Vionic vs VIVAIA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vionic and VIVAIA were level in searches among ballet flat brands worldwide, with an estimated 6.6K versus 6K branded searches, at 3.3% and 3% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ballet flat brands, VIVAIA appeared in three of the five answers and Vionic in one. VIVAIA was mentioned before Vionic in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Vionic, about 10% more searches than VIVAIA
Who does AI mention more?
VIVAIA, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Vionic in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
VIVAIA, named ahead of Vionic in 2 of 3 answers
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Top ballet flat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, VIVAIA was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Vionic was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VIVAIA was listed before Vionic in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Sam Edelman1st
Margaux2nd
Repetto3rd- VIVAIA4th
- Vionic5th
Quince6th
Rothy's7th
Tieks–
Birdies–
French Sole–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sam Edelman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Margaux4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- VIVAIA3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Repetto2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rothy's2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Quince2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vionic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tieks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Birdies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- French Sole0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ballet flat brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ballet flat brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ballet flat brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ballet flat brand for walking all day?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ballet flats”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flats for women”
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 Vionic or VIVAIA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Vionic and VIVAIA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten ballet flat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Vionic, VIVAIA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sam Edelman | Repetto | Tieks | Birdies | Margaux | Rothy's | Vionic | VIVAIA | Quince | French Sole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.1% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 12.7% | 7% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.86% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.6% | 23.6% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.9% | 18% | 22% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.71% |
| Jan 2026 | 19% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.4% | 20% | 20% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 17.8% | 8% | 5.3% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 20.4% | 5% | 3.3% | 13.6% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 44% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 45% | 20.1% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
Vionic sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “vionic flats”.
How has the Vionic and VIVAIA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: VIVAIA took it in November 2025, Vionic took it in January 2026, VIVAIA took it in February 2026, Vionic took it in March 2026, VIVAIA took it in April 2026, Vionic took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vionic’s share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide moved from 4.6% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VIVAIA’s share of searches among ballet flat brands worldwide moved from 3.4% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.9K to 6K.
How did search popularity change for ballet flat brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vionic’s and VIVAIA’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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