Vans x Lee Smith: The Skate Slip-On and Skate Era Drop Saturday 11/7

Dropping Saturday, November 7 at Embassy.

Vans just dropped a Holiday 2026 collab with Lee Smith, and both shoes land at the shop this Saturday, November 7. If you don't know the name, Lee Smith is straight-up street skating royalty. He came up in San Francisco with the legendary EMB crew, rode for Menace and 60/40, and these days he's an artist painting in New York. This collab packs his whole story into two Vans Skate Classics, and they're both sick.

The Details That Make It

Both shoes share a few cool touches that tie back to Lee's life:

• Red chain stitch on the heel: A nod to the Golden Gate Bridge and his early San Francisco days.
• Heavy-gauge cotton-mesh lining: Inspired by his time living in Europe.
• Lee's own artwork: Printed on canvas panels across the shoe.

And because they're Vans Skate, not regular Vans, you also get SickStick™ rubber for grip, DuraCap™ underlays so grip tape doesn't eat them alive, and PopCush™ insoles to take the sting out of landings.

Vans Skate Slip-On Lee Smith – Walnut ($80)

Rich walnut suede with Lee's printed artwork across the front. It's a classic slip-on, so there are no laces to snap, and the locked-in heel keeps it from sliding around when you skate. Easy on, easy off, and it looks great.

Price: $80
Sizes: Men's 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, and 13

Vans Skate Era Lee Smith – Navy / Turtledove ($85)

Navy suede paired with Lee's printed canvas artwork on the classic Era, the original skate shoe. It's a low-top lace-up with an internal heel shank for extra stability, and it's built for real street skating.

Price: $85
Sizes: Men's 8, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5, and 12

Release Details

• Saturday, November 7 at Embassy
• Vans Skate Slip-On Lee Smith – Walnut – $80
• Vans Skate Era Lee Smith – Navy / Turtledove – $85

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Lee Smith?
A legendary street skater who came up in San Francisco with the EMB crew, rode for Menace and 60/40, and is now an artist living in New York.

What's the difference between the two shoes?
The Slip-On is laceless with walnut suede. The Era is a lace-up with navy suede and a padded collar. Both have Lee's artwork and the same Vans Skate tech.

How much are they?
The Slip-On is $80 and the Era is $85.

What sizes do you have?
The Slip-On is in stock in men's 8 through 13. The Era is in stock in men's 8, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5, and 12.

Don't Sleep on These

We only got one pair of each size, so once a size is gone, it's gone. Come by the shop Saturday to grab yours.