Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark inspired Nike's Kobe 5 Protro drop this holiday season

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark is the moment for the WNBA and now, Nike has decided to release their newly designed Kobe 5 Protro shoe, which is inspired by her and her team. It looks stunning.
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The shoes look sharp and comfortable and are in the same colors as the team — navy blue, red, and yellow. One good thing? It honors NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The smart shoes are coming out soon during the 2025 holiday season.
Caitlin Clark inspired Nike's Kobe 5 Protro set to drop soon
Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers have become one of the top NBA seasons this season, and for Fever, WNBA star Caitlin Clark has become synonymous with brilliance. Now that she's gaining popularity, Nike has decided to release a special basketball shoe that is inspired by Clark's team.
The shoe, called Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Indiana Fever' and is expected to release in 2025, during the Holiday Season. With solid colors like dark navy blue, crimson red and yellow.
Interestingly, in 2024, Caitlin Clark did wear the shoe, and the same were shown at a private Nike event in New York. It is a part of Nike's special collection.
The stunning shoe's design also has a special tribute for one of NBA's star legends, Kobe Bryant's historic legacy.
The show has a snakeskin design. It is expected that the shoe will likely be priced around $190 and it might be showcased in the market from June 30, this year.
In a recent game, Indiana Fever managed to beat New York Liberty. Now, Caitlin Clark is back with a bang, as she was away due to a health injury. Aliyan Boston and Kelsey Mitchell also made it big with a solid game, thanks to Clark.
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Clark's return to the basketball court has helped in boosting TV ratings. On Saturday, the said game sought at least 2.2 million viewers, which peaked at least 2.8 million viewers. It has become one of the most watched WNBA games on ABC.

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