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Reebok vs Salomon:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Reebok had more branded searches than Salomon among sneaker brands worldwide. Reebok had about 2 million branded searches, while Salomon had 1 million. Reebok made up 2.2% of all sneaker brand searches we track, and Salomon accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker brands, Reebok and Salomon each appeared in two of the four answers. Reebok and Salomon were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among sneaker brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Reebok, about 2 searches for every 1 for Salomon

Reebok 2M searchesSalomon 1M searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.

Reebok in 2 of 4Salomon in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Reebok first in 1Salomon first in 1

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Top sneaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Reebok and Salomon were each mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Reebok and Salomon were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. New Balance1st
  2. Nike2nd
  3. Adidas3rd
  4. ASICS4th
  5. Converse5th
  6. HOKA6th
  7. Puma7th
  8. Reebok8th
  9. Vans9th
  10. Salomon10th
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Nike4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Adidas4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • New Balance4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • ASICS4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Converse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • HOKA3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Puma2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Reebok2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Salomon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Vans1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about sneaker brands

4 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 19, 2026.

Is Reebok or Salomon more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Reebok and Salomon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 sneaker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Reebok and Salomon among sneaker brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNikeAdidasNew BalancePumaASICSSkechersVansConverseHOKAReebokSalomonAllbirds
Oct 202525.9%24.2%14.1%9.3%6.4%6.4%4.2%3.5%2.8%2.4%0.57%0.31%
Nov 202528.5%25.9%13.1%8.6%4.9%5.9%4.8%3.2%2.2%2.2%0.44%0.29%
Dec 202528.1%25%12.4%8.7%5.6%5.6%5.6%3.7%2.5%2.2%0.5%0.27%
Jan 202630.2%22.8%11.5%9.5%6.3%6.3%4.2%3.5%2.3%2.4%0.7%0.31%
Feb 202627.5%24.7%12.5%10%5.7%5.6%4.6%3.8%2.5%2.2%0.62%0.28%
Mar 202627.4%25.1%12.4%10.1%5.6%5.6%4.6%3.7%2.5%2.2%0.61%0.34%
Apr 202624.9%23.3%13.8%11%6.2%6.2%4.1%3.4%2.8%2%0.68%1.5%
May 202623.2%25.1%10.5%14.5%5.8%7%4.7%3.9%2.6%1.9%0.63%0.28%
Jun 202625.6%26.5%11.7%9.6%6.4%6.4%4.3%3.5%2.9%2.1%0.71%0.32%
Jul 202625.8%27.1%11.6%9.8%6.4%5.2%5.2%3.5%2.3%2.1%0.7%0.21%
Aug 202623.5%25%12.8%10.7%7.1%5.8%5.8%3.9%2.6%2%0.78%0.16%
Sep 202626.1%23.4%11.9%10%6.6%6.6%5.4%4.4%2.4%2.2%1.1%0.18%

How has the Reebok and Salomon comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Reebok was ahead of Salomon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reebok’s share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide moved from 2.4% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3M to 2M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Salomon’s share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide moved from 0.57% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 1M.

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

2 changes
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Salomon worldwide rose 81.8% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 1M in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Reebok worldwide fell 11% over 12 measured months, from 2.3M to 2M in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Reebok’s and Salomon’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.

Reebok

4 branded search terms

  • reebok
  • reebok classic
  • reebok nano 5
  • reebok shoes

Salomon

1 branded search term

  • salomon shoes

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