How popular isRothy's?
In September 2026, people searched for Rothy's by name about 333,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all global ballet flat brand searches, placing Rothy's sixth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ballet flat brands, Rothy's appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the ten.
Rothy's is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
Sam EdelmanShare of searches 45%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RepettoShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TieksShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BirdiesShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Rothy'sShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top ballet flat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rothy's was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Rothy's is the seventh most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Sam Edelman1st
Margaux2nd
Repetto3rd
VIVAIA4th
Vionic5th
Quince6th
Rothy's7th
Tieks–
Birdies–
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
See every answer about ballet flat brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ballet flat brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ballet flat brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ballet flat brand for walking all day?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ballet flats”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flats for women”
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 Rothy's?
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
| Month | Sam Edelman | Repetto | Tieks | Birdies | Margaux | Rothy's | Vionic | VIVAIA | Quince | French Sole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.1% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 12.7% | 7% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.86% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.6% | 23.6% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.9% | 18% | 22% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.71% |
| Jan 2026 | 19% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.4% | 20% | 20% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 17.8% | 8% | 5.3% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 20.4% | 5% | 3.3% | 13.6% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 44% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 45% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45% | 90.5K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.1% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.3% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3% | 6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.1% | 4.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.4% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points |
45%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
Repetto20.1%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
3.
Tieks9%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Birdies6%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.
Margaux6%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
6.
Rothy's4%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Vionic3.3%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
VIVAIA3%
Held 8th. 6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
Quince2.1%
Held 9th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
French Sole1.4%
Held 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Rothy's, Sam Edelman and 2 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “rothys flats”.
Compare popularity between Rothy's and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Rothy's changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rothy's worldwide held steady, from 318K to 333K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothy's’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide decreased from 8.5% to 4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothy's’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide peaked at 13.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothy's fell from 5th to 6th among ballet flat brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for ballet flat brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

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

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

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

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

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.

Estimated monthly branded searches for French Sole worldwide rose 190% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are Rothy's’ branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rothy's’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- rothy's footwear
- rothy's sneakers
- rothys
- rothys flats
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Where does Rothy's compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable sneaker brands | 1st of 7 | 45.9% | Show ranking |
| Ballet flat brands | 6th of 10 | 4% | Shown above |

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