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Dearfoams vs Minnetonka:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Dearfoams and Minnetonka were level in searches among slipper brands worldwide, with an estimated 8.1K branded searches each, at 0.96% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about slipper brands, Dearfoams appeared in four of the five answers and Minnetonka in one. Dearfoams was mentioned before Minnetonka in three out of four answers that named either.

Among slipper brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Dearfoams and Minnetonka are searched for about as often as each other.

Dearfoams 8.1K searchesMinnetonka 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Dearfoams, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Minnetonka in 1

Dearfoams in 4 of 5Minnetonka in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Dearfoams, named ahead of Minnetonka in 3 of 4 answers

Dearfoams first in 3Minnetonka first in 1

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Top slipper brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dearfoams was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Minnetonka was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dearfoams was listed before Minnetonka in three out of four answers that named either.

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 Dearfoams or Minnetonka more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Dearfoams and Minnetonka 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.

Dearfoams and Minnetonka among slipper brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Dearfoams, Minnetonka. 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%

How has the Dearfoams and Minnetonka comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Dearfoams took it in May 2026, Minnetonka took it in June 2026, Dearfoams took it in July 2026, Minnetonka took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dearfoams’ share of searches among slipper brands worldwide moved from 0.85% to 0.96%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 8.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Minnetonka’s share of searches among slipper brands worldwide moved from 1.3% to 0.96%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 8.1K.

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dearfoams rose from 10th to 8th among slipper brands worldwide.

  2. In September 2026, Minnetonka fell from 9th to 10th among slipper brands worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dearfoams’ and Minnetonka’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.

Dearfoams

1 branded search term

  • dearfoams

Minnetonka

1 branded search term

  • minnetonka slippers

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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