Unboxed EP 004: Air Jordan 17 Low SP "Black Patent"
By Chief Editor | Approved by Will Nichols, Editor in Chief | 8/24/2026
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Unboxed episode 4, Finally Offline's unboxing series hosted by Whest Cornell, opens the Air Jordan 17 Low SP in black patent. The episode answers the common online argument that you should stop wearing Jordans after the 14s, arguing those people are missing out. The Air Jordan 17 was originally designed by Wilson Smith III in 2002 and drew inspiration from jazz music, luxury automobiles like the Aston Martin, and golf courses. It launched at a record high price for a Jordan at the time and shipped in a metal briefcase. This SP release did not include the briefcase and instead came in a laser etched Michael Jordan top box.
Key Points
- The episode pushes back on the common online take that you should stop wearing Jordans after the 14s
- The Air Jordan 17 was originally designed by Wilson Smith III in 2002
- Its design references jazz music, luxury automobiles like the Aston Martin, and golf courses
- The original 17 launched at a record high price for the line and shipped in a metal briefcase
- This 17 Low SP did not come with the briefcase, arriving instead in a laser etched Michael Jordan top box
There is always a lot of talk online about sneakerheads who say you have to stop wearing Jordans after the 14s.
They must be missing out.
Today the box holds a 17 Low SP in black patent. The 17 was originally designed by Wilson Smith III in 2002, and the references behind it are wider than most Jordans get credit for: jazz music, luxury automobiles like the Aston Martin, and golf courses. It arrived as one of the most expensive Jordans ever put out at the time, and it came in a metal briefcase.
These did not come in the briefcase. They came in a laser etched Michael Jordan top box, which is its own kind of statement.
Patent leather, the metal eyelets, the covered lacing, the translucent outsole. The 17 has always been the dressed up one in the line, and the low cut in all black is the version that makes the case fastest.
Stop at the 14s if you want to.
馃帳 Host: Whest Cornell
Transcript
Whest Cornell: There's always a lot of talk online about sneakerheads who say you gotta stop wearing Jordans after the 14s, but they must be missing out.
Today we unbox a 17 Low SP.
Originally designed by Wilson Smith III in 2002, the design drew inspiration from jazz music, luxury automobiles like the Aston Martin, golf courses, and it was also launched at a record high $200 price tag in a metal briefcase.
But these didn't come with a specific metal briefcase. They came with a laser etched Michael Jordan top box.
As always, much love. Peace, peace, peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unboxed by Finally Offline?
Unboxed is Finally Offline's unboxing series hosted by Whest Cornell: new sneakers and gear out of the box, in hand, with the story behind each release. Episodes are collected at finallyoffline.com/watch.
Who designed the Air Jordan 17 and what inspired it?
Wilson Smith III designed the Air Jordan 17 in 2002. The design drew inspiration from jazz music, luxury automobiles like the Aston Martin, and golf courses.
Did the Air Jordan 17 Low SP come in a metal briefcase?
No. The original Air Jordan 17 shipped in a metal briefcase, but this 17 Low SP came in a laser etched Michael Jordan top box instead.
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