For the first time since their original release back in 2002 when Michael Jordan wore them as a Washington Wizard, the ‘University Blue’ Air Jordan 17 lows, otherwise known as the UNC or ‘Carolina Blue’ lows, will be making a comeback, at a retail price of $300 USD. If that price sounds like a lot more than it was back in the day, well, it is. It’s twice as much to be exact, as they originally retailed for $150.

pic via ‘gc911’ (IG)

Nike.com officially described the Air Jordan 17 as “designed by Wilson Smith III, to capture MJ’s mid-air wizardry and ability to improvise in flight, the AJ 17’s design drew from the improvisational nature of jazz. Inspired by the improvisatory flow of jazz, Smith relied on flowing lines as a primary element of the AJ 17 and accented the shoe with music notes on the lace caps. To match performance with style, the shoes came equipped with a Zoom Air bag in the heel, along with a full-length shank plate and a TPU heel stabilizer…The innovative package system reflected the shoe’s immersive commitment to its inspiration, presenting the AJ17 in a metal briefcase befitting a traveling jazzman…”

Unlike the original release, which did not come with the metal briefcase, that was reserved for the 17 mids only, the lows will include the briefcase this time around.

Copping a pair? Let us know here at NikeTalk’s AJ 17 Low thread: Jordan XVII Low University Blue

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Sep 10, 2024 #1

Newlotsavekid87

trappedintime said:

That’s probably about rock bottom. Not a bad price even with taxes and fees

Yea not at all. Figured I should jump on that asap...

Sep 10, 2024 #2

Brosizzlew30.23

#cleansed
#expensiveaf

Sep 10, 2024 #3

tommygunnzzzz

tommygunnzzzz said:

Shoutout to you def just got a pair for $462 sent to goat storage 🫡

I paid $500 for a different pair from a dude that hit on Kith. Still waiting on that pair to ship to him from Kith 😩

Seller shipped the goat pair I copped. The first pair I paid for Kith cancelled the order, guy refunded me.

Sep 11, 2024 #4

rcjbbp1313

never cared for much past the 13s, easy pass on these monstrosities.

Sep 13, 2024 #5

boutmymoney333

My stock X ordered got cancelled due to the seller not shipping so I put in an order for CHEAPER when

@Mr Dink posted prices dipping last Thursday on GOAT. Week later and they were at my doorstep. @Mr Dink Good Looks!

Just need the college blue and white/red Mids to drop and I’m good

Sep 17, 2024 #6

turntupfern88

Man…these things are beautiful. This colorway makes the silhouette pop more in my opinion. As dope as the lightnings are as well, these definitely are the better colorway.

Sep 18, 2024 #7

DVF1977

Sep 18, 2024 #8

All Ready

outside of this release what’s up with jb not using the actual unc shade on shoes?

Sep 18, 2024 #9

Binstaman

Ready to see yall bussin out some mean fits with them caro-blue sweet seventeens

What the leg wear gon be… JNCO’s or some sean jean velour pantalones?

These would go so well with some cream Vokal sweats and a dingy headband from 4rst period gym class (and im talmboot literally the same sweatband from two decades ago you left at your mom’s crib).

Heet!!

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Sep 19, 2024 #10

Patchenhz

Sep 30, 2024 #11

shawndavinci

these my shoe of the year.

Ebay pair came without the box and missing the peel off stickers but it’s all good ima throw these on asap

Sep 30, 2024 #12

slaughterx

Get yo money back

Sep 30, 2024 #13

shawndavinci

slaughterx said:

Get yo money back

i’ma try, they acting lame talking about once they are authenticated there is nothing they can do but i submitted an appeal

Oct 1, 2024 #14

slaughterx

Yeah that's not true, keep fighting!

Oct 1, 2024 #15

carolinakickg

Run that man his bread

Oct 1, 2024 #16

Kierris

shawndavinci said:

i’ma try, they acting lame talking about once they are authenticated there is nothing they can do but i submitted an appeal

Wait .. certainly you got a discount right?

Oct 2, 2024 #17

shawndavinci

Kierris said:

Wait .. certainly you got a discount right?

yup they just gave me back $125, I’m aight w that 💯

Oct 3, 2024 #18

thekillerj23

Supporter

Got for $460 after fees smh, i hate myself and jb, love the shoe tho!

Oct 9, 2024 #19

Jordanbball

Looking for a size 11 but don’t wanna pay 500$ 🤦🏽‍♂️

Oct 9, 2024 #20

nikekid6

thekillerj23 said:

Got for $460 after fees smh, i hate myself and jb, love the shoe tho!

Bruh… you done sold me on pulling the trigger

Oct 16, 2024 #21

Sim23

Totally forgot I had a bid on SX for $325. Was thinking there were plenty of higher bids ahead of me and the shoe wasn’t moving quickly, so that bid would be a reminder for me to check prices. Whelp today that bid was the highest bid and got accepted 😅. Been an expensive sneaker month, but will be happy to have these in the collection.

Oct 16, 2024 #22

jordanhead718212

That's a steal

Oct 16, 2024 #23

carolinakickg

Sim23 said:

Totally forgot I had a bid on SX for $325. Was thinking there were plenty of higher bids ahead of me and the shoe wasn’t moving quickly, so that bid would be a reminder for me to check prices. Whelp today that bid was the highest bid and got accepted 😅. Been an expensive sneaker month, but will be happy to have these in the collection.

Wow

What size? Gotta be a smaller one right?

Oct 16, 2024 #24

Sim23

carolinakickg said:

Wow

What size? Gotta be a smaller one right?

Oct 16, 2024 #25

Kierris

Gonna put a $350 bid in on the lightnings.

Oct 17, 2024 #26

Jordanbball

Pulled the trigger price was steep ! 😬 got express shipping, but I don’t have to worry about folks flaking out taking forever to ship most definitely a sneaker I wanted this year.

Oct 20, 2024 #27

Jordanbball

Finally arrived happy to add these to the rotation one of the 2 sneakers I wanted the most this year. Can’t wait for JB to drop the red and white or college blue pair.

Oct 26, 2024 #28

thekillerj23

Supporter

Rocked outside officially, shoe of year for me
But hate the price point

Nov 8, 2024 #29

jblay9

Pulled out my OG college blues and the plastic is sweating/greasy as well as the lace locks. Any way to stop the plastic from doing this?

Nov 10, 2024 #30

supremex762

jblay9 said:

Pulled out my OG college blues and the plastic is sweating/greasy as well as the lace locks. Any way to stop the plastic from doing this?

It’s over bro, just make use of the suitcase and enjoy the cd if you still have them.

Oct 3, 2024 #1

thekillerj23

Supporter

Got for $460 after fees smh, i hate myself and jb, love the shoe tho!

Sep 4, 2024 #2

I Am Si Guy

Delivered from Private today. The packaging is ridiculous. Like 5 steps to get them out of the box like the last Space Jam XI release. Overall very nice.

Sep 13, 2024 #3

boutmymoney333

My stock X ordered got cancelled due to the seller not shipping so I put in an order for CHEAPER when

@Mr Dink posted prices dipping last Thursday on GOAT. Week later and they were at my doorstep. @Mr Dink Good Looks!

Just need the college blue and white/red Mids to drop and I’m good

Aug 29, 2024 #4

Brosizzlew30.23

Boom!

Aug 29, 2024 #5

shawndavinci

Sep 5, 2024 #6

DVF1977

Oct 26, 2024 #7

thekillerj23

Supporter

Rocked outside officially, shoe of year for me
But hate the price point

Aug 28, 2024 #8

shawndavinci

Only pic I could find of me rocking the OGs.

These really my favorite shoe, shame they doing em like this.

Oct 20, 2024 #9

Jordanbball

Finally arrived happy to add these to the rotation one of the 2 sneakers I wanted the most this year. Can’t wait for JB to drop the red and white or college blue pair.

Aug 28, 2024 #10

2potroast3

The back door was definitely open on this release, secured my pair from a homeboy at one of the spots that had them here…..he wanted less than $100 on top

Aug 26, 2024 #11

greenbean formerly pleasesaythebaby23

NToweG said:

JB trippin. They need to replace that yellow with red on a pair.

Aug 17, 2024 #12

Jordanbball

Aug 17, 2024 #13

Jordanbball

Aug 23, 2024 #14

Magic33

nflowshoe said:

The 17s bring such bad memories for me. After the first time seeing all the Jordan’s 1-16 I remember feeling blown away and the first time seeing the 17s I was meh…Then watching MJ play in them 😑. I try to forget this part of the story line.

The 40 year old who took three years off from basketball and still could score 20?

Aug 15, 2023 #15

therealest1

Aug 27, 2024 #16

thekillerj23

Supporter

2 spots in Chicago want 600 for a size 10, they can go to hell with that

Sep 18, 2024 #17

DVF1977

Aug 29, 2024 #18

TSCQ

headdetective said:

Won’t be no resale on these

If you’re smart, you’ll wait for a disco

Men lie, women lie
#’s don’t

Aug 28, 2024 #19

floridaproject

Aug 28, 2024 #20

trappedintime

Newlotsavekid87 said:

Is that 8 for sale :nerd:

For the low price of 8 payments of $56.25…

Aug 19, 2024 #21

deadstockjake

Prepare for these to be like the lightning situation. These will shoot up and resell 550-700 bucks. Thanks JB creative/ Business model.

Aug 17, 2023 #22

WASPS ANDD ASPS

ill4eva said:

The price point is ridiculous. Gotta include the bag at least. Lol

For $300 they better throw in Larsa Pippen

Aug 29, 2024 #23

headdetective

Trappedinthe loves commenting on me and then reporting me when I get back at him….sucka ****

But anyway, I was wrong….sue me.

That prediction was before lightnings even released and this cat brings up that quote months later with a whole different release :stoneface:

I didn’t think JB would only release 200 pairs for all of us to eat.

Masses don’t love 17’s, them numbers got yall fooled.

Aug 21, 2024 #24

LD7

Ok.. so basically.. anyone that’s not in a major market (like myself in Alabama) can’t get these unless we pay resale?

And the 17s are my favorite Jordan’s, the first pair I bought for myself. SMH.

This is a reason why people are switching brands and why Nike is losing market share.