her college team (Iowa) and her current team (Indiana), featuring Fever navy blue and red combined with Iowa yellow on the front end of the shoe. This thoughtful design choice creates a visual bridge between Clark’s past and present, honoring both chapters of her basketball journey.
“Ketchup AND mustard. Wise,” commented one fan. “These, the other navy ones, and the all blues are all 🔥” added another account.
These, the other navy ones, and the all blues are all 🔥 https://t.co/IdZncbgJup
— Baden Jaxen Jr. (@frankwilheel) July 20, 2025
While WNBA fans can’t seem to get enough of the Kobe V Protros, many are wondering when we will see Clark’s signature shoe on the market. Nike has been developing a signature sneaker for Clark, but has yet to announce a release date.
“She’s got some of the absolute best Kobe PEs in the game but when is Nike gonna drop that Caitlin signature shoe? Need it,” said a fan.
Since making her WNBA debut in 2024, Clark has proven herself to be one of the most dominant players in the league. In her rookie season, she was selected for the All-Star team and voted the 2024 Rookie of the Year. The finishing touch to a remarkable year came when Clark was named the Time Athlete of the Year in December 2024.
