Reebok vs Skechers:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Skechers had more branded searches than Reebok among sneaker brands in Australia. Skechers had about 40,500 branded searches, while Reebok had 12,100. Skechers made up 10.4% of all sneaker brand searches we track, and Reebok accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker brands, Reebok and Skechers each appeared in two of the five answers. Skechers was mentioned before Reebok in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Skechers, about 3 searches for every 1 for Reebok
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Skechers, named ahead of Reebok in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sneaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reebok was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Skechers was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Skechers was listed before Reebok in two out of three answers that named either.
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
Reebok2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 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 Reebok or Skechers more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Reebok and Skechers 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 Skechers, Reebok. 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 Reebok and Skechers comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Skechers was ahead of Reebok in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reebok’s share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia held steady at 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skechers’ share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia held steady at 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for Australia sneaker brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, New Balance overtook Skechers to rank 4th among sneaker brands in Australia, with 10.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Skechers lost share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia, from 12.1% to 10.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Reebok in Australia rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Reebok’s and Skechers’ 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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