Crocs vs Havaianas:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Crocs had more branded searches than Havaianas among sandals worldwide. Crocs had about 7.5 million branded searches, while Havaianas had 1.2 million. Crocs made up 48.8% of all sandal searches we track, and Havaianas accounted for 8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sandals, Crocs and Havaianas each appeared in one of the five answers. Crocs and Havaianas were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Crocs, about 6 searches for every 1 for Havaianas
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top sandals in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Crocs was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Havaianas was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Crocs and Havaianas were each listed first in one of the two answers 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.
Birkenstock4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OOFOS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Reef2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Teva2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Crocs1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Havaianas1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chaco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sandals
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sandals brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sandals brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sandals brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“comfortable sandals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's sandals”
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 19, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Crocs, Havaianas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crocs | Birkenstock | Havaianas | OOFOS | Reef | Chaco | Teva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.2% | 36.2% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 0.36% | 0.2% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 35% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.16% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 32.3% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 0.26% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.1% | 34.8% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.42% | 0.23% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 35% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 36.1% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 40.1% | 8% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.4% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 43% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.7% | 37.6% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.7% | 37.7% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 0.67% | 0.37% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.8% | 40% | 8% | 2.4% | 0.59% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
How has the Crocs and Havaianas comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Crocs was ahead of Havaianas in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crocs’ share of searches among sandals worldwide moved from 54.2% to 48.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 7.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Havaianas’ share of searches among sandals worldwide moved from 7.2% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for sandals worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Crocs’ and Havaianas’ 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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