The Air Jordan 17 was released on July 31, 2002. The Air Jordan 17 (XVII) was the first Jordan model to reach the $200 price tag, and the fact they it was so popular and sold out so fast just prove how loyal Jordan fanatics really are to his Airness. This shoe comes equipped with Keefer, which held the shoes and a compact disc containing the Air Jordan XVII song. The retail price of the shoe was $200. The defining functional design element of the Nike Air Jordan model which was later replicated on the Air Jordan XXIII model was the reinforced midsole which provided a very sturdy and stable chassis for the shoe. The XVII is known as the most expensive Air Jordan shoes model ever produced. They were made in four mid top colors and three lowtop colors.