July 23, 2025 | Sneaker Shop Talk

PE Corner: Caitlin Clark wears “Cookie Monster” Nike Kobe VI Protro

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 Brandon King

This Player Exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro was seen on the feet of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. They sport a blue snake-scaled upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes. A Kobe logo is perched atop the champagne mesh tongue, with Kobe’s signature appearing on the external heel counter. The laces are blue and shaggy, reminiscent of Sesame Street character whose affinity for cookies had him in a stranglehold since 1966. Underneath resides a blue midsole as well as a deep blue translucent royal blue rubber outsole. …

New in-hand look at the “Rare Air”’ Air Jordan 11

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 Brandon King

A new set of in-hand images of the “Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 has emerged. This new colorway of the venerated Air Jordan 11 sports a white leather upper overlaid with a deep royal patent leather rand. A red Jumpman takes its place on the lateral ankle, with a “23” present on the black, elastic portion of the rear heel. Traversing the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while “JORDAN” is spelled down the lace loops. A white midsole and a translucent sail rubber outsole complete the aesthetic. …