Aqua Sphere vs KEEN:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KEEN had more branded searches than Aqua Sphere among water shoes worldwide. KEEN had about 14,800 branded searches, while Aqua Sphere had 8,100. KEEN made up 3% of all water shoe searches we track, and Aqua Sphere accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water shoes, KEEN appeared in four of the five answers and Aqua Sphere in none.
Who do people search for more?
KEEN, about 83% more searches than Aqua Sphere
Who does AI mention more?
KEEN, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Aqua Sphere in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
KEEN, the only one of the two named
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Top water shoes in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KEEN was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Aqua Sphere 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.
- KEEN1st
Speedo2nd
Merrell3rd
Cressi–
Body Glove–
Aqua Sphere–
ALEADER–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- KEEN4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Speedo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Merrell2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cressi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Body Glove0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Aqua Sphere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ALEADER0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about water shoes
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which water shoe brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best water shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best water shoe brand for wet rocks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water shoes for beach”
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 21, 2026.
Is Aqua Sphere or KEEN more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aqua Sphere and KEEN by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven water shoes we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for KEEN, Aqua Sphere. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Speedo | Merrell | Cressi | Body Glove | KEEN | Aqua Sphere | ALEADER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80% | 5% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.7% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.1% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 80% | 6% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 6% | 4.7% | 7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.28% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.1% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 78.4% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.1% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.86% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.1% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.73% |
How has the Aqua Sphere and KEEN comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- KEEN was ahead of Aqua Sphere in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Sphere’s share of searches among water shoes worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KEEN’s share of searches among water shoes worldwide moved from 2.6% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for water shoes worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, KEEN gained share of searches among water shoes worldwide, from 2.4% to 3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aqua Sphere’s and KEEN’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.
Aqua Sphere
1 branded search term
- aqua sphere
KEEN
1 branded search term
- hiking boots keen
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