How popular isTieks?
In September 2026, people searched for Tieks by name about 18,100 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 9% of all global ballet flat brand searches, placing Tieks third out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ballet flat brands, Tieks did not appear in any of the answers.
Tieks is the third most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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 –
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, Tieks 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.
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 Tieks?
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.
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 Tieks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tieks worldwide fell from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tieks’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide decreased from 19.1% to 9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tieks’ share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide peaked at 22% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5% in July 2026.
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 Tieks’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tieks’ 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.
- tieks
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