The Jordan 17 Low Black Chrome Release
While the Air Jordan 16 embraced the dichotomy of Michael Jordan, the then-retired player and businessman, the Air Jordan 17 was the first shoe designed for him since his return to the NBA.
Michael Jordan may not have been the same fiery young player he once was, but he was far from washed-up. In reality, his skill set and abilities had aged gracefully. During his career, MJ had developed an arsenal of moves and a high basketball IQ that deemed him one of the greatest improvers on the court.
The aim of the Air Jordan 17 was to fully represent where Jordan was in his career and life as a seasoned basketball player and living future-Hall-of-Famer.
Air Jordan 17's Top-Tier Performance Specifications
The Air Jordan XVII wasn't just about dazzling design and slick packaging. Smith didn't hold back on performance and packed the shoe with a host of upgrades:
- Premium leather upper that's easy to clean
- Lightweight, stable design that enabled a multi-dimensional or explosive player like Mike to wear them without compromising support and comfort
- Wide squared toe box for roomier comfort
- Herringbone traction pads on the foot's pressure points
- Carbon fiber shank plate for superb lateral support
- Large Air unit in the TPU heel, Zoom Air unit in the forefoot
- Removable midfoot cover to either hide or show the lacings
Jordan 17 OG Low Black Chrome 2002
These unique Jordan 17 OG sneakers combine simplicity with intricate snakeskin patterns to create a silhouette that looks stunning but maintains a low profile. The low-top design features a premium leather upper and toebox, with a brightly contrasting chrome accent on each heel. Along the collar and eyestay is a tonal snakeskin pattern, highlighting the otherwise mostly black shoe. The Air Jordan Jumpman logo sits on an otherwise black upper sole. As with many Jordan 17 OG silhouettes, this sneaker boasts a blow-molded Max Air unit. The final touch of detail worth noting is the Peel branding located on the chrome heel accent. Along the heel counter and directly under the Jumpman logo, "Peel Off" appears, taking inspiration from the Jordan 17 2002 line of releases.