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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
Actually a building named after you would be cool, it will also mean people recognize your contribution to society. But, Chris Way sounds cool. We need to go to Jodi's corner on Chris Way
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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?
Wilson Smith also known as Will Smith (Jordan fan and wearer). Christopher as in Christopher Robin as in Robin as in Nightwing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
Third let’s go, I’ve been watching you since the beginning of the year and get excited whenever I see you post a vid… which is always amazing. All love from New York 🗽 ❤❤
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!
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
Should've been a general release. Both 17s that have been released are amazing.
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
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 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
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.
At first I thought the shoe came alive at 7:11
Jordan design team must have had Chris in mind using that same exact insole.
They look freaking beautiful. The face box is coming back!!!! 😮😮. About time.
It’s a crime that they don’t have yet 1M subscribers
Those look better than I remember. Reminds me of great summer events!
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.
I like the highs better then the lows plus 300 for some lows is crazy rn now in this economy 😂
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 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
This are slept on my favorite Jordan Had the OG in every Color High Top and Low Top!
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
I had these when they first came out and loved them
I would love to see more Jordan's from the 15s through 22s
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.
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… 👌🏻👌🏻
Brings me back to middle school
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!
So Clean! 🔥🔥🔥
Loved the face box inspo while I was at JB. Can't say much but stay tuned.
Black/Silver was also an OG low 17 release if I remember correctly
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
Actually a building named after you would be cool, it will also mean people recognize your contribution to society. But, Chris Way sounds cool. We need to go to Jodi's corner on Chris Way
“We have another big ass box here” without a “that’s what she said” is a missed opportunity! Re-edit! Lol😂
Dope review as per guys 👌🏽 And I'd go with a park named after me..
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
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.
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.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great review and breakdown as always.
Clearance joints back in the day. Dont remember these going over $100. The 1s with the briefcase went for $20 all day
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 😎
Finished watching the last dance yesterday, frikin amazing documentary👊🏿
Park for sure.
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.
A big park the size of a national park
thank you!
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
I really need these
Great review as always
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
J17 looks really nice. You can rock them in and out of the court.
3:41 you forgot to mention it also had a looping song that played when the disc was installed
I hit on the Kith release!!! I can’t believe it
That scream 😂 💀
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.
You've been getting all the hot new drops 🔥!
Always wanted a pair of these back in the days. The UNC colorway were always some of the best looking of the model’s and went best with Blue jeans
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.
I HOPE THEY DROP THE HIGH'S
I love the aj17's💯 thanks for the video🎉
🔥 my boy
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 didn’t even see these for sale anywhere today
D.Miles Cavs joints!
Pass! I want the Jordan 11 Columbia coming in December
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 had to get them 2002 was the year so yeah they bust my head for them but I really wanted these
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 beautiful ❤
I wish Jordan Brand would re release the Black & Silver colorway. And the white, black and blue colorway.
Yeah the black and silver were crazy
Needed a weartesters video of the Jordan 1 low mochas.. I bought them anyway, I hope they’re good.
Those are nice 😍👍
These look beautiful 🔥🔥🔥
This is the favorite shoe, and it sucks how they released these
Why. Not everybody want to be wearing the same shit as everyone else. I love the limited exclusivity factor these have 🫠🫠😁😁😎😎
2:15 Wilson Smith III looks like Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook did the Fusion dance 💀
I hope these drop on SNKRS. I want a pair Ive never had these before
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?
Wilson Smith also known as Will Smith (Jordan fan and wearer). Christopher as in Christopher Robin as in Robin as in Nightwing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
🔥🔥🔥
They released an all black edition of the Jordan 17 low
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 want these so bad 😭
I had these when they first came out, probably one of the most uncomfortable Jordans I ever had.
I love nature so park it is.
Man wish I had hit the phenom raffle smh I need these!!😢
Those new Kobe shirts are 🔥 Are those coming soon? 🙏🏼
Man I was deployed when these dropped and now I'm able to cop... I need a park too..
"Last Name" Arena
Gym all day
Nike makes these things so hard to get I just don’t care anymore. And I’m an OG sneakerhead.
More sneaker performance knowledge acquired today. Thanks as always!
I'd like to have a Park named after me. That sounds nice. Spencer Park
This was the second pair of Jordan’s I bought with my own money once I got my first job lol
I wanted a pair but I will cop the newer Jordans because they go on sale lol would you ever make another shoe?
I'm missed that I couldn't get lightnings.... im sure this shoe will be the same way....
Third let’s go, I’ve been watching you since the beginning of the year and get excited whenever I see you post a vid… which is always amazing. All love from New York 🗽 ❤❤
Im waiting for the 18's the black/blue colorway, chris do you think they gonna release it.?
Beautiful shoe❤
today I learned, Chris's complete name is Christopher. Just wow.. never crossed my mind.
These are probably the best shoes to have come out this year. There’s just no more dope sneakers. Bring swag back
Should’ve protro’d these by using Cushlon or phylon instead of polyurethane