Overview

• Nike released the Indiana Fever–inspired Kobe 5 Protro PE on June 30 at 10 a.m. ET via its SNKRS app, capping U.S. availability at 13,000 pairs.
• The $190 sneakers sold out within minutes and quickly appeared on resale sites with listings reaching as high as $450.
• This player-exclusive colorway merges Caitlin Clark’s rising WNBA stardom with nods to Kobe Bryant’s legacy under her eight-year, $28 million Nike endorsement deal.
• Fans and former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas criticized glitches and fairness issues on the SNKRS platform that blocked many genuine buyers.
• The frenzy over the limited release has amplified calls for Clark’s first true signature shoe beyond one-off player editions.