Nike vs VEJA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nike had more branded searches than VEJA among sneaker brands in Australia. Nike had about 60,500 branded searches, while VEJA had 4,400. Nike made up 15.6% of all sneaker brand searches we track, and VEJA accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker brands, Nike appeared in two of the five answers and VEJA in none.
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Top sneaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nike was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VEJA 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
New Balance4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adidas3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ASICS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HOKA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nike2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skechers2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
On2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Converse2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Puma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VEJA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sneaker brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sneakers are most comfortable for everyday wear?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best women's sneakers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sneakers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“womens sneakers”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Nike or VEJA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nike and VEJA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 sneaker brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Nike, VEJA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HOKA | Nike | Adidas | New Balance | Skechers | ASICS | On | Converse | Puma | Reebok | Vans | Volley | VEJA | Allbirds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.8% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9% | 11.1% | 13.5% | 9% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 14.7% | 18% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.2% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 8.8% |
| May 2026 | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 11% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 16% | 16% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 15.3% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.7% | 18% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.93% |
How has the Nike and VEJA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nike was ahead of VEJA in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia moved from 19% to 15.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VEJA’s share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia moved from 1.4% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia sneaker brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, HOKA overtook Nike to become the leader among sneaker brands in Australia, with 15.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia, from 18% to 15.6%.
In September 2026, VEJA rose from 14th to 13th among sneaker brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nike’s and VEJA’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.
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