{
  "version": "20260812-ai-growth-v1",
  "generatedAt": "2026-08-12",
  "name": "ReplicaChina Sneaker Sourcing Trend Database",
  "url": "https://replicachina.com/sneaker-trend-database/",
  "description": "A transparent sourcing-research taxonomy for sneaker styles, buyer types, target-market hypotheses, and photo-to-quote intent.",
  "methodology": [
    "Use the dated aggregate sourcing-reference coverage snapshot as the only measured first-party count source.",
    "Define buyer-facing category and style rows as an editorial sourcing taxonomy.",
    "Treat country lists as target-market testing hypotheses rather than observed demand rankings.",
    "Publish no supplier, product, customer, URL, or local-path identifiers."
  ],
  "evidenceDate": "2026-07-17",
  "rowCount": 12,
  "fields": [
    "Category",
    "Style",
    "Buyer type",
    "Popular countries",
    "Sourcing intent",
    "buyerReferenceExamples",
    "sourceLabelReferenceCounts",
    "buyerBrief",
    "evidenceBasis",
    "popularCountriesBasis",
    "status"
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "id": "STD-001",
      "Category": "Lifestyle sneakers",
      "Style": "Retro runner silhouette",
      "Buyer type": "Sneaker reseller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "photo-to-quote lifestyle option comparison",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Nike",
        "New Balance",
        "ASICS"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Nike": 696,
        "New Balance": 76,
        "ASICS": 57
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-002",
      "Category": "Basketball shoes",
      "Style": "High- and low-top court silhouette",
      "Buyer type": "Footwear retailer",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "size-run and visible-construction comparison",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Jordan",
        "Nike"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Jordan": 37,
        "Nike": 696
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-003",
      "Category": "Running shoes",
      "Style": "Cushioned road runner",
      "Buyer type": "Running and fitness seller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "fit, sole, size, and route comparison",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "ASICS",
        "On"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "ASICS": 57
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-004",
      "Category": "Trail shoes",
      "Style": "Outdoor trail runner",
      "Buyer type": "Outdoor retailer",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "outsole, upper, size, and intended-use brief",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Salomon"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Salomon": 15
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-005",
      "Category": "Streetwear sneakers",
      "Style": "Low-profile fashion sneaker",
      "Buyer type": "Boutique owner",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "small-drop style and size-curve test",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "adidas",
        "Puma"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {},
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-006",
      "Category": "Court classics",
      "Style": "Minimal leather court style",
      "Buyer type": "Online seller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "material, color, size, and packaging comparison",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Nike",
        "adidas"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Nike": 696
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-007",
      "Category": "Skate and casual",
      "Style": "Flat-sole casual silhouette",
      "Buyer type": "Streetwear reseller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "test-order and repeatability check",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Vans",
        "Converse"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {},
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-008",
      "Category": "Comfort footwear",
      "Style": "Everyday cushioned walking style",
      "Buyer type": "General footwear store",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "fit evidence and size availability",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "HOKA",
        "On"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {},
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-009",
      "Category": "Heritage runners",
      "Style": "Archive-inspired mesh and suede runner",
      "Buyer type": "Curated sneaker store",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "material-panel and colorway sourcing",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "New Balance",
        "ASICS"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "New Balance": 76,
        "ASICS": 57
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-010",
      "Category": "Technical runners",
      "Style": "Visible sole-geometry runner",
      "Buyer type": "Performance-focused reseller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "visual candidate plus separate performance-evidence request",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "On",
        "ASICS"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "ASICS": 57
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-011",
      "Category": "Family sizing",
      "Style": "Adult and youth coordinated style",
      "Buyer type": "Family footwear retailer",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "size-curve and mixed-quantity planning",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Nike",
        "Jordan"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Nike": 696,
        "Jordan": 37
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    },
    {
      "id": "STD-012",
      "Category": "Reseller test range",
      "Style": "Mixed sneaker shortlist",
      "Buyer type": "New sneaker reseller",
      "Popular countries": [
        "United States",
        "United Kingdom",
        "Canada",
        "Germany",
        "France"
      ],
      "Sourcing intent": "customer-demand test with controlled quantity",
      "buyerReferenceExamples": [
        "Nike",
        "Jordan",
        "ASICS",
        "On"
      ],
      "sourceLabelReferenceCounts": {
        "Nike": 696,
        "Jordan": 37,
        "ASICS": 57
      },
      "buyerBrief": "Reference image; must-match details; size curve; quantity; destination; alternatives rule.",
      "evidenceBasis": "Editorial sourcing taxonomy with dated aggregate source-label counts where available.",
      "popularCountriesBasis": "ReplicaChina target-market hypothesis for content and ad testing; not an observed sales or demand ranking.",
      "status": "research_and_test_hypothesis"
    }
  ],
  "limitations": [
    "The database is not current inventory, supplier ranking, consumer demand, sales, orders, or conversion data.",
    "Popular countries are explicit test-market hypotheses, not measured popularity or a market-share claim.",
    "Buyer-provided brand references do not prove affiliation, seller authority, brand-backed product status, provenance, or availability.",
    "Source-label counts describe reference-media coverage and do not prove product origin or exact-match capability."
  ],
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