Jordan 17 Retro Countdown Pack

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.

Jordan 17 Retro Countdown Pack 2008

The colorway of the Air Jordan 17 Retro sneakers takes its inspiration from the traditional Jordans OG colorway. Several features make this release unique, however. For example, the shoe's nubuck upper includes a removable midfoot cover and lace toggle. Additionally, the heel features a TPU heel stabilizer directly above the silver "Jumpman" logo. The midfoot, toe box, and ankle consist of suede similar to many other Air Jordan 17 Retro releases. On the heel is the Jordan-branded metallic silver accenting, added to give the shoe a touch of flair and style. The included lace cover closures are also silver. Finally, the Air Jordan 17 Retro Countdown Pack features Jordan Brand's patented Tuned Air sole in addition to a full-length shank plate.