Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoe has been a much talked about topic since it was first reported. The Indiana Fever superstar debuted it on Thursday in the WNBA regular-season matchup against the Atlanta Dream. News about a special holiday release recently emerged and got fans buzzing.
The “Grinch” colorway is one of the most iconic in history, thanks to Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 6. He debuted it on Dec. 10, 2010 versus the Miami Heat. The pair has since become one of the most sought-after pairs from his signature line.
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Just Fresh Kicks posted the photo of the Caitlin 1 “Grinch” on X on Sunday. Fans dropped mixed reactions in the comments section.
“Yep hopefully they come with the red laces too,” one fan wrote.
“This would be dope but still doesn’t touch the Kobe’s,” a reaction read.
“Nike really bungled this, their number one attention getter, and what did it take four years to come out with her shoe?” one user said.
“If this does happen.. they will sell out immediately,” posted another.
“Imitation is the biggest form of flattery,” another fan commented.
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“Nahhh this ain’t it,” a comment read.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after losing the Fever’s season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
Caitlin Clark and the Fever are on a two-game losing skid
Clark and the Indiana Fever appeared to be turning their fortunes around by winning four straight games. However, they were given a harsh reality check by Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream.
The teams met in a home-and-away set on Thursday and Saturday. Atlanta won both, handing Indiana a losing streak. Clark and Co. are now 9-7 for the season and need to get back on track the soonest. They split the results of their first 10 games and are still struggling with consistency.
The Fever’s upcoming three-game homestand will be huge, as it gives them a better chance of stringing wins together. It starts on Monday versus the Phoenix Mercury, followed by a rematch two days later.
