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ASICS vs Mizuno:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, ASICS had more branded searches than Mizuno among running shoe brands in Australia. ASICS had about 14,800 branded searches, while Mizuno had 1,300. ASICS made up 18.8% of all running shoe brand searches we track, and Mizuno accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about running shoe brands, ASICS appeared in all five answers and Mizuno in none.

Among running shoe brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ASICS, about 11 searches for every 1 for Mizuno

ASICS 14.8K searchesMizuno 1.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

ASICS, mentioned in every answer we collected

ASICS in 5 of 5Mizuno in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ASICS, the only one of the two named

ASICS first in 5Mizuno never named

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Top running shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ASICS appeared in all five answers. Mizuno did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. ASICS1st
  2. Brooks2nd
  3. New Balance3rd
  4. Saucony4th
  5. HOKA5th
  6. Nike6th
  7. On7th
  8. Adidas–
  9. Mizuno–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • ASICS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • New Balance4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Brooks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • HOKA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Saucony4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Nike2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • On1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mizuno0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is ASICS or Mizuno more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ASICS and Mizuno by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine running shoe brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

ASICS and Mizuno among running shoe brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for ASICS, Mizuno. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNikeASICSAdidasOnNew BalanceBrooksHOKASauconyMizuno
Oct 202527.5%15%12.3%15%12.3%6.7%6.7%2.4%2%
Nov 202530.5%16.6%13.6%11.1%11.1%6%7.4%1.8%1.8%
Dec 202530.1%16.5%13.5%11%11%7.3%7.3%1.7%1.7%
Jan 202630.5%16.6%13.6%11.1%11.1%6%7.4%1.8%1.8%
Feb 202629.8%16.3%13.3%10.9%10.9%7.2%7.2%2.1%2.1%
Mar 202626.6%17.8%14.6%11.9%11.9%6.5%6.5%1.9%2.4%
Apr 202623.1%15.4%12.6%18.9%10.3%10.3%5.6%2%1.7%
May 202619.9%13.3%10.9%24.4%8.9%13.3%5.9%1.8%1.4%
Jun 202615.7%12.9%8.6%35.2%7%12.9%4.7%1.7%1.4%
Jul 202624.5%16.4%13.4%13.4%8.9%13.4%6%2.2%1.8%
Aug 202627.7%18.5%12.4%10.1%10.1%10.1%6.7%2.4%2%
Sep 202628.2%18.8%12.6%12.6%10.3%6.9%6.9%2%1.7%

How has the ASICS and Mizuno comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • ASICS was ahead of Mizuno in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASICS’s share of searches among running shoe brands in Australia moved from 15% to 18.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mizuno’s share of searches among running shoe brands in Australia moved from 2% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.

How did search popularity change for Australia running shoe brands in September 2026?

1 change
  1. ASICS’s share of searches among running shoe brands in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.9% to 18.8% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASICS’s and Mizuno’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

ASICS

1 branded search term

  • asics running shoes

Mizuno

1 branded search term

  • mizuno running shoes

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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