686 x HUF x New Balance Interview
During Agenda we had the chance to catch up with 686′s Mike West, Keith Hufnagel and Jeremy Davis of New Balance for an opportunity to learn a bit more about their recent triple headed collaboration. Amongst several topics, this short video...
686 x HUF x New Balance 2011 Spring Footwear
686 and New Balance continue their snowboarding partnership into Spring 2011 with the introduction of two footwear models – the 790 Boot and 205 Sneaker, both produced alongside streetwear/skate connoisseurs HUF. The triple collaboration br...
Levi’s x 686 The Times 2010 Winter Collection
In their inaugural collection, Levi’s and 686 led the way by creating waterproof breathable as the basis of their jacket and bottoms. The technical excellence continues as the brands link up for a 2010 winter collection. Featuring jackets a...
Mike West: The Visions of an Independent
With a lifeline spanning almost two decades, 686 and founder Mike West have fiercely maintained their independent standing. With an insatiable thirst for learning and developing visions through his own means, West and the brand has come to define its...
686 2010-2011 Winter Collection
686 present their 2010-2011 winter collection. Fresh off comprehensive looks into the technical brand’s New Balance and Suicidal Tendencies look, the brand’s winter range focuses on materials with several strong cases and subtle brand...
686 x Suicidal Tendencies Limited Edition Jacket
On the dawn of their 18th anniversary, 686 teamed up with Suicidal Tendencies lead man Mike Muir on a limited edition jacket, part of the brand’s Suicidal Tendencies x 686 collection. The collaboration between 686 and ST features original a...
New Balance x 686 “The Times” NB686 Collection
In their sophomore season, American brands New Balance and 686 unite once again as part of 686′s special project label, “The Times”. The outcome is a footwear-based capsule featuring both on-mountain performance models as well a...
686 2009 Winter Collection
One of the leading companies in the world of snow gear, 686 give us the opportunity to present a selection of new jacket silhouettes for the 2009 Winter Collection. Not only focusing on top notch technology, but also a fashionista aesthetic, the...
686 x New Balance “Super Nova” MT580
A partnership that has developed into a series of full fledged releases continues with the “Super Nova” Collection by New Balance and prominent snowboarding brand 686. Aside from the jacket, fitted, and snowboarding boots made for the...
Levi’s x 686 Super Nova Collector’s Box
On the same theme as their previously seen New Balance x 686 NB686 Super Nova Collection, 686 moves forward with another heavy-hitter with Levi’s. Last year the two also came together on a special boxset while this year’s Super Nova p...
Karmaloop The Buyer Wire: Mike West of 686
Hypebeast fam Mike West of snowboarding brand 686 hooks up with Karmaloop TV to speak regarding some upcoming releases from his innovative collaborative “Times” project. From a quick look into his history, Mike West delves more...
New Balance x 686: The NB686 Super Nova Collection
Continuing on with New Balance and 686′s innovative partnership scheme, we see the creation that cradles the lines of both the sneaker and snowboard world. The high-tech performance offerings of 686 can be seen adapted for use in some inter...
686 x New Balance 2009 Fall/Winter Collection
Bringing together two independent American brands, snowboard-centric 686 teams up with New Balance on an upcoming capsule for the 09-10 fall/winter season. Throughout the collection, you’ll find relevant touches to each respective brand wit...
New Balance MT580 Snowboard Boot & 686 Office Visit
Bobby Hundreds takes us on another office visit as he hits up headquarters of California’s 686. The independently owned and operated company headed by our good-friend Mike West features some great artistic works with their custom jackets re...
WestFamShow: Mike West of 686
The creative mind and driving force behind snowboard company 686, founder Mike Akira gives us a run-down of the company courtesy of the HayFamShow. From its roots to its present state as a highly competitive and innovative snow brand, West delves...
