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Merrell vs Redback:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Merrell had more branded searches than Redback among boot brands worldwide. Merrell was estimated to have 680K branded searches compared to Redback’s 60.5K, and held a 6% Share of Search versus Redback’s 0.53%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among boot brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Merrell or Redback?
Merrell6%680K searches
vs
Redback0.53%60.5K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Merrell or Redback?

Compare the boot brands people buy for work, fashion and weekends. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Merrell and Redback among boot brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Merrell, Redback. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthUGGTimberlandDr. MartensMerrellBlundstoneRedback
Oct 202556.7%20.8%13.9%4.1%4.2%0.38%
Nov 202563.4%19.1%10.5%3%3.8%0.23%
Dec 202561.9%18.6%12.5%3%3.7%0.28%
Jan 202652.1%23.3%15.6%4.7%3.8%0.42%
Feb 202646.4%25.4%17%6.4%4.2%0.56%
Mar 202638.5%25.7%21%9.9%4.2%0.69%
Apr 202631.2%31.2%20.8%11.8%4.2%0.84%
May 202635.5%29%19.3%11.4%3.9%0.78%
Jun 202634.1%28%18.6%14.8%3.7%0.76%
Jul 202636%29.4%19.6%11.1%3.2%0.79%
Aug 202646.1%25.3%16.9%7.8%3.4%0.56%
Sep 202653.8%19.7%16.1%6%4%0.53%

How has the Merrell and Redback comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Merrell was ahead of Redback in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merrell’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide moved from 4.1% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 661K to 680K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Redback’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide moved from 0.38% to 0.53%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.

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

  1. In September 2026, Merrell lost estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 7.8% to 6%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merrell’s and Redback’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.

Merrell

5 branded search terms

  • hiking boots merrell
  • hiking shoes merrell
  • merrell
  • merrell hiking boots
  • merrell moab

Redback

1 branded search term

  • redback

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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