KEEN vs Oboz:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oboz had more branded searches than KEEN among hiking boots worldwide. Oboz had about 18,100 branded searches, while KEEN had 14,800. Oboz made up 2.9% of all hiking boot searches we track, and KEEN accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hiking boots, KEEN appeared in four of the five answers and Oboz in two. KEEN was mentioned before Oboz in every answer that named either.
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Top hiking boots in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KEEN was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Oboz was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KEEN was listed before Oboz in every answer that named either.
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.
Salomon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Merrell4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
KEEN4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LOWA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- La Sportiva2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oboz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SCARPA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hiking boots brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hiking boots brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hiking boots brand for rough trails?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hiking boots”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof hiking boots”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is KEEN or Oboz more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KEEN and Oboz by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hiking boots we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Oboz, KEEN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Sportiva | Columbia | Merrell | Salomon | Oboz | KEEN | SCARPA | LOWA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53% | 29% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.94% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 38.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.7% | 25.4% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.8% | 25% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.7% | 21.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 21.1% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 21% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.3% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.6% | 21.9% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% |
How has the KEEN and Oboz comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oboz was ahead of KEEN in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KEEN’s share of searches among hiking boots worldwide moved from 2.6% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oboz’s share of searches among hiking boots worldwide moved from 3.2% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for hiking boots worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither KEEN nor Oboz moved beyond provider rounding among hiking boots in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KEEN’s and Oboz’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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