Move over, dunks and crossovers—Caitlin Clark has a new trick up her sleeve, or rather, on her feet. During the Indiana Fever’s practice on Monday, the WNBA All-Star turned heads and ignited sneaker envy with a pair of Kobe 5 shoes that seemed to have appeared from a parallel universe.
As the Fever posted snapshots from their first practice post-WNBA’s 2024 Olympic break on Instagram, eagle-eyed fans couldn’t help but zoom in on Clark’s mysterious yellow-and-black Kobe 5s. Theories flew like three-pointers about whether these were unreleased gems from the sneaker vaults.
And let’s be honest, this isn’t Clark’s first rodeo with the sneaker elite. Throughout the 2024 season, she’s been flaunting Kobe kicks that are more secretive than a government black site. Fans wasted no time in expressing their sneaker love under the Fever’s post.
“Unreleased Kobes, I see you, CC!” one fan exclaimed, undoubtedly from their sneaker-filled basement.
“Caitlin with the new shoes,” another chimed in, probably checking their bank balance for an impending sneaker purchase.
“Unreleased Kobes, I see you, CC,” repeated yet another fan. Hey, originality isn’t everyone’s forte.
The snapshot of Clark’s sneakers has racked up over 50k views on social media in under seven hours, proving that in the world of WNBA, shoes can sometimes speak louder than stats.
While it’s not confirmed that Clark’s sneaks are unreleased, a quick search on StockX, GOAT, or SNKRS would leave you scratching your head and refreshing the page. Clark’s tight-knit relationship with the Bryant family could very well be her golden ticket to these exclusive kicks. Whether it’s her bond with Vanessa Bryant or her colossal eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike signed in April, Caitlin Clark is living the sneakerhead’s dream.
The rookie sensation is not just about flashy footwear, though. Averaging 17.1 points and 8.2 assists per game, Clark is leading the league in assists and proving she’s more than just a pretty pair of shoes. Her dynamic plays and on-court charisma make her one of the most versatile offensive weapons in the WNBA.
Clark and her show-stopping sneakers will be back on the court post-Olympics break on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET against the Phoenix Mercury. So, WNBA fans, mark your calendars and prepare for more sneaker mysteries and on-court magic from Caitlin Clark.
