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Nike to Retail Caitlin Clark’s Kobe 5 ‘Rookie of the Year’ Colorway in Spring 2026

Sneaker leaks detail a Metallic Silver and University Red edition at a $190 price point for Nike SNKRS despite Clark’s insistence that the shoes were custom only

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  • Sneaker leakers brandon1an and SneakerMarketRO report the Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “Rookie of the Year” (SKU IV2712-001) will release in Spring 2026 via Nike SNKRS with a $190 MSRP.
  • Clark had told reporters in May that the colorway was a one-off custom design and would not be available to the public.
  • Nike CEO Elliot Hill confirmed that Clark’s dedicated signature sneaker and personal logo remain in multi-year development, targeting a debut around 2026.
  • This upcoming public drop follows previous player-exclusive releases tied to Clark, including the Kobe 5 ‘Indiana Fever’ and a planned Kobe 6 ‘Light Armory Blue.’
  • Fans and veteran WNBA players such as Diana Taurasi have expressed impatience over the delay of Clark’s own signature line in favor of additional Kobe player exclusives.