The Vans Skate Slip-On Lee Smith in Walnut is part of Vans' Holiday 2026 collab with Lee Smith, a street skating legend from San Francisco's EMB crew who rode for Menace and 60/40 and now paints in New York. It's rich walnut suede with Lee's artwork printed on canvas across the front, and it's loaded with little details that tell his story. Under the hood, it's full Vans Skate, so it's built to actually skate.
Specifications
| Brand | Vans |
| Line | Vans Skate Classics |
| Model | Skate Slip-On |
| Collaboration | Lee Smith (Holiday 2026) |
| Colorway | Walnut |
| 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, elastic side gores |
| Style Code | VN000EG51NU |
| Sizes | Men's 8 – 13 |
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Why We Like It
- Lee Smith artwork: His own art, printed on canvas across the vamp.
- 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.
- Walnut suede: Rich color that's tougher against grip tape than plain canvas.
- 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.
- Locked-in heel: No laces, but it still stays put on your foot.
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.
Can you actually skate a slip-on?
Yep. The locked-in heel and elastic gores keep it on your foot, and the Vans Skate upgrades make it hold up to real skating.
Is there a lace-up version?
Check out the Vans Skate Era Lee Smith in Navy/Turtledove from the same collab.
What's the style code?
VN000EG51NU.