Overview

• Nike released 13,000 pairs of the Caitlin Clark Kobe 5 Protro PE in Indiana Fever colors at $190 via the SNKRS app on June 30.
• The sneakers sold out within minutes, triggering resale listings up to $450 on secondary markets.
• A promotional video for the drop featured Clark’s pupils morphing into snake shapes as an homage to Kobe Bryant’s “Black Mamba” legacy.
• Fans praised the limited edition launch but criticized SNKRS app technical issues and voiced demand for Clark’s own signature sneaker.
• Nike classified the design as a Player Edition rather than a full signature model, sparking anticipation for Clark’s first solo signature shoe.