The Air Jordan 17 Low SP Black Patent is set to release August 8, 2026, first in Europe through select Jordan retailers both in stores and online, with a stateside release date still unconfirmed. The shoe carries a retail price of $245 under style code IV7640-001.
What does the Black Patent colorway look like
The design draws directly from the model’s original 2002 black leather build, keeping the same blacked out color blocking and chrome hardware but swapping the standard leather for a glossy patent finish across most of the upper. The tongue breaks from that pattern slightly, using perforated leather instead of the croc embossed patent seen on the original pair. Underfoot, an icy blue sole and silver eyelets add a touch of contrast against the otherwise all black upper, while a shaggy fabric ankle collar rounds out the design.
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Why is the Air Jordan 17 getting so much attention
The model has historically taken a back seat to earlier Air Jordan silhouettes, with numbers one through 14 dominating retro reissues over the years. That is starting to shift. The 17 has already seen reissues of its Lightning and University Blue colorways, along with a collaboration from Easy Otabor’s Infinite Archives and a Doernbecher Freestyle version from Zach Rumbaugh. The Black Patent release adds to that momentum, and the model is set for continued attention with a first ever reissue of its original College Blue colorway expected around NBA All-Star Weekend.
What is the Black Pack and when is it releasing
The Black Patent 17 Low arrives ahead of a separate, related release called the Black Pack, expected during the holiday season. That collection will include the Air Jordan 14 Low, 15 and 16 alongside another blacked out 17 Low, this one built with premium stingray leather rather than patent. The pack puts a spotlight on several later era Michael Jordan signature models that have often been overlooked compared to earlier entries in the numbered line.
Are other overlooked Jordan models getting revived too
Yes. The Air Jordan 16 is also getting fresh attention this month through a collaboration with Ghanaian brand Free the Youth, part of a broader pattern of The Brand mining its less celebrated post 2000 catalog for new releases. The Brand is also reportedly planning a larger retro focused push in 2027, though details on that remain limited for now.
Will the Air Jordan 17 Black Patent release in the US
That remains unclear. The August 8 date currently applies only to Europe, continuing a pattern of overseas retailers listing Jordan releases ahead of, or sometimes instead of, their US counterparts. It is worth noting that some recent Jordan releases have skipped US channels entirely, so shoppers hoping for a domestic drop should watch for updates rather than assume a stateside release is guaranteed.
