How popular isVionic?
In September 2026, people searched for Vionic by name about 90,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.63% of all global sandals women brand searches, placing Vionic sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sandals women brands, Vionic appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Vionic is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
BirkenstockShare of searches 42.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SkechersShare of searches 42.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ClarksShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Sam EdelmanShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
VionicShare of searches 0.63%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top sandals women brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vionic appeared in all five answers. Vionic is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Birkenstock1st
Vionic2nd
Ecco3rd
Teva4th
Clarks5th
Sam Edelman6th
Skechers–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Vionic5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Birkenstock4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Clarks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Teva4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ecco3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skechers2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sam Edelman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sandals women brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which women's sandals brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best women's sandals brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best women's sandals brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“comfortable women's sandals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's sandals”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which sandals women brands compete with Vionic?
Share of searches by month for Birkenstock, Skechers, Clarks, Sam Edelman, Vionic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Birkenstock | Skechers | Clarks | Sam Edelman | Ecco | Vionic | Teva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 46.4% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.69% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.2% | 46.7% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.56% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 43% | 43% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.64% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 50.3% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 46.6% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.69% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.77% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.6% | 39% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 39.9% | 8% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.59% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 53% | 35.5% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.6% | 31% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.56% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.57% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.63% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.8% | 6.1M | -18.2% | -4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 42.8% | 6.1M | 0% | +4.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.5% | 1.5M | -18% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.1% | 301K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 165K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.63% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 40 | +300% | 0 points |
42.8%
Held 1st. 6.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
2.
Skechers42.8%
Held 2nd. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
3.
Clarks10.5%
Held 3rd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.1%
Held 4th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Ecco1.2%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Vionic0.63%
Held 6th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Teva<0.01%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, +300% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Vionic changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vionic worldwide held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vionic’s share of searches among sandals women brands worldwide held steady, from 0.69% to 0.63%.
How did search popularity change for sandals women brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Skechers gained share of searches among sandals women brands worldwide, from 38.3% to 42.8%.

In September 2026, Birkenstock lost share of searches among sandals women brands worldwide, from 46.8% to 42.8%.

In September 2026, Clarks lost share of searches among sandals women brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 10.5%.

Sam Edelman’s share of searches among sandals women brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.4% to 2.1% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Teva worldwide rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in September 2026.
How are Vionic’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vionic’s 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.
- vionic
Who owns Vionic?
Vionic is owned by Caleres. Brandwave also tracks
Allen Edmonds and
Sam Edelman, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does Vionic compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flip flop brands | 8th of 12 | 0.57% | Show ranking |
| Sandals women brands | 6th of 7 | 0.63% | Shown above |

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