How popular isetnies?
In September 2026, people searched for etnies by name about 60,500 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.12% of all global skate shoes brand searches, placing etnies sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skate shoes brands, etnies appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
etnies is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
NikeShare of searches 48.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
New BalanceShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PumaShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VansShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
etniesShare of searches 0.12%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top skate shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, etnies appeared in all five answers. etnies is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
Nike5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vans5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
etnies5 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
Adidas3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Puma0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DVS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about skate shoes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skate shoes brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skate shoes brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best skate shoes brand for everyday skating?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skate shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skateboarding shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which skate shoes brands compete with etnies?
Share of searches by month for Nike, New Balance, Puma, Vans, etnies. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | New Balance | Puma | Vans | DVS | etnies | Adidas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 26.2% | 17.3% | 7.9% | 0.26% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 23.8% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 22.6% | 15.8% | 10.2% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 20.7% | 17% | 7.6% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.1% | 22.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% | 0.28% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 22.7% | 18.4% | 8.3% | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.1% | 25.4% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 43.7% | 19.7% | 27.3% | 8.9% | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 22.7% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 0.28% | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 49% | 22% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 24.2% | 20.1% | 10.9% | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.7% | 22.2% | 18.7% | 10% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.7% | 24.3M | -2.4% | +4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.2% | 11.1M | -18.4% | -2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.7% | 9.4M | -17.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10% | 5M | -18.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.27% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.12% | 60.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.04% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Nike48.7%
Held 1st. 24.3M estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
22.2%
Held 2nd. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
3.
Puma18.7%
Held 3rd. 9.4M estimated branded searches, -17.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.
Vans10%
Held 4th. 5M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.
DVS0.27%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
etnies0.12%
Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Adidas0.04%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between etnies and its closest rivals
Every comparison with etnies
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for etnies changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for etnies worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, etnies’ share of searches among skate shoes brands worldwide held steady, from 0.14% to 0.12%.
How did search popularity change for skate shoes brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Nike gained share of searches among skate shoes brands worldwide, from 44.4% to 48.7%.

In September 2026, New Balance lost share of searches among skate shoes brands worldwide, from 24.2% to 22.2%.

In September 2026, Puma lost share of searches among skate shoes brands worldwide, from 20.1% to 18.7%.

In September 2026, Vans lost share of searches among skate shoes brands worldwide, from 10.9% to 10%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Adidas worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for etnies worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are etnies’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using etnies’ 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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