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Bombas vs UGG:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, UGG had more branded searches than Bombas among slipper brands worldwide. UGG had about 550,000 branded searches, while Bombas had 49,500. UGG made up 64.9% of all slipper brand searches we track, and Bombas accounted for 5.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about slipper brands, UGG appeared in all five answers and Bombas in one. UGG was mentioned before Bombas in every answer.

Among slipper brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

UGG, about 11 searches for every 1 for Bombas

UGG 550K searchesBombas 49.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

UGG, mentioned in every answer we collected

UGG in 5 of 5Bombas in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

UGG, named ahead of Bombas in every answer

UGG first in 5Bombas never first

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Top slipper brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. UGG1st
  2. Dearfoams2nd
  3. L.L.Bean3rd
  4. Vionic4th
  5. Minnetonka5th
  6. Isotoner6th
  7. Glerups7th
  8. Birkenstock8th
  9. Haflinger8th
  10. Bombas10th
  11. +3 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • UGG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dearfoams4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Haflinger2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • L.L.Bean2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Vionic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Birkenstock1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bombas1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Glerups1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Isotoner1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Minnetonka1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+3 more

See every answer about slipper brands

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 Bombas or UGG more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bombas and UGG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 slipper brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Bombas and UGG among slipper brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for UGG, Bombas. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthUGGBirkenstockBombasGlerupsHaflingerL.L.BeanVionicDearfoamsIsotonerMinnetonkaMahabisGiessweinEMU Australia
Oct 202570.4%9.5%7.7%2.9%1.6%2.3%1.6%0.85%0.85%1.3%0.46%0.38%0.25%
Nov 202572.6%5.3%11.9%2%1.3%2.4%1.1%0.72%0.59%1.3%0.32%0.32%0.17%
Dec 202567.9%5%13.6%2.7%1.5%4.1%1.2%1%0.67%1.5%0.3%0.25%0.16%
Jan 202659.8%9.8%12%4.4%2.4%4.4%2%1.3%1.1%1.6%0.59%0.48%0.21%
Feb 202659.4%14.5%9.8%4.4%2%2.9%2%1.1%1.1%1.6%0.71%0.48%0.21%
Mar 202656%20.6%7.5%4.1%1.8%2.3%2.3%1%1.2%1.5%0.82%0.44%0.37%
Apr 202650.1%22.4%8.2%5.5%2.5%2%3%1.1%1.3%1.3%1.3%0.59%0.59%
May 202649%26.9%6.6%4.4%2.4%1.6%2.9%1.3%1.3%1.1%1.3%0.48%0.72%
Jun 202646.6%31.3%6.3%3.4%2.3%1.5%2.8%1%1.5%1.3%1%0.44%0.56%
Jul 202651.6%28.3%5.7%3.1%2.1%1.4%2.5%1.1%1.4%0.92%0.92%0.34%0.5%
Aug 202658.5%21.5%6.4%3.5%1.9%1.6%1.9%0.86%1.3%1%0.86%0.3%0.3%
Sep 202664.9%15.9%5.8%3.9%1.7%1.7%1.7%0.96%0.96%0.96%0.64%0.34%0.28%

UGG and Bombas sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “ugg slippers”.

How has the Bombas and UGG comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • UGG was ahead of Bombas in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bombas’ share of searches among slipper brands worldwide moved from 7.7% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 49.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UGG’s share of searches among slipper brands worldwide moved from 70.4% to 64.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 550K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, UGG gained share of searches among slipper brands worldwide, from 58.5% to 64.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Bombas lost share of searches among slipper brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 5.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bombas’ and UGG’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.

Bombas

1 branded search term

  • bombas slippers

UGG

1 branded search term

  • ugg slippers

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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