2XU vs Skins:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, 2XU had more branded searches than Skins among calf sleeves brands worldwide. 2XU was estimated to have 90.5K branded searches compared to Skins’ 1.5K, and held an 81.5% Share of Search versus Skins’ 1.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, 2XU or Skins?
Compare the calf sleeves brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for 2XU, Skins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | 2XU | Shock Doctor | Skins | CEP Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.2% | 16.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 1% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.9% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.8% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.9% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.9% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 83.7% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.8% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.8% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.5% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.5% | 16.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
How has the 2XU and Skins comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 2XU was ahead of Skins in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 2XU’s estimated Share of Search among calf sleeves brands worldwide moved from 81.2% to 81.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skins’ estimated Share of Search among calf sleeves brands worldwide held steady at 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.5K.
How did search popularity change for calf sleeves brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
2XU’s estimated Share of Search among calf sleeves brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 85.8% to 81.5% in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 2XU’s and Skins’ 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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