ASSET ID: LEVI-686-TL514-DNM-L
Up for acquisition is a highly preserved, functional specimen combining legendary heritage denim aesthetics with elite technical design: the Levi's x 686 Times Line 514 Slim Straight Denim Snowboard Pants. Part of the limited Times Line project curated by Michael Akira West, this grail crossover piece features a premium waterproof technical fabric shell that perfectly mimics the texture and drape of raw indigo denim while delivering absolute mountain protection. Detailed with a vibrant custom historic satin lining, this archive garment represents the absolute pinnacle of mid-2000s streetwear and technical outerwear integration.
Technical Features
- Membrane Architecture: Specialized high-performance waterproof, breathable technical denim shell membrane engineered to withstand extreme mountain moisture without saturated weight.
- Chassis Integration: Built entirely on the iconic Levi's 514 Slim Straight fit block, utilizing copper rivet reinforcements and heavy-duty contrast stitching.
- Thermal Regulation: Strategic inner thigh zippered ventilation chambers lined with high-airflow mesh for instant core heat dumping.
- Ergonomic Powder Barriers: Fully integrated interior boot gaiters with elastic gripping matrices to seal out snow under heavy powder conditions.
Condition notes
- Status: Excellent condition. A structurally sound, highly capable field specimen showing minor signs of cosmetic wear consistent with standard back-country deployment cycles.
- Wear Analysis: Features minor superficial wear concentrated at one lower cuff edge as visible in the provided reference photos. The original Levi's branded front pocket zipper pull tabs are absent.
- Integrity: Functional integrity remains 100% complete. All heavy-duty main zippers, internal gaiter bands, mesh lining grids, and pocket rivets are completely secure and ready for immediate deployment.
Sizing Parameter
- Labeled Sizing: Men's L (Large) / Patterned on Levi's 514 Slim Straight parameters.
- Fit Profile: Measures to a verified actual W36 x L32 profile. Provides an articulated straight-leg profile designed to comfortably clear snowboard boot silhouettes without pooling excessively at the heel.
The Vault: Storage & Shipping
All items are housed in our climate-controlled vault, strictly monitored for humidity and temperature to preserve the molecular integrity of technical fabric membranes and protective performance coatings. Our facility utilizes a high-spec HEPA air filtration system to completely eliminate environmental dust and microbial contaminants. This piece ships safely within one business day, typically under 24 hours. This is a definitive piece from My Vault.
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