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How popular isMizuno?

In September 2026, people searched for Mizuno by name about 4,770 times in New Zealand, a 24.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.3% of all New Zealand soccer boots brand searches, placing Mizuno fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soccer boots brands, Mizuno appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Mizuno is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. NikeShare of searches 42.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. AdidasShare of searches 38.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. PumaShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. MizunoShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top soccer boots brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mizuno was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mizuno is the third most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Nike1st
  2. Adidas2nd
  3. Mizuno3rd
  4. Puma4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Nike5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Puma4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mizuno3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about soccer boots brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which soccer boots brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Adidas
    2. 2Nike
    3. 3Mizuno
    4. 4Puma

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best soccer boots brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Adidas
    2. 2Mizuno
    3. 3Puma
    4. 4Nike

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best soccer boots brand in New Zealand for firm ground play?”

    1. 1Nike
    2. 2Adidas
    3. 3Puma

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “football boots nz”

    1. 1Nike
    2. 2Adidas
    3. 3Puma

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best soccer boots”

    1. 1Nike
    2. 2Adidas
    3. 3Mizuno

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which soccer boots brands compete with Mizuno?

Mizuno against soccer boots brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Nike, Adidas, Puma, Mizuno. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNikeAdidasPumaMizuno
Oct 202546.2%37.7%14.1%2%
Nov 202547.8%38.3%12.4%1.5%
Dec 202549.6%33.6%15.2%1.6%
Jan 202650.5%33.3%13.7%2.5%
Feb 202647.5%36.6%13.1%2.8%
Mar 202645.1%38.4%13.9%2.6%
Apr 202644.4%38.3%14.5%2.8%
May 202643.3%40.8%13.4%2.5%
Jun 202641%37.3%19.6%2.1%
Jul 202641.5%38.4%17.9%2.2%
Aug 202644.2%37.7%16%2.1%
Sep 202642.2%38.9%16.6%2.3%

  1. 1.Nike

    42.2%

    Held 1st. 72.7K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  2. 2.Adidas

    38.9%

    Held 2nd. 67K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  3. 3.Puma

    16.6%

    Held 3rd. 28.6K estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  4. 4.Mizuno

    2.3%

    Held 4th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, -0.26% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Mizuno and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Mizuno

19 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Mizuno changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mizuno in New Zealand rose from 3.8K to 4.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mizuno’s share of searches among soccer boots brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand soccer boots brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Adidas gained share of searches among soccer boots brands in New Zealand, from 37.7% to 38.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Puma gained share of searches among soccer boots brands in New Zealand, from 16% to 16.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among soccer boots brands in New Zealand, from 44.2% to 42.2%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mizuno in New Zealand rose 21.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.2K to 3.9K in September 2026.

How are Mizuno’s branded searches counted?

15 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mizuno’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.

  • mizuno
  • mizuno alpha
  • mizuno inspire
  • mizuno irons
  • mizuno jp
  • mizuno jpx
  • mizuno morelia
  • mizuno morelia neo
  • mizuno netball shoes
  • mizuno putter
  • mizuno running shoes
  • mizuno shoes
  • mizuno trainers
  • mizuno waves
  • mizuno wedges

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Mizuno compete?

Mizuno is ranked in eight competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Rugby cleats brands6th of 61.5%Show ranking
Football boot brands6th of 61.6%Show ranking
Baseball cleats brands5th of 51.8%Show ranking
Turf shoes brands5th of 51.8%Show ranking
Indoor soccer shoes brands4th of 52.3%Show ranking
Soccer boots brands4th of 42.3%Shown above
Running shoe brands5th of 73.2%Show ranking
Cart bag brands1st of 838.9%Show ranking
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