Just days after news surfaced that Michael Jordan’s original Air Jordan 17 in “College Blue” would be returning in 2027 for the first time ever, an early look at another version of the once-overlooked model has emerged. Set to be released even sooner is the Air Jordan 17 Low “Black Patent.” The upcoming pair references the original Black/Chrome colorway of the sneaker from 2002 and while it maintains its predominantly black design with chromed-out detailing, it does feature a handful of noteworthy updates. The upper of the shoe replaces its traditional smooth black leather for a glossy, full patent leather construction. The sneaker’s croc-textured eyestay is replaced with a perforated black leather, while the outsole shifts from a solid black rubber to an dark gray look. While there are more differences between the new release and the original Black/Chrome style than first expected, it’s likely that the discrepancies won’t do much to hamper interest in the upcoming colorway.…