Same here. I just want to grab the shoes my mom wouldn't/couldn't buy when I was a kid. Resale culture makes it so I can't get them either a lot of the time...
@@dragonfistoh yep 50, I brought some Flint 12 for like 20. I don’t know how it is now, but you would find older Jordan’s in the back of the stockroom all the time.
@@Chopz81 the emotional aspect is what it’s all about for me with shoes now and if I don’t have that attachment to them I go for the cheapest pair to fit my outfit of choice but factor in emotional part and I’ll spend a good grip on something I barely wear lol
We all got the same story. 🥹 My mom bought me these back in the day and I know it wasn't cheap. It convinced her by saying the case was going to be useful 😂
Those 17's are so pretty. When they originally dropped in 2002 I got a pair and loved them to death. I started first wearing them just to school and out as casual kicks and as the years past I promoted them to the court and was so happy with how amazing they felt. I never once had any soreness with my feet while playing in them. The square toe makes it so much more naturally comfortable too. And hands down the best grip on the bottom of a basketball shoe I have ever experienced.
Man, I loved my OG 17s. I was working at Foot Action when we started getting in gray shirts with JORDA17 in blue and gold to prepare for the shoe launch. I wore the heck out of those shoes and shirt. Still have my silver case.
As a guy that bought every single pair of The originals when they came out. I was a huge fan of these but I just can't do it again. Not at these price points. When I did purchase them I had no family. It was just me. So spending 200 bucks on a pair of shoes was fine. Now I got a wife to answer to LOL and apropos of the sponsorship. My sole premise suitcase should be arriving here within the hour per UPS tracking
I remember a time when everybody use to talk bad about 17’s, called it ugly and even went far as to say that it’s not even a real Air Jordan shoe. It’s insane what hype and resale culture lead sheep to do, now everybody buying a shoe that they probably hated up until hype “changed their mind” 🤦♂️
@@XxMayhem88 I’ve always loved 17’s personally, it’s literally my favorite Air Jordan and has been since they released when I was a kid in 2002 and couldn’t afford them. Clowns used to call these and basically every Air Jordan after 13’s fake and ugly
I secured my pair! So happy!!! Was at work, and caught the Kith drop randomly about 9:30ish Checked out so quickly without checking address or card info.. everything’s straight, they’re on the way! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
When the first color way dropped, my mom had gone to the store and go them for me for my bday. But when she got home she locked the car keys in the car and she had the shoes in the briefcase sitting in the front seat 😂 she asked me to help her out but that my present was sitting in the front seat haha so I got my bday present early. I didn’t appreciate the shoe on the court til a few years later. Such a good hooping shoe. But I’m no hooper, just a sneaker lover.
Another great overall video review. Thank you to Chris and Jodi as always for their efforts and time. Always very much appreciated. Still have my OG Air Jordan XVII 17 lows and, unless through the miracle of a higher power I can find one at a decent, reasonable price, that will be my ONLY pair of that colorway. The price point, along with the only ways to purchase this model's retros, not for me. With all the Jordan Brand retros releasing this Fall and Winter/Holiday seasons, and even next year, need to "stay on focus" on what I would REALLY like to purchase.
I was lucky 🙏🏽enough to hit my size!! In hand they look better than the og’s. Maybe the unc blue is more vibrant or something, idk. Another good review!! And definitely name a park after me 😎
I have a street named after me. Well, after my great-grandfather. But still my family name and I know it’s specifically our family name. They used to just name the road to the farms after the family that lived at the end of the road. The road still exists, so is pretty cool knowing that’s out there. Took a picture by the sign several years back and I still get a kick out of that.
As much as I love Nike and Jordan brand, this is why I’ve been a long time customer of NB. Not only are they more consistent with materials and quality control but they’re overall accessibility is just bar none.
So wild that I was downstairs working on a project and I came upstairs to watch tv and I started watching this video, because I always wanted these back in 02. Then I started thinking about the early 2000's and time with my cousins and I thought about my cousin singing C'est La Vie and damn here it is in your video. Shits crazy bro!
This is the main one of my favorite sneaker, and to make it even better I believe if they would've put the color of the 17 in carbon fiber look in the insole. That just maybe me but I can see it
Having had the OG of this sneaker and picking up the retro, the retros are very tastefully done. This would have been a great candidate for a “protro”.
Question of the day submission: what music do you guys listen to? I’m guessing Chris hip hop & RnB and Jodie soft rock/pop? Surprise us. Loved you guys for years keep up the great work
Going down half size in 16's and 17's is insane, mate. Yeah both have that open toe area but midfoot is crushingly narrow, especially on the 17. I have trouble getting 16 even on and off in my true size. my advice: try before you buy
I somehow forgot about these dropping but probably wouldn't have been able to drop $300+ right today anyways lol but I love these. I really enjoy the higher retro models, so I hope they get more love and hopefully obtainable like Jordan 1s are now.
Those have always intrigued me. I had skipped the 17 back in the day because I couldn’t afford it but really anted the whole deal..briefcases and all, but the lows were the ones that i liked better among the two models. As for the question of the day, I wouldn’t want a gym or facility unless it’s just the name of it….like the Vee arena or center…or Vee’s House. I’d probably lean more to a street named after me….like Vee’s court, or Varian Ave…or just VARIAN….like Broadway…no use of street, etc. I mean I already technically have a movie named after me called “Varian’s War” Staring the late William Hurt aka General “Thadeous Thunderbolt” Ross ……and a biotech company in Palo alto named “VARIAN” as well. However I’m not getting any residual checks coming in for use of name. 😂🤷🏽♂️
I know you were joking, but I somewhat agree about that. We’re all gonna die thing because they’re releasing everything at one time it’s kind of crazy lol
Nike messed this up. I remember getting my 17s back in 2002. I was hyped when I saw they were coming back-- until they did this stupid limited release and the resale cost is $600
I just want 16s man, on God those are what got me into Jordans, in 2001 they were the shoe to have, and then the 17s were also super dope with the metal case. Anyway please god give me some 16s
First and foremost. I NEED THAT TEE MY MAN! Thanks for the review! I'm not going with a street because every MLK street in any city is the worst street. Since back in the day I was your typical gym rat, I'm going with a gym that where my love of the game came from.
My pair is on the way. Secured both release with relative ease. Will definitely play in both of them. Hoop shoes are hoop shoes that will forever be my philosophy. However, strangely could not get any pairs of AE 1 or harden vol.8. Don’t know why in Japan it is raffle for a chance to purchase both adidas basketball shoes. Sold out always😅
I’m so happy they’re retroing shoes that go beyond MJ’s Chicago days Now, this is a loooooonnnngg shot but it’d be so amazing if they brought back the 28’s. You say ‘bad boys’ but those were evil men
Wilson Smith also known as Will Smith (Jordan fan and wearer). Christopher as in Christopher Robin as in Robin as in Nightwing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QOTD: A park named after me, please, so my neighbors can have an urban oasis to remember me by. I like that this shoe exists in 2024. It's more important to retro original-colorway 17s than another non-original pair of 3s or 4s, because MJ played in UNC 17s. This model is part of the story and that's more valuable to the identity of Jordan Brand than the money-grab retro(+) shoes that we get so many of. Thanks for the video! I love it when you have an original pair to compare--it's really like pulling out the time machine. Engagement: check. Algorithm: go kick rocks.
somebody educate me please. i know theyre not a wide release. so how would one have tried to get a pair? how do you go about the hunt for these type of releases?
we need more love for the higher number jordans. Crazy how Y2k is trending but he actual y2k style sneakers are getting no love.... we need more aj 15, 16,17, 18 and dare i say a 19 rerelases...... and add them 21s those are so fire. but the 17s we NEED a bulls and wizards retro ASAP
Hey WearTesters! Here's a new idea on how to keep this channel up and running and gain more subscribers: Start making videos on revisiting sneakers you've reviewed in the past or recently. I mean, another performance review after they've been used several times. It's for viewers to learn how basketball shoes perform in the long term or after they've been used many times! Not just SINGLE reviews after you tested them for a few games only or first time on-feet feeling. Basketball shoes perform differently after many uses.
Man, the only grails I’m unable to grab this because of them being hella limited. Every other grail, I’ve been able to grab though. I was named after two saints. 👍🏼 My second name is a common street name. My first name, not so much.
The fact that these are limited and resale prices are crazy really upsets me. I really dislike sneaker resale culture 😢
Same here. I just want to grab the shoes my mom wouldn't/couldn't buy when I was a kid. Resale culture makes it so I can't get them either a lot of the time...
@@SoCoolCurt I hear you! $500+ for both Jordan 17 Low colorways is a crime 😡
Absolutely. It makes no sense for this particular silhouette respectfully 😩
Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
I’m with you!
Should've been a general release. Both 17s that have been released are amazing.
I copped these for 49.99 back in 2003. Found them in the stockroom at the footaction I worked at
Thats insane, 50!?
50?? I had 13s at $110 backin 1998
@@dragonfistoh yep 50, I brought some Flint 12 for like 20. I don’t know how it is now, but you would find older Jordan’s in the back of the stockroom all the time.
@@tonymcfly84 You bastard.
We're probably around the same age but it makes you sound old AF when you wax poetic about a purchase 21 years ago
These bring back so much nostalgia for me. Actually got emotional thinking about how Cool it was that my Pops bought me these back then.
@@Chopz81 the emotional aspect is what it’s all about for me with shoes now and if I don’t have that attachment to them I go for the cheapest pair to fit my outfit of choice but factor in emotional part and I’ll spend a good grip on something I barely wear lol
Same here.. I got the black OG pair and the UNC’s too. Dad didn’t hesitate to buy them only told me to take good care of them.
We all got the same story. 🥹 My mom bought me these back in the day and I know it wasn't cheap. It convinced her by saying the case was going to be useful 😂
@@nalokitten I used the case to hide stuff like porn 🤣.. as I got a little older ..Pay Stubs and Income tax Documents 😫
I was a teenager when these first dropped, but nostalgia can’t make up for the price tag. Good on them for doing a proper retro though.
Those 17's are so pretty. When they originally dropped in 2002 I got a pair and loved them to death. I started first wearing them just to school and out as casual kicks and as the years past I promoted them to the court and was so happy with how amazing they felt. I never once had any soreness with my feet while playing in them. The square toe makes it so much more naturally comfortable too. And hands down the best grip on the bottom of a basketball shoe I have ever experienced.
I would love to see more Jordan's from the 15s through 22s
Man, I loved my OG 17s. I was working at Foot Action when we started getting in gray shirts with JORDA17 in blue and gold to prepare for the shoe launch. I wore the heck out of those shoes and shirt. Still have my silver case.
As a guy that bought every single pair of The originals when they came out. I was a huge fan of these but I just can't do it again. Not at these price points. When I did purchase them I had no family. It was just me. So spending 200 bucks on a pair of shoes was fine. Now I got a wife to answer to LOL and apropos of the sponsorship. My sole premise suitcase should be arriving here within the hour per UPS tracking
Those look better than I remember. Reminds me of great summer events!
I remember a time when everybody use to talk bad about 17’s, called it ugly and even went far as to say that it’s not even a real Air Jordan shoe. It’s insane what hype and resale culture lead sheep to do, now everybody buying a shoe that they probably hated up until hype “changed their mind” 🤦♂️
Not a real Air Jordan sneakers but the man himself played in this during his time with the Wizards😂
@@XxMayhem88 I’ve always loved 17’s personally, it’s literally my favorite Air Jordan and has been since they released when I was a kid in 2002 and couldn’t afford them. Clowns used to call these and basically every Air Jordan after 13’s fake and ugly
I secured my pair! So happy!!! Was at work, and caught the Kith drop randomly about 9:30ish
Checked out so quickly without checking address or card info.. everything’s straight, they’re on the way! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
Love the model, colorway on point but that price tho 😢
I never liked that extended sock liner😩
I really wanted these but just can't justify $300 for these, especially when we got so much heat coming down the line
@@nassiglutt6587me neither. Wish these were high top too
Preach!
Bet that's the only thing that keeps several ppl away from them
They look freaking beautiful. The face box is coming back!!!! 😮😮. About time.
Hot AF then, and still 🔥… Love these, brings back a lot of great times for JB.. And Such a quality review and comparison.. Best on YT… 👌🏻👌🏻
At first I thought the shoe came alive at 7:11
When the first color way dropped, my mom had gone to the store and go them for me for my bday. But when she got home she locked the car keys in the car and she had the shoes in the briefcase sitting in the front seat 😂 she asked me to help her out but that my present was sitting in the front seat haha so I got my bday present early. I didn’t appreciate the shoe on the court til a few years later. Such a good hooping shoe. But I’m no hooper, just a sneaker lover.
I hit on the Kith release!!! I can’t believe it
Another great overall video review. Thank you to Chris and Jodi as always for their efforts and time. Always very much appreciated. Still have my OG Air Jordan XVII 17 lows and, unless through the miracle of a higher power I can find one at a decent, reasonable price, that will be my ONLY pair of that colorway. The price point, along with the only ways to purchase this model's retros, not for me. With all the Jordan Brand retros releasing this Fall and Winter/Holiday seasons, and even next year, need to "stay on focus" on what I would REALLY like to purchase.
Jordan design team must have had Chris in mind using that same exact insole.
I hope these release here in the Ph.
Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥
I had these when they first came out and loved them
I was lucky 🙏🏽enough to hit my size!! In hand they look better than the og’s. Maybe the unc blue is more vibrant or something, idk. Another good review!! And definitely name a park after me 😎
This are slept on my favorite Jordan Had the OG in every Color High Top and Low Top!
I have a street named after me. Well, after my great-grandfather. But still my family name and I know it’s specifically our family name. They used to just name the road to the farms after the family that lived at the end of the road. The road still exists, so is pretty cool knowing that’s out there. Took a picture by the sign several years back and I still get a kick out of that.
Dope review as per guys 👌🏽 And I'd go with a park named after me..
It’s a crime that they don’t have yet 1M subscribers
As much as I love Nike and Jordan brand, this is why I’ve been a long time customer of NB. Not only are they more consistent with materials and quality control but they’re overall accessibility is just bar none.
So wild that I was downstairs working on a project and I came upstairs to watch tv and I started watching this video, because I always wanted these back in 02. Then I started thinking about the early 2000's and time with my cousins and I thought about my cousin singing C'est La Vie and damn here it is in your video. Shits crazy bro!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great review and breakdown as always.
Pass! I want the Jordan 11 Columbia coming in December
Loved the face box inspo while I was at JB. Can't say much but stay tuned.
Finished watching the last dance yesterday, frikin amazing documentary👊🏿
This is the main one of my favorite sneaker, and to make it even better I believe if they would've put the color of the 17 in carbon fiber look in the insole. That just maybe me but I can see it
J17 looks really nice. You can rock them in and out of the court.
Brings me back to middle school
My high school basketball coach had these back in the day
That scream 😂 💀
I have the retro 17 bulls colorway from a few years ago. So I'm good. Chris. These are nice though with a nice UNC outfit though.
Damn the OG from sneakerfiles
Need that WearTesters gym in my life
You've been getting all the hot new drops 🔥!
So Clean! 🔥🔥🔥
Having had the OG of this sneaker and picking up the retro, the retros are very tastefully done. This would have been a great candidate for a “protro”.
I like the highs better then the lows plus 300 for some lows is crazy rn now in this economy 😂
I’m glad you actually did the review on these but to bad there are almost impossible to get if you’re outside of the US
Great review as always
I didn’t even see these for sale anywhere today
The miss with the shroud on look so much better to me. I’d take the park, can we make it as big as a national park? 😂
I think I had these when I was a kid at least the mid top version they were really cool!
Question of the day submission: what music do you guys listen to? I’m guessing Chris hip hop & RnB and Jodie soft rock/pop? Surprise us. Loved you guys for years keep up the great work
I hope these drop on SNKRS. I want a pair Ive never had these before
Going down half size in 16's and 17's is insane, mate. Yeah both have that open toe area but midfoot is crushingly narrow, especially on the 17. I have trouble getting 16 even on and off in my true size.
my advice: try before you buy
3:41 you forgot to mention it also had a looping song that played when the disc was installed
I somehow forgot about these dropping but probably wouldn't have been able to drop $300+ right today anyways lol but I love these. I really enjoy the higher retro models, so I hope they get more love and hopefully obtainable like Jordan 1s are now.
Those have always intrigued me. I had skipped the 17 back in the day because I couldn’t afford it but really anted the whole deal..briefcases and all, but the lows were the ones that i liked better among the two models. As for the question of the day, I wouldn’t want a gym or facility unless it’s just the name of it….like the Vee arena or center…or Vee’s House. I’d probably lean more to a street named after me….like Vee’s court, or Varian Ave…or just VARIAN….like Broadway…no use of street, etc. I mean I already technically have a movie named after me called “Varian’s War” Staring the late William Hurt aka General “Thadeous Thunderbolt” Ross ……and a biotech company in Palo alto named “VARIAN” as well. However I’m not getting any residual checks coming in for use of name. 😂🤷🏽♂️
“We have another big ass box here” without a “that’s what she said” is a missed opportunity! Re-edit! Lol😂
Black/Silver was also an OG low 17 release if I remember correctly
I love the aj17's💯 thanks for the video🎉
I know you were joking, but I somewhat agree about that. We’re all gonna die thing because they’re releasing everything at one time it’s kind of crazy lol
These look beautiful 🔥🔥🔥
Park for sure.
I had to get them 2002 was the year so yeah they bust my head for them but I really wanted these
I HOPE THEY DROP THE HIGH'S
Nike messed this up. I remember getting my 17s back in 2002. I was hyped when I saw they were coming back-- until they did this stupid limited release and the resale cost is $600
2:15 Wilson Smith III looks like Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook did the Fusion dance 💀
I wanted these so bad!
I just want 16s man, on God those are what got me into Jordans, in 2001 they were the shoe to have, and then the 17s were also super dope with the metal case. Anyway please god give me some 16s
🔥🔥🔥
First and foremost. I NEED THAT TEE MY MAN! Thanks for the review! I'm not going with a street because every MLK street in any city is the worst street. Since back in the day I was your typical gym rat, I'm going with a gym that where my love of the game came from.
🔥 my boy
D.Miles Cavs joints!
Favorite jordan I don't care what nobody says I have both💯
Clearance joints back in the day. Dont remember these going over $100. The 1s with the briefcase went for $20 all day
Needed a weartesters video of the Jordan 1 low mochas.. I bought them anyway, I hope they’re good.
My pair is on the way. Secured both release with relative ease. Will definitely play in both of them. Hoop shoes are hoop shoes that will forever be my philosophy. However, strangely could not get any pairs of AE 1 or harden vol.8. Don’t know why in Japan it is raffle for a chance to purchase both adidas basketball shoes. Sold out always😅
Love these! Had the ugly hybrids that looked like these but never had the 17s
thank you!
I’m so happy they’re retroing shoes that go beyond MJ’s Chicago days
Now, this is a loooooonnnngg shot but it’d be so amazing if they brought back the 28’s. You say ‘bad boys’ but those were evil men
I had these when they first came out, probably one of the most uncomfortable Jordans I ever had.
Those are nice 😍👍
These are beautiful ❤
Wilson Smith also known as Will Smith (Jordan fan and wearer). Christopher as in Christopher Robin as in Robin as in Nightwing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QOTD: A park named after me, please, so my neighbors can have an urban oasis to remember me by.
I like that this shoe exists in 2024. It's more important to retro original-colorway 17s than another non-original pair of 3s or 4s, because MJ played in UNC 17s. This model is part of the story and that's more valuable to the identity of Jordan Brand than the money-grab retro(+) shoes that we get so many of.
Thanks for the video! I love it when you have an original pair to compare--it's really like pulling out the time machine. Engagement: check. Algorithm: go kick rocks.
They released an all black edition of the Jordan 17 low
somebody educate me please. i know theyre not a wide release. so how would one have tried to get a pair? how do you go about the hunt for these type of releases?
Haven’t been excited about a shoe in so long … Nneeedddd
Man I was deployed when these dropped and now I'm able to cop... I need a park too..
Weartesters gym would be cool but I have a small town in Italy that almost shares my last name (there’s just an extra letter) and I will take it.
I have the originals wizards colorway with everything. Very limited shoe so they already accounted for. Love the xvii but not enough to pay resale.
I really need these
I'd have a diner and every time someone went to Tom's Diner they'd have to go "do do doo doo doot do doo doo..."
we need more love for the higher number jordans. Crazy how Y2k is trending but he actual y2k style sneakers are getting no love....
we need more aj 15, 16,17, 18 and dare i say a 19 rerelases...... and add them 21s those are so fire.
but the 17s we NEED a bulls and wizards retro ASAP
Hey WearTesters! Here's a new idea on how to keep this channel up and running and gain more subscribers: Start making videos on revisiting sneakers you've reviewed in the past or recently. I mean, another performance review after they've been used several times. It's for viewers to learn how basketball shoes perform in the long term or after they've been used many times! Not just SINGLE reviews after you tested them for a few games only or first time on-feet feeling. Basketball shoes perform differently after many uses.
These are probably the best shoes to have come out this year. There’s just no more dope sneakers. Bring swag back
Would love to be able to pick these up. They look crazy good! 🔥🔥🔥 QOTD: I’d want to name a gym after me! Basham Hardcourts
Jordan gotta do better with the availablity
everytime they release these 17s thats how i feel like damn i wanted goin on 3 pair now its not getting any better
17s in the past go to outlets that's why they don't make a lot.
@@augustineramos3989tons of Jordan’s go to outlets now
A big park the size of a national park
Man, the only grails I’m unable to grab this because of them being hella limited. Every other grail, I’ve been able to grab though.
I was named after two saints. 👍🏼 My second name is a common street name. My first name, not so much.
Yeah prices and availability is crazy.
700 dollars for resale 😂