WNBA star Diana Taurasi shows support for Caitlin Clark joining the exclusive club of players with their own signature sneaker line
In the world of WNBA basketball, the excitement is building as Caitlin Clark prepares to debut her signature shoe with Nike. The Indiana Fever star, who has already made a significant impact in her young career, is set to join an exclusive club of players with their own signature sneakers.
The Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year," scheduled for release in Spring 2026, will be Clark's official signature shoe. While player-exclusive versions of Kobe shoes inspired by Clark have been seen on-court and some colorways (like the Kobe 5 "Indiana Fever") are releasing in 2025, her official signature shoe is expected to arrive several months later.
Diana Taurasi, a veteran player for the Phoenix Mercury, has expressed her support for Clark's upcoming shoe. Taurasi, who believes Clark should release a signature shoe, mentioned to Front Office Sports that she would like her kids to wear the next Caitlin Clark signature shoe.
Clark's deal with Nike includes marketing and apparel collaborations, the development of a personal logo, and the evolution of a signature shoe. As of January, the development process for Clark's signature sneaker and logo is still in progress.
The deal is the richest sponsorship contract in history for a WNBA player, estimated to be worth $28 million. Clark has already made a name for herself, having played in just 13 games this season due to multiple injuries, but still averaging 16.5 points per contest, a few points below her rookie season average.
Joining Clark in the ranks of WNBA players with their own signature shoes are stars like Breanna Stewart, who launched the Puma Stewie series in 2022, and Sabrina Ionescu. Stewart's teammate, Ionescu, also has her own signature shoe.
Clark and Taurasi have already faced off on the court, and their rivalry continues to grow. The most recent game they played was on June 30, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. On August 16, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, the two embraced, a moment that was captured by fans and media alike.
Angel Reese, another rising star in the WNBA, also has a signature shoe with Reebok, the "Angel Reese 1," which debuted at last month's WNBA All-Star game. A'ja Wilson, star of the Las Vegas Aces, also has a signature shoe, the A'One "Pink A'ura," which sold out minutes after its release in February.
As the anticipation builds for Caitlin Clark's signature shoe, fans and basketball enthusiasts alike are eagerly waiting for its release in Spring 2026. The Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year" is set to be a game-changer in the world of WNBA footwear.
The Kobe 5 Protro "Rookie of the Year," scheduled for release in Spring 2026, is set to be a game-changer in the world of WNBA footwear, just like the A'One "Pink A'ura," which sold out minutes after its release. Diana Taurasi, a veteran player for the Phoenix Mercury, has expressed her support for Clark's upcoming shoe, mentioning she would like her kids to wear the next Caitlin Clark signature shoe.
