The Vans Skate Era Lee Smith in Navy/Turtledove is part of Vans' Holiday 2026 collab with Lee Smith, the San Francisco street skating legend from the EMB crew who rode for Menace and 60/40 and now paints in New York. It pairs navy suede with Lee's printed canvas artwork on the classic Era, the original skate shoe, and it's full Vans Skate underneath, so it's ready for real street skating.
Specifications
| Brand | Vans |
| Line | Vans Skate Classics |
| Model | Skate Era |
| Collaboration | Lee Smith (Holiday 2026) |
| Colorway | Navy / Turtledove |
| Upper | Suede and canvas with printed Lee Smith artwork |
| Lining | Heavy-gauge cotton mesh |
| Insole | PopCush™ |
| Outsole | SickStick™ rubber |
| Reinforcement | DuraCap™ underlays |
| Details | Red chain heel stitch, internal heel shank |
| Style Code | VN000ECR3NT |
| Sizes | Men's 8 – 12 |
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Why We Like It
- Lee Smith artwork: His own art, printed on the canvas panels.
- Red chain heel stitch: A shout-out to the Golden Gate Bridge and his San Francisco roots.
- Cotton-mesh lining: Heavy-gauge mesh inspired by his years living in Europe.
- Navy suede: Tougher against grip tape than plain canvas.
- Internal heel shank: Extra stability and board feel.
- SickStick™ rubber: Vans' grippiest rubber. Your feet stay put.
- PopCush™ insole: Takes the sting out of hard landings.
- DuraCap™: Rubber underlays in the high-wear spots, so they last way longer.
Sizing
US men's sizing. Most people wear their normal Vans size. Not sure? Swing by the shop and try a pair on.
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 in New York.
How's the Skate Era different from a regular Era?
The Skate version adds PopCush, DuraCap, SickStick rubber, and an internal heel shank, so it holds up and feels better for actual skating.
Is there a slip-on version?
Yep. Check out the Vans Skate Slip-On Lee Smith in Walnut from the same collab.
What's the style code?
VN000ECR3NT.