Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark discussed her player-exclusive Nike Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" basketball shoes and why fans can't buy them.

When can fans expect to see Nike's first Caitlin Clark shoe? Here is what to know about Clark's Nike deal and the release of her first signature shoe Clark's deal is an eight-year contract worth a ...

The 2025 WNBA season commenced with a highly anticipated matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game featured sophomore standouts Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, whose rivalry added to the excitement.

Last year, Fever guard Caitlin Clark outshined Sky forward Angel Reese ... $28 million signature sneaker deal with Nike. It was the largest sponsorship contract for a women's basketball player.

Caitlin Clark picked out her sneakers specifically for Saturday’s season opener against the Chicago Sky: a custom pair of Nike Kobe 5s. She called them her “Rookie of the Year” shoes, as they drew design inspiration from a photo of Clark accepting the honor last year.

Clark was born in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Brent and Anne on Jan. 22, 2002, making her three years and six months younger than her boyfriend. And while Connor’s net worth is nothing to sneeze at, it’s not as high as his girlfriend’s.

Englebert and the league are leaning even heavier into the Clark momentum by broadcasting 41 of the Fever's 44 game on national TV.