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Among those gems is the Air Jordan XVII, an Air Jordan model I personally would like to see return more than any other. The Air Jordan XVII shook things up during their original introduction thanks to their at-the-time outrageous $200 retail price, and their one-of-a-kind briefcase style packaging.
From the Ray Allen and Gangstarr commercials to dudes stunting with the briefcase in hand at school, I have plenty of memories with one of the most popular Air Jordan signature models of the later years. I also owned the White / Carolina Blue XVII Low, and the 'Lightning' XVII Low that was worn by MJ in the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. To this day, those still stand as my biggest steal ever when I picked them up for just $30 at a Sports Authority back in Miami.
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With that said, it's clear few other yet-to-be-reissued models hold a better argument to return than the Air Jordan XVII, in my eyes. The 2002 Air Jordan was released in nothing but amazing colorways that worked with their timeless design, was a performance beast on the court, and represented some memorable moments from Michael's final run in the NBA with the Wizards.
What do you think? Would you agree the Air Jordan XVII should be one of the next big models to make a return to retail? What other classics would you like to see return and why? Hit the comment section below to let us know.