686's technical apparel history is rooted from the progressive street, fashion and mountain lifestyles. Our goal is to work with a partner who shares similar inspirations and offer a limited product that’s like no other. We keep production limited and retail distribution exclusive, making the TIMES line fresh every year.

NEW BALANCE x 686

The 2009-2010 winter season is the start of something entirely new. 686® has partnered up with New Balance® to offer a select collection of Outerwear, Footwear and Accessories-all which was inspired from the New Balances 580® trail running shoe and Rollbar® Technology. New Balance is global leader that’s world known for producing superior footwear based upon its origins as an Arch Support company in the early 1900’s. Together with 686’s long technical apparel history and loyalty to the core snowboarding market, the final conclusion is something that’s like no other. High end Japanese fabrications and laminations, Genuine Leather materials, Lightweight and Minimalist design approach, combined with partnerships with the BOA® focus lacing system are just some of the highlights of the Premier launch.