Gray-Nicolls vs Payntr:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gray-Nicolls had more branded searches than Payntr among cricket shoes worldwide. Gray-Nicolls had about 27,100 branded searches, while Payntr had 9,900. Gray-Nicolls made up 0.06% of all cricket shoe searches we track, and Payntr accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cricket shoes, Payntr appeared in two of the five answers and Gray-Nicolls in one. Payntr was mentioned before Gray-Nicolls in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Gray-Nicolls, about 3 searches for every 1 for Payntr
Who does AI mention more?
Payntr, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Gray-Nicolls in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Payntr, named ahead of Gray-Nicolls in 2 of 2 answers
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Top cricket shoes in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Payntr was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Gray-Nicolls was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Payntr was listed before Gray-Nicolls in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ASICS1st
Adidas2nd
New Balance3rd
Payntr4th
Kookaburra5th
Puma6th
Gray-Nicolls–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ASICS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adidas4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
New Balance4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Puma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kookaburra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Payntr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gray-Nicolls1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cricket shoe brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cricket shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cricket shoe brand for good grip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cricket shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lightweight cricket shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Gray-Nicolls or Payntr more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gray-Nicolls and Payntr by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cricket shoes we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gray-Nicolls, Payntr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adidas | New Balance | Puma | ASICS | Kookaburra | Gray-Nicolls | Payntr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 25.9% | 17.1% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.9% | 24.9% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 0.09% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.9% | 23.8% | 16.6% | 11.5% | 0.12% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 22.7% | 18.7% | 13.4% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 23.5% | 18.7% | 11.4% | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 23.1% | 18.7% | 11.3% | 0.18% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.3% | 25% | 20.1% | 12.3% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 44.4% | 18.5% | 25.7% | 11.1% | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.3% | 21.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.8% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 12.5% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 22.8% | 19% | 13.7% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% | 13.6% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
How has the Gray-Nicolls and Payntr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gray-Nicolls was ahead of Payntr in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gray-Nicolls’ share of searches among cricket shoes worldwide held steady at 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Payntr’s share of searches among cricket shoes worldwide moved from <0.01% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for cricket shoes worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Payntr worldwide rose 125% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gray-Nicolls worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gray-Nicolls’ and Payntr’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.
Gray-Nicolls
1 branded search term
- gray nicolls
Payntr
1 branded search term
- payntr
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