WNBA’s Caitlin Clark Tabs Nike’s Kobe Bryant Sneakers as the GOAT Basketball Shoe

Doric SamJanuary 2, 2025

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The debate over the GOAT basketball shoe won’t be settled anytime soon, but Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made it clear where her allegiances lie.

During an appearance on New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce (1:08:56 mark), Clark declared that the late Kobe Bryant’s signature line of sneakers is the GOAT basketball shoe in her eyes.

“I play in only Kobe’s,” Clark said. “Kobe’s are my… I’m a big Kobe fan.”

During practice for the WNBA All-Star Game this past season, Clark debuted the new Nike Kobe 6 PE sneakers. She also had a steady rotation of Kobe’s during her first year as a professional in which she went on to set multiple records and be unanimously named WNBA Rookie of the Year.

B/R Kicks @brkicks.@CaitlinClark22 debuted the new “WNBA All-Star” Nike Kobe 6 PE during practice today 🔥

(via @IndianaFever) pic.twitter.com/N3gd9jMzP5

Nick DePaula @NickDePaulaCaitlin Clark’s sneaker rotation to start her WNBA rookie season:

• “Bruce Lee” Kobe 5
• “Italian Camo” Kobe 6
• “Grinch” Kobe 6
• “All Star” Kobe 6 pic.twitter.com/rqsOUmtaxA

When asked specifically which edition she likes, Clark named the Kobe 5 and the Kobe 6. She pointed out that they’re low-tops, but she’s not afraid of the danger of playing in them.

“But they look cool! And trust me, I sprained my ankles a thousand times, there’s no stopping it anymore,” Clark said.