Arike Ogunbowale Laces Ice-Cold Kobe 5 PEs

Dallas Wings flamethrower Arike Ogunbowale just pulled up in an exclusive Protro PE, and sneakerheads are still trying to cool off. The certified bucket-getter broke out the banger during a July 29 clash against the New York Liberty, torching the hardwood in a never-before-seen Mamba mash-up that hasn’t hit retail (and probably never will).

Built on a soft pink, synthetic upper, the PE is cooler than a bar fridge. Chrome and muted grey overlays slash across the shoe in kinetic fashion, creating bold contrast and adding structure. Metallic gold Swooshes gleam on both the lateral and medial sides – perhaps a nod to Ogunbowale’s ever-expanding trophy case. The whole package pops with personality, and feels just as calculated as one of her cold-blooded stepbacks.

Drafted 5th overall in 2019 after two legendary NCAA buzzer-beaters at Notre Dame, Arike Ogunbowale has become the Dallas Wings’ all-time leading scorer – surpassing 4,000 career points in just 195 games, one of the fastest paces in league history. Her 2024 campaign? Straight heat: 22.2 points, 5.1 dimes, 2.1 steals per game, and ice-cold efficiency from the stripe at 92.1 per cent. Add in four All-Star nods and two MVP trophies from the weekend showcase, and it’s clear Arike isn’t just hooping – she’s building a legacy.

Will we ever see this pair hit shelves? Unlikely. But as Ogunbowale’s star power keeps rising, don’t be surprised if her own signature sneaker isn’t far behind. For now, this PE is pure Mamba mythos.

In good news for Mamba-heads, the ‘Statue of Liberty’ Kobe 6 Protro PE laced up by Jalen Brunson during the Eastern Conference Finals So while most PEs stay locked to the hardwood, there’s always hope that standout pairs like Arike’s eventually land on shelves.