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G.H. Bass vs Steve Madden:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, G.H. Bass had more branded searches than Steve Madden among loafer brands worldwide. G.H. Bass had about 82,700 branded searches, while Steve Madden had 33,100. G.H. Bass made up 19.4% of all loafer brand searches we track, and Steve Madden accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about loafer brands, G.H. Bass appeared in all five answers and Steve Madden in one. G.H. Bass was mentioned before Steve Madden in every answer.

Among loafer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

G.H. Bass, about 2 searches for every 1 for Steve Madden

G.H. Bass 82.7K searchesSteve Madden 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

G.H. Bass, mentioned in every answer we collected

G.H. Bass in 5 of 5Steve Madden in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

G.H. Bass, named ahead of Steve Madden in every answer

G.H. Bass first in 5Steve Madden never first

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Top loafer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, G.H. Bass appeared in all five answers. Steve Madden was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. G.H. Bass was listed before Steve Madden in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. G.H. Bass1st
  2. Meermin2nd
  3. Cole Haan3rd
  4. Gucci4th
  5. Crockett & Jones5th
  6. Steve Madden6th
  7. Tod’s6th
  8. Dr. Martens–
  9. Sebago–
  10. Vagabond–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • G.H. Bass5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gucci3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cole Haan3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Meermin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Steve Madden1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tod’s1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Crockett & Jones1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dr. Martens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sebago0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Vagabond0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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.

Is G.H. Bass or Steve Madden more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for G.H. Bass and Steve Madden by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 loafer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

G.H. Bass and Steve Madden among loafer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for G.H. Bass, Steve Madden. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDr. MartensG.H. BassGucciSebagoSteve MaddenTod’sVagabondCole HaanSam EdelmanMeerminCrockett & Jones
Oct 202531.4%17.8%21%5.2%6.3%2.8%3.4%4.2%6.3%1%0.56%
Nov 202531.3%16.6%21%7.7%6.3%2.8%3.4%4.2%5.1%1%0.56%
Dec 202534.2%17.1%18.7%6.9%5.6%2.5%3.1%5.6%4.6%1.1%0.61%
Jan 202631%16.5%20.8%6.2%6.2%2.8%3.4%6.2%5.1%1%0.68%
Feb 202628.4%17.4%19%7%7%3.8%3.8%4.7%7%1.4%0.6%
Mar 202627.5%16.9%18.5%6.8%6.8%5.5%4.5%5.5%5.5%1.7%0.73%
Apr 202623%17.2%18.8%6.9%6.9%5.7%3.8%4.6%10.3%2.1%0.74%
May 202624.3%15.7%19.9%7.3%7.3%6%4.9%4.9%6%2.7%1.2%
Jun 202623.6%15.3%23.6%8.6%4.7%7.1%4.7%5.8%3.2%2.6%0.92%
Jul 202630.1%16%20.1%7.4%4.9%6%3.3%4.9%4%2.2%0.97%
Aug 202628.4%17.4%19.1%8.5%5.7%5.7%3.8%4.7%3.8%2.1%0.75%
Sep 202625.9%19.4%17.4%7.8%7.8%5.2%5.2%4.3%4.3%1.9%0.85%

G.H. Bass and Steve Madden sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “bass weejuns”.

How has the G.H. Bass and Steve Madden comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • G.H. Bass was ahead of Steve Madden in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, G.H. Bass’ share of searches among loafer brands worldwide moved from 17.8% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 76.6K to 82.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Steve Madden’s share of searches among loafer brands worldwide moved from 6.3% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for loafer brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, G.H. Bass overtook Gucci to rank 2nd among loafer brands worldwide, with 19.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Steve Madden gained share of searches among loafer brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 7.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using G.H. Bass’ and Steve Madden’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.

G.H. Bass

2 branded search terms

  • bass weejuns
  • gh bass loafers

Steve Madden

1 branded search term

  • steve madden loafers

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