New In-Hand Images Show the Mirrored Details of the Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE

Published March 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Quick Facts

We first got a look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE on court in May of last year in a game against the Chicago Sky before sitting out most of the season with persistent injuries
Now, Clark is back on the court and her Rookie of the Year PE is heading to retail shelves, giving Caitlin fans another opportunity to cop their favorite players’ kicks
The Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE will release Spring 2026

Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE

We’re all waiting for Caitlin Clark’s debut Nike signature shoe. In the meantime, though, the Queen of Indiana basketball is keeping the Mamba Mentality at top of mind, adding a personalized twist to PE colorways of the Nike Kobe line inspired by her favorite movie, her Fever jersey, and of course, her Rookie of the Year trophy.

We first got a look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE on court in May of last year in a game against the Chicago Sky before sitting out most of the season with persistent injuries. Now, Clark is back on the court and her Rookie of the Year PE is heading to retail shelves, giving Caitlin fans another opportunity to cop their favorite players’ kicks.

The colorway starts with two tones of metallic silver across the upper, adding red on the tongue, laces, Swooshes, outsole, and heel paneling for a perfect two-tone mix that almost matches the Nike Kobe 5 Lower Merion Aces colorway from Kobe’s high school.

The Caitlin Clark x Nike Kobe 5 Protro Rookie of the Year PE will release Spring 2026 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $190. For all the latest Caitlin Clark Nike news, download the Sole Retriever App.