How popular isSkechers?
In September 2026, people searched for Skechers by name about 6.1 million times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.4% of all global kids shoe brand searches, placing Skechers fifth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids shoe brands, Skechers appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Skechers is the fifth most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
NikeShare of searches 33.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AdidasShare of searches 30.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
New BalanceShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CrocsShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
SkechersShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top kids shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Skechers was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Skechers is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
New Balance1st
Stride Rite2nd
Nike3rd
Adidas4th
Ten Little5th
Skechers6th
Crocs7th
KEEN8th
Clarks–- Bobux–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
New Balance5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stride Rite4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skechers3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ten Little3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nike2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adidas2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crocs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KEEN1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clarks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bobux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids shoe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids shoe brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kids shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kids shoe brand for growing feet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids trainers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids shoe brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which kids shoe brands compete with Skechers?
Share of searches by month for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Crocs, Skechers, Clarks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | New Balance | Crocs | Skechers | Clarks | Stride Rite | Bobux | Ten Little | KEEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 30.2% | 17.6% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.6% | 31.4% | 16% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 30.9% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 28.9% | 14.6% | 8% | 8% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 31.3% | 15.9% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 31.2% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 0.12% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.5% | 29.4% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 30.5% | 33% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 31.7% | 14% | 14% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 31% | 32.7% | 14% | 14% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.3% | 32.2% | 16.5% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.5% | 30.1% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 0.12% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 33.5% | 24.3M | -2.4% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 30.1% | 21.8M | -17.5% | -2.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.3% | 11.1M | -18.4% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 7.5M | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.4% | 6.1M | 0% | +1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 1.5M | -18% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.12% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.07% | 49.5K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.04% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.02% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Nike33.5%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 24.3M estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
Adidas30.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 21.8M estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
15.3%
Held 3rd. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Crocs10.3%
Held 4th. 7.5M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Skechers8.4%
Held 5th. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.
Clarks2.1%
Held 6th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.12%
Held 7th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.Bobux
0.07%
Held 8th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.04%
Held 9th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
KEEN0.02%
Held 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Skechers and its closest rivals
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- Merrell vs Skechers
- Skechers vs Ten Little
- KEEN vs Skechers
How has branded search demand for Skechers changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Skechers worldwide held steady at 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skechers’ share of searches among kids shoe brands worldwide peaked at 9.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for kids shoe brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Nike overtook Adidas to become the leader among kids shoe brands worldwide, with 33.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Skechers gained share of searches among kids shoe brands worldwide, from 7.4% to 8.4%.

In September 2026, Adidas lost share of searches among kids shoe brands worldwide, from 32.2% to 30.1%.

In September 2026, New Balance lost share of searches among kids shoe brands worldwide, from 16.5% to 15.3%.

In September 2026, Crocs lost share of searches among kids shoe brands worldwide, from 11.1% to 10.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ten Little worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are Skechers’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Skechers’ 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.
- skechers
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Where does Skechers compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneaker brands | 6th of 12 | 6.6% | Show ranking |
| Casual shoes brands | 6th of 8 | 7.2% | Show ranking |
| Kids shoe brands | 5th of 10 | 8.4% | Shown above |
| Golf shoe brands | 4th of 6 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Sandals women brands | 2nd of 7 | 42.8% | Show ranking |
| Waterproof boots brands | 1st of 10 | 54.7% | Show ranking |

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