Kenetrek vs Meindl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Meindl had more branded searches than Kenetrek among hunting boot brands worldwide. Meindl had about 60,500 branded searches, while Kenetrek had 9,900. Meindl made up 26.3% of all hunting boot brand searches we track, and Kenetrek accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hunting boot brands, Kenetrek appeared in all five answers and Meindl in none.
Who do people search for more?
Meindl, about 6 searches for every 1 for Kenetrek
Who does AI mention more?
Kenetrek, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kenetrek, the only one of the two named
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Top hunting boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kenetrek appeared in all five answers. Meindl 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kenetrek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Irish Setter4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LaCrosse4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crispi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Meindl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grisport0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LOWA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hunting boot brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hunting boot brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hunting boot brand for cold wet conditions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hunting boots”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof hunting boots”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Kenetrek or Meindl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kenetrek and Meindl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven hunting boot brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Meindl, Kenetrek. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Meindl | Crispi | Irish Setter | Grisport | LaCrosse | Kenetrek | LOWA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.9% | 20.3% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.7% | 16.9% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 20.7% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 24.6% | 9% | 24.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.6% | 19.1% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.2% | 18.9% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.7% | 19.9% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 26% | 21.3% | 26% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.3% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
How has the Kenetrek and Meindl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Meindl was ahead of Kenetrek in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kenetrek’s share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide moved from 3.3% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meindl’s share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide moved from 24.9% to 26.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for hunting boot brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Kenetrek’s share of searches among hunting boot brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.4% to 4.3% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Meindl rose from 2nd to 1st among hunting boot brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kenetrek’s and Meindl’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.
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