In 2002, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA court. His return came during the release of the Jordan 17s. For those who are wondering, Jordan did wear this colorway on court.
The shoes features a mostly white leather upper with black, copper, and sport royal accents. The back features a black and exotic leather that emulates Croc skin. Like the Jordan XIs, luxury was a theme in creating this shoe.
Nike describes the details and inspirations:
Jazz music and luxury were the two notable themes behind the Air Jordan XVII. The shoe was constructed to fit the needs of His Airness’ style of game that resembled the improvisation of Jazz music. Luxury was achieved by taking design inspiration from a first-class automobile.
On April 9, 2016, the Copper 17s will return and retro for the first time ever in its OG colorway. Add these to your collection for $250 USD. The shoes will also feature a purple
Air Jordan 17+ Retro Copper
Release Date: April 9, 2016
Colorway: White/Black/Sport Royal/Metallic Copper Coin
Color Code: 832816-122
Price: $250 USD
