Caitlin Clark Debuted Nike Kobe Shoes at Fever Practice
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Caitlin Clark has made it clear that she is a big Kobe Bryant fan. The Indiana Fever rookie now has her own version of his shoes as well. Clark revealed her first Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEโs during a team practice. Caitlin is of course set to get her own signature sneakers from the sports apparel giant, but in the meantime she will continue to rock kicks inspired by Bryant.
Caitlin Clark in her first Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEโs at practice today ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/0esC0ojSBX
โ Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 30, 2024
Clark remarked about the color scheme on the Player Exclusive, saying black and yellow is her favorite combination, and also stating the sneaks feel like a combination of Fever and Iowa. She added that they are similar to the Bruce Lee's that she often wears, a previous edition of Kobe's that she has expressed her affinity for in the past, while also giving a nod to Mamba Mentality. "Everybody knows the Bruce Lee's are my babies...I guess that's just the mentality you have to have as a competitor. You want those moments. You embrace those moments."
Caitlin Clark debuted her first Nike Kobe 5 Protro PEโs at practice, and talked about how special it is to have her own player exclusives ๐
โ Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) July 30, 2024
โI feel like itโs Fever, but itโs also Iowa, so you get the best of both worlds.โ pic.twitter.com/4d3FVakThh
Clark hinted at having another pair on the way that fans would see her rock later on, but watching her hoop in Kobe's is far from an unfamiliar sight. CC sported Bryant's shoes in breaking the NCAA scoring record and at the All-Star Game, amongst many other instances.
Caitlin Clark wearing an unreleased Kobe 5 at practice ๐ซถ pic.twitter.com/ROQd3eBvQ1
โ LeLaker (@LeLaker) July 29, 2024
Of course anticipation for Clark's own signature shoe from Nike remains high. She signed an endorsement deal with the company that was worth a reported $28 million before the WNBA season even started. And if the massive numbers the W has seen since her arrival are an indication, any shoes Clark is associated with will fly off the shelves.