Irish Setter vs Meindl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Meindl had more branded searches than Irish Setter among hunting boot brands worldwide. Meindl had about 60,500 branded searches, while Irish Setter had 49,500. Meindl made up 26.3% of all hunting boot brand searches we track, and Irish Setter accounted for 21.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hunting boot brands, Irish Setter appeared in four of the five answers and Meindl in none.
Who do people search for more?
Meindl, about 22% more searches than Irish Setter
Who does AI mention more?
Irish Setter, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Meindl in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Irish Setter, the only one of the two named
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Top hunting boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Irish Setter was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Meindl 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kenetrek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Irish Setter4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LaCrosse4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crispi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Meindl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grisport0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LOWA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hunting boot brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hunting boot brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hunting boot brand for cold wet conditions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hunting boots”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof hunting boots”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Irish Setter or Meindl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Irish Setter and Meindl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven hunting boot brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Meindl, Irish Setter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Meindl | Crispi | Irish Setter | Grisport | LaCrosse | Kenetrek | LOWA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.9% | 20.3% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.7% | 16.9% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 20.7% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 24.6% | 9% | 24.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.6% | 19.1% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.2% | 18.9% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.7% | 19.9% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 26% | 21.3% | 26% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.3% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
How has the Irish Setter and Meindl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Meindl took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irish Setter’s share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide moved from 24.9% to 21.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meindl’s share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide moved from 24.9% to 26.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for hunting boot brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Irish Setter lost share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide, from 26% to 21.5%.
In September 2026, Meindl rose from 2nd to 1st among hunting boot brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Irish Setter’s and Meindl’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.
Irish Setter
1 branded search term
- irish setter boots
Meindl
1 branded search term
- meindl
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