A Third Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low Has Been Revealed
Jordan Brandrevisited theAir Jordan 17 Lowlast year, bringing it back with the model's iconic briefcase at a premium $300 USD price point. The'Lightning'and'UNC'colorways ended up hitting shelves during its brief moment in 2024. However, more action lurked as we discussed a rumoredInfinite Archivesx Air Jordan 17 Low at the end of the year.
Founder Easy Otabor went on to reveal the collaboration during Paris Fashion Week, teasing its'Beach'colorway before presenting a'Chicago'pair in April. Now, a third 'College Blue' version of the shoe has been shown off. This take on the shoe begins with a white leather upper that is contrasted by black at the eyestays and collar. 'College Blue' enters the mix at the rear portion of the midsole, as well as the collar's stitched 'ARCHIVES' tag.
At the time of writing, neither Infinite Archives nor Jordan Brand have discussed the release plans for their forthcoming collaboration involving the Air Jordan 17 Low. Rumored launch details only indicate that the initial 'Beach' pair will be dropping this October viaNike SNKRSand select retailers at a starting price of $300 USD. Stay tuned for updates as we await confirmation from both brands.
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