How popular isKEEN?
In September 2026, people searched for KEEN by name about 1,620 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all New Zealand waterproof boots brand searches, placing KEEN eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproof boots brands, KEEN appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
KEEN is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
SkechersShare of searches 64.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BlundstoneShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MerrellShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SalomonShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KEENShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top waterproof boots brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KEEN was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KEEN is the third most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Merrell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Blundstone3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Salomon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- KEEN3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skellerup2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Skechers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hunter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about waterproof boots brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waterproof boot brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waterproof boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waterproof boot brand in New Zealand for wet weather walking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof boots nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's waterproof boots”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which waterproof boots brands compete with KEEN?
Share of searches by month for Skechers, Blundstone, Merrell, Salomon, Skellerup, Hunter, KEEN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Skechers | Blundstone | Merrell | Salomon | Skellerup | Hunter | Columbia | KEEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.3% | 10.2% | 7.9% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.85% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.1% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.55% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.97% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.8% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 6.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.2% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 68% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.97% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.8% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 65.7% | 12.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 14.1% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.3% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.6% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.86% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.6% | 26.2K | -1.4% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.3% | 5K | -10.4% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 3.5K | +16.8% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.9% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.3% | 1.7K | -19.8% | -0.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.3% | 1.4K | -19.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.86% | 350 | -34% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.05% | 20 | -50% | 0 points |
1.
Skechers64.6%
Held 1st. 26.2K estimated branded searches, -1.4% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
12.3%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, -10.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.
Merrell8.6%
Held 3rd. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +16.8% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Salomon5.9%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.3%
Held 5th. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -19.8% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
6.
Hunter3.3%
Held 6th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
7.
Columbia0.86%
Held 7th. 350 estimated branded searches, -34% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
KEEN0.05%
Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with KEEN
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for KEEN changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for KEEN in New Zealand held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KEEN’s share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.11% to 0.05%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproof boots brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Merrell gained share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 8.6%.
In September 2026, Skechers gained share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 63.3% to 64.6%.
In September 2026, Blundstone lost share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 12.3%.
In September 2026, Skellerup lost share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Hunter lost share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 4% to 3.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Salomon in New Zealand rose 26.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are KEEN’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KEEN’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- keen hiking boots nz
- keen nz
- keen sandals nz
- keen shoes nz
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Where does KEEN compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal and jandal brands | 6th of 8 | 1.6% | Show ranking |
| Waterproof boots brands | 8th of 8 | 0.05% | Shown above |
| Steel toe boot brands | 6th of 7 | 0.06% | Show ranking |
| Hiking footwear brands | 5th of 9 | 6.1% | Show ranking |
| Walking boot brands | 3rd of 7 | 8.9% | Show ranking |
| Hiking shoe brands | 7th of 7 | 0.11% | Show ranking |
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