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Caitlin Clark's Custom Rookie of the Year Kobe's Are Catching Attention

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Evan Massey | Last updated May 17, 2025 3:22 PM ET

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is ready to get the 2025 WNBA started in Saturday afternoon's matchup against the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese.

After an impressive rookie season with the Fever that saw Clark when the coveted Rookie of the Year award and break many different records, expectations are sky high for the 2025 campaign. Many believe that she will be a top-tier MVP candidate and that Indiana should be a championship contender.

In Saturday afternoon's game, Clark will be debuting her new-look custom Kobe shoes.

The Fever took to social media to share a picture of the new "Rookie of the Year" custom Kobe shoes.

"Caitlin Clark is debuting her new Nike Kobe 5 Protro 'Rookie of the Year' PE's for today's home opener," the post read.

Caitlin Clark is debuting her new Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" PE's for today’s home opener pic.twitter.com/UZQH7nbf7U
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 17, 2025

Clark's new shoes have caught attention from fans. They have taken to social media to share their reactions to her new-look custom sneakers.

"These are beautiful," one fan commented.

Another fan chimed in, "She is wearing my goat shoes."

"Omggg bruh these are so fireeee," a third fan wrote.

A fourth comment read, "We want Clark shoes not another colorway."

"Release them now, you cowards @nikebasketball," a fifth fan wrote.

Fans cannot wait to watch Clark and Reese go head-to-head once again to begin the 2025 season. Clark and Indiana will be without new teammate Sophie Cunningham for the season opener.

Last season, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 41.7% from the floor and 34.4% from the 3-point line. She will look to start the 2025 season off on a high note.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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