ASICS vs Brooks:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ASICS had more branded searches than Brooks among walking shoe brands worldwide. ASICS had about 14,800 branded searches, while Brooks had 12,100. ASICS made up 13.1% of all walking shoe brand searches we track, and Brooks accounted for 10.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about walking shoe brands, Brooks appeared in all five answers and ASICS in four. Brooks was mentioned before ASICS in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ASICS, about 22% more searches than Brooks
Who does AI mention more?
Brooks, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Brooks, named ahead of ASICS in every answer
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Top walking shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Brooks appeared in all five answers. ASICS was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Brooks was listed before ASICS in every answer.
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.
HOKA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
New Balance5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Brooks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ASICS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skechers3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
On2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Saucony1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Merrell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clarks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about walking shoe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which walking shoes should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best walking shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best walking shoes for plantar fasciitis?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“walking shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best walking shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is ASICS or Brooks more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ASICS and Brooks by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 walking shoe brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ASICS, Brooks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HOKA | New Balance | Skechers | ASICS | Brooks | Merrell | On | Clarks | Ryka | Saucony | Vionic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.6% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.7% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 21% | 21% | 14% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.8% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.5% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 11% | 11% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 22.4% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 10% | 12.2% | 10% | 4.5% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.8% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.5% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 18.1% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 19.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
ASICS sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “asics walking shoes”.
How has the ASICS and Brooks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: ASICS took it in December 2025, Brooks took it in May 2026, ASICS took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASICS’s share of searches among walking shoe brands worldwide moved from 9.2% to 13.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brooks’ share of searches among walking shoe brands worldwide moved from 11.2% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for walking shoe brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ASICS gained share of searches among walking shoe brands worldwide, from 12.1% to 13.1%.
In September 2026, Brooks lost share of searches among walking shoe brands worldwide, from 12.1% to 10.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASICS’s and Brooks’ 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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