
Vans
Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men
The Vans Authentic is a men's low-top lace-up sneaker with a poppy red woven canvas upper, flat white laces through four pairs of metal eyelets, and an off-white vulcanized rubber midsole with a thin black stripe and waffle-pattern rubber outsole. It is designed for everyday casual wear and general street use, and includes a memory foam footbed for underfoot cushioning. Details include white contrast stitching on the collar and heel seams, a cream insole printed with a black Vans logo, and a rectangular heel patch reading "VANS OFF THE WALL" (model number VN000Z74G).
- Color
- Poppy
- Material
- Rugged canvas upper; signature rubber waffle outsole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, streetwear, classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Classic Vans Authentic low-top sneakers in a Poppy colorway, built with a rugged canvas upper and memory foam comfort.
Rugged canvas upper, memory foam footbed, textured midsole, signature rubber waffle outsole.
- Color
- Poppy · red
- Material
- Rugged canvas upper; signature rubber waffle outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, streetwear, classic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, running-errands, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Rugged canvas upper
- Memory foam footbed for superior comfort
- Textured midsole
- Signature rubber waffle outsole
- Vans Authentic low-top silhouette
- Lace-up front
- Poppy colorway
- Men's-specific sizing
- Model number VN000Z74G
- Casual skate-inspired sneaker design
Product Insights
Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men Poppy is the Burgundy colourway, not a second colour Size range runs 8 to 12 with a half-size ladder from 9 to 11 Memory foam footbed is the main comfort feature Vulcanized rubber midsole bonded to the upper Breathable, easy-clean canvas trades away weather and abrasion protection
Verified claims
- color
- Poppy is the Burgundy colourway, not a second colour
- sizing
- Size range runs 8 to 12 with a half-size ladder from 9 to 11
- sizing gap
- No size 8.5 between 8 and 9
- sizing ceiling
- Size 12 is the largest available
- fit guidance
- Measure foot length and size up if between sizes
- collar
- Low-cut, minimally padded collar
- comfort
- Memory foam footbed is the main comfort feature
- materials
- Textile/canvas upper, textile lining and sock, rubber sole
- construction
- Vulcanized rubber midsole bonded to the upper
- outsole
- Signature waffle outsole for grip and board feel
- durability
- Canvas upper and metal eyelets support regular wear
- care
- Hand clean with warm soapy water and a toothbrush, then air dry
- care warning
- Do not machine wash; it may warp the shoe
- care warning
- Do not bleach the rubber strip; use vinegar, lemon, alcohol or acetone
- lacing
- Classic straight-bar lacing keeps laces flat
- styling
- Classic low-top Vans look with contrast stitching and branding
- color impression
- Poppy red reads brighter than the Burgundy name suggests
- use cases
- Best for casual everyday wear and light skate-inspired use
- comparison
- More minimal and less padded than the Vans Era
- tradeoff
- Breathable, easy-clean canvas trades away weather and abrasion protection
Product record
- Title
- Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Vans
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 18 sourcesUses
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a plain, classic low-top canvas sneaker: this poppy red pair has a rugged canvas upper with white contrast stitching, flat white laces through four pairs of metal eyelets, and an off-white rubber midsole with a thin black stripe on the signature rubber waffle outsole. The retailer says a memory foam footbed provides superior comfort. Be aware it's a minimalist silhouette without a side stripe, so it suits those who prefer an understated, clean look.[1,2,4,5] | Mist Blue Authentic Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a low-top, close-fitting canvas sneaker with a soft, flexible upper that breaks in on the first wear, a memory foam footbed, and a waffled non-skid rubber sole. Its slim profile is described as pairing well with slim pants and staying discreet with shorts, and women's sizes 6 through 10 are listed. Note that one wearer reports toe-area holes developing fairly quickly on their pair, and the canvas continues over the toe without a separate rubber cap.[6,7,8,9,10,11] | Premium Super Lowpro Contrast Seam Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a low-profile, heritage-inspired Vans sneaker in black pig suede with contrasting white stitching, an OrthoLite foam footbed, lightweight shock-absorbing EVA midsole, and non-skid rubber outer sole, offered in women's sizes 6 through 10. Wearers describe them as comfy with a ballet-slipper feel, but also very thin with zero support, so they may suit casual, fashion-led wear more than athletic use. Note that the fit runs very narrow—some wearers sized up half or a full size—and one reviewer reported soles ungluing and stitching failing after about three months of frequent wear.[12,13,14,15,16,17,18] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Left-side profile of a low-top canvas sneaker showing the full lateral upper, eyelets and laces, midsole with foxing, and heel rubber patch.
- Overall viewSingle left-side profile of a low-top canvas sneaker displayed flat against a neutral background, showing entire lateral silhouette from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.93 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper materialTightly woven canvas upper with visible diagonal weave texture and single-row contrast stitching along panels and collar.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.70 · h 0.24 (high) - Color of upperUniform poppy red canvas upper covering vamp, quarter and heel.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.58 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat white laces threaded through four pairs of metal eyelets (visible three near tongue), tied off out of frame; top eyelet area shows stitched eyelet reinforcement.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Midsole and foxingThick off-white vulcanized-style rubber midsole with a narrow black stripe running along the upper edge and a slightly textured off-white toe foxing at front.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.88 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.70 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel rubber patchSmall rectangular rubber heel patch mounted on the rear of the midsole; rectangular shape visible at back edge.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.71 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Side fabric tagSmall white rectangular fabric tag sewn into lateral quarter seam near the midfoot.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.57 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Side tag text“VANS”
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.57 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high) - Stitching detailWhite contrast stitching visible around collar, midfoot seam, and heel counter creating a highlighted seam pattern.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.66 · h 0.22 (high) - Toe shapeLow, rounded toe profile with canvas upper smoothly meeting the rubber foxing.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product photographed against a light neutral gray background from a side-on camera angle with soft shadow beneath; even studio lighting minimizes harsh reflections.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and slightly darker gray floor surface creating a soft drop shadow under the shoe.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowingSoft, short shadow directly beneath the midsole concentrated toward the center of the shoe, indicating studio lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionCentered horizontal composition with shoe aligned along image midline, plenty of empty space above the shoe.
Colors
poppy red· upperwhite· lacescream· midsoleblack· midsole stripe- Overall viewSingle left-side profile of a low-top canvas sneaker displayed flat against a neutral background, showing entire lateral silhouette from heel to toe.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of low-top red canvas sneakers showing the heels, vulcanized midsole, contrast stitching, and heel logo patches.
- Overall silhouettePair of low-top canvas sneakers shown from the rear three-quarter angle with both heels visible; right shoe is closer to the camera and slightly right of center, left shoe sits behind and to the left.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper materialTightly woven canvas upper in a solid medium red color with visible fabric texture.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Contrast stitchingWhite double-row and single-row stitching outlining heel panel seams and topline, highly visible against the red canvas.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Midsole constructionOff-white vulcanized rubber midsole with a thin black stripe running around it near the top edge and a thinner off-white stripe below the black stripe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel patchSmall rectangular heel logo patch centered on the rubber heel of each shoe, affixed to the outer face of the midsole.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel logo text“VANS OFF THE WALL”
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Topline and collarLow-cut topline with a thin padded collar visible on the inner opening; collar interior shows a light tan lining.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.54 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-style image with light gray seamless background, soft shadow beneath shoes, and even diffuse lighting emphasizing texture and color.
- Shot compositionStudio shot with shoes placed on a flat surface and photographed from a low rear three-quarter angle; majority of negative space is above the shoes.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame behind the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.90 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with faint soft shadow visible under the midsole and slightly to the front of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image cropShoes are fully inside the frame but uppermost portion of the scene contains large empty space; shoes occupy lower half of the image.
Colors
medium red· upperwhite· stitching and eye stay trimcream· midsoleblack· midsole stripeblack on white patch· heel logo print- Overall silhouettePair of low-top canvas sneakers shown from the rear three-quarter angle with both heels visible; right shoe is closer to the camera and slightly right of center, left shoe sits behind and to the left.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top red canvas sneakers with white laces, metal eyelets, white rubber midsoles with a thin black stripe, visible cream insoles printed with a black VANS logo, and white contrast stitching.
- Overall silhouettePair of low-top, rounded-toe sneakers shown from above, placed side-by-side with toes toward the top edge and heels toward the bottom edge of the image.
- Upper materialRed woven canvas upper covering toe box, vamp and quarters, with visible textile texture.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.66 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat white laces threaded through four pairs of silver metal eyelets on each shoe, laces tied flat and tucked across the tongue area.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Contrast stitchingWhite double-row contrast stitching visible around the lace panel, heel collar, and toe panel edges.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.94 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.94 (medium) - Rubber midsole and trimOff-white rubber midsole with a thin black stripe running along the top edge of the midsole around the toe.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.18 (medium) - Insole branding“Black boxed logo printed on the cream-colored insole reading VANS with stylized lettering.”
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.17 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.64 · w 0.17 · h 0.22 (high) - Small side tabSmall rectangular fabric tab on the outer side seam of each shoe near the lace panel, tab appears to have printed text but text is small.Partial
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.73 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style top-down product shot on a pale gray background with even, diffuse lighting and soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- Viewing angleTop-down / bird's-eye view of both shoes, centered in frame.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even diffuse lighting and faint soft shadows visible beneath the shoes toward the bottom edge.
- Image compositionShoes are symmetrically arranged with a small gap between them; full shoes are visible and not cropped.
Colors
poppy red· upper (canvas)bright white· laces and stitchingoff-white rubber· midsole and toe trimcream insole· insole and logoblack· logo and stripe
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vans
Authentic Shoe
Variants
7 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4617763 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 8 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617764 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 9 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617765 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 9.5 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617766 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 10 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617767 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 10.5 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617768 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 11 | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4617769 | Authentic Poppy Sneakers Men - Burgundy - 12 | CA$90.00 | Yes |