Caitlin Clark’s Nike Shoes Sold Out Instantly—Here’s How to Get Yours

On Tuesday, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark announced the upcoming release of her player edition sneakers with Nike: the Kobe 5 Protro x Caitlin Clark “Rookie of the Year.”

Nike released the shoe at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning, and fans flooded the SNKRS website. The sneakers sold out within minutes as consumers purchased the $190 shoes in 10-minute lottery windows.

These player edition shoes are expected to become available at Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker with a similar lottery format, according to USA Today. That being said, the shoes will be even more difficult to acquire as these retailers have less stock.

Resellers have already listed the Kobe 5 Protro x Caitlin Clark “Rookie of the Year" on verified resale marketplaces like Stock X. The lowest asking price is $249 — well above retail. The highest asking price is $600, as of Wednesday afternoon.

Clark signed a historic eight-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Nike after the Indiana Fever selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. The sportswear and apparel brand announced her as a signature athlete last summer.

As a signature athlete, Clark will eventually have her own signature sneaker.

There's no official release date for Clark's signature sneaker with Nike, but the brand is expected to release the shoe sometime during the 2026 WNBA season.