How popular isFive Ten?
In September 2026, people searched for Five Ten by name about 70 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all New Zealand climbing shoes brand searches, placing Five Ten fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing shoes brands, Five Ten appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Five Ten is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Black DiamondShare of searches 52.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- La SportivaShare of searches 35.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SCARPAShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
EvolvShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Five TenShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top climbing shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Five Ten was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Five Ten is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- La Sportiva1st
Tenaya2nd
Evolv3rd
Five Ten4th
SCARPA5th
Black Diamond–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Sportiva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Five Ten3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolv2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tenaya2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black Diamond1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SCARPA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about climbing shoes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which climbing shoes brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best climbing shoes brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best climbing shoes brand in New Zealand for indoor climbing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“climbing shoes nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bouldering shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which climbing shoes brands compete with Five Ten?
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, La Sportiva, SCARPA, Five Ten. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | La Sportiva | SCARPA | Evolv | Five Ten | Tenaya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.2% | 37.9% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.8% | 38.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.1% | 45.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 44.4% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 44.1% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 44.8% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 39.3% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 40.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 40.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.2% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.5% | 1.9K | 0% | +3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.9% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -5.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 210 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.9% | 70 | +40% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 70 | +40% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 70 | +40% | +0.6 points |
52.5%
Held 1st. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
35.9%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -5.5 points.
3.
SCARPA5.8%
Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Evolv1.9%
Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
Five Ten1.9%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
Tenaya1.9%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Five Ten changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Five Ten in New Zealand held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Five Ten’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Five Ten’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 1.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Five Ten fell from 4th to 5th among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand climbing shoes brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Black Diamond gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 49.2% to 52.5%.

In September 2026, Evolv gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.

In September 2026, Five Ten gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.

In September 2026, Tenaya gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.
In September 2026, La Sportiva lost share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 41.5% to 35.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SCARPA in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.
How are Five Ten’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Five Ten’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- five ten
Who owns Five Ten?
Five Ten is owned by
Adidas. Brandwave also tracks Adidas, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Five Ten compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing shoes brands | 5th of 6 | 1.9% | Shown above |
| MTB shoes brands | 6th of 7 | 3.4% | Show ranking |

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