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How popular isBirdies?

In September 2026, people searched for Birdies by name about 12,100 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6% of all global ballet flat brand searches, placing Birdies fourth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ballet flat brands, Birdies did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Birdies is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Sam EdelmanShare of searches 45%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. RepettoShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. TieksShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. BirdiesShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. MargauxShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top ballet flat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Birdies 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. Sam Edelman1st
  2. Margaux2nd
  3. Repetto3rd
  4. VIVAIA4th
  5. Vionic5th
  6. Quince6th
  7. Rothy's7th
  8. Tieks–
  9. Birdies–
  10. French Sole–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Sam Edelman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Margaux4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • VIVAIA3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Repetto2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rothy's2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Quince2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Vionic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tieks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Birdies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • French Sole0 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 the United States on October 25, 2026.

Which ballet flat brands compete with Birdies?

Birdies against ballet flat brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Sam Edelman, Repetto, Tieks, Birdies, Margaux, Rothy's, Vionic, VIVAIA, Quince. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSam EdelmanRepettoTieksBirdiesMargauxRothy'sVionicVIVAIAQuinceFrench Sole
Oct 202519.1%23.3%19.1%12.7%7%8.5%4.6%3.4%1.5%0.86%
Nov 202523.6%23.6%19.4%12.9%4.7%7.1%3.1%3.4%1.4%0.77%
Dec 202526.9%18%22%9.8%9.8%6.6%2.4%2.8%1.1%0.71%
Jan 202619%28.5%15.6%12.7%5.7%8.5%3.8%3.6%1.7%0.93%
Feb 202624.4%20%20%8.9%8.9%8.9%3.2%3.5%1.4%0.65%
Mar 202625.1%20.5%11.2%9.2%4.1%13.8%9.2%4.3%1.8%0.81%
Apr 202637.9%20.7%9.3%7.6%5.1%6.2%4.1%4.6%3%1.5%
May 202639.8%17.8%8%5.3%14.6%4.4%2.9%4%1.7%1.6%
Jun 202625.3%20.7%6.2%4.1%30.9%5.1%2.3%3%1.3%1.2%
Jul 202645.3%20.4%5%3.3%13.6%5%2.2%2.6%1.5%0.99%
Aug 202644%24.1%8.8%4.8%4.8%3.9%3.2%2.9%2.1%1.4%
Sep 202645%20.1%9%6%6%4%3.3%3%2.1%1.4%

  1. 1.Sam Edelman

    45%

    Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  2. 2.Repetto

    20.1%

    Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.

  3. 3.Tieks

    9%

    Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.Birdies

    6%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  5. 5.Margaux

    6%

    Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  6. 6.Rothy's

    4%

    Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Vionic

    3.3%

    Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  8. 8.VIVAIA

    3%

    Held 8th. 6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  9. 9.Quince

    2.1%

    Held 9th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.French Sole

    1.4%

    Held 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Sam Edelman, Repetto and 2 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “sam edelman flats”.

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How has branded search demand for Birdies changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Birdies worldwide fell from 14.8K to 12.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Birdies’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide decreased from 12.7% to 6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Birdies’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide peaked at 12.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.3% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for ballet flat brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Birdies gained share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 6%.

  2. In September 2026, Margaux gained share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 6%.

  3. In September 2026, Sam Edelman gained share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide, from 44% to 45%.

  4. In September 2026, Repetto lost share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide, from 24.1% to 20.1%.

  5. Quince’s share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.3% to 2.1% in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for French Sole worldwide rose 190% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 2.9K in September 2026.

How are Birdies’ branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Birdies’ 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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