How popular isRedback?
In September 2026, people searched for Redback by name about 14,800 times in Australia, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 6.6% of all Australia boot brand searches, placing Redback fourth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about boot brands, Redback appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Redback is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
R.M. WilliamsShare of searches 60.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BlundstoneShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Mongrel BootsShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RedbackShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Steel BlueShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Redback was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Redback is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Steel Blue1st
- Blundstone2nd
- Redback3rd
- Mongrel Boots4th
Oliver5th- R.M. Williams6th
Rossi Boots7th
EMU Australia–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Blundstone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Redback4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Steel Blue4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mongrel Boots3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Oliver2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- R.M. Williams1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rossi Boots1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- EMU Australia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about boot brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best boots made in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which work boot brand is best in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most comfortable boot brands in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“work boots”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best work boots”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which boot brands compete with Redback?
Share of searches by month for R.M. Williams, Blundstone, Mongrel Boots, Redback, Steel Blue, Oliver, Rossi Boots. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | R.M. Williams | Blundstone | Mongrel Boots | Redback | Steel Blue | Oliver | Rossi Boots | EMU Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 12% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 4% | 4.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.6% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.82% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.8% | 10.1% | 3% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.1% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0.99% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 60% | 12% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 135K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.1% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 6.6% | 14.8K | 0% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.6% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 4% | 9K | -8.2% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.6% | 8.1K | -33.1% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 2.4K | -17.2% | 0 points |
60.5%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
12.1%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.
Redback6.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.4%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Oliver4%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 9K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.6%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
1.1%
Held 8th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Redback changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Redback in Australia rose from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redback’s share of searches among boot brands in Australia increased from 5.4% to 6.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redback’s share of searches among boot brands in Australia peaked at 7.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redback rose from 5th to 4th among boot brands in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia boot brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Mongrel Boots overtook Redback to rank 3rd among boot brands in Australia, with 6.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Rossi Boots lost share of searches among boot brands in Australia, from 4.5% to 3.6%.
In September 2026, R.M. Williams lost share of searches among boot brands in Australia, from 61% to 60.5%.
In September 2026, Oliver rose from 7th to 6th among boot brands in Australia.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Redback in Australia rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Steel Blue in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are Redback’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Redback’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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