How popular isSidi?
In September 2026, people searched for Sidi by name about 130 times in New Zealand, an 8.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 21% of all New Zealand cycling shoe brand searches, placing Sidi third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cycling shoe brands, Sidi did not appear in any of the answers.
Sidi is the third most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
GiroShare of searches 30.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ShimanoShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SidiShare of searches 21%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SpecializedShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FizikShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top cycling shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sidi did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Shimano5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Giro4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lake4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fizik2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sidi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cycling shoe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cycling shoe brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cycling shoe brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cycling shoe brand in New Zealand for road riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cycling shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike shoes nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cycling shoe brands compete with Sidi?
Share of searches by month for Giro, Shimano, Sidi, Specialized, Fizik, Lake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Giro | Shimano | Sidi | Specialized | Fizik | Lake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25% | 19.6% | 21.4% | 12.5% | 8.9% | 12.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 18.9% | 14.9% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30% | 24.3% | 15.7% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.6% | 24.6% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.1% | 19.6% | 23.2% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.7% | 18.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 19.3% | 17.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 7% |
| Jun 2026 | 28% | 18% | 24% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.7% | 14.3% | 22.4% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 14.5% | 22.6% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 11.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.6% | 22.6% | 21% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.6% | 190 | -5% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 22.6% | 140 | +55.6% | +8.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 21% | 130 | -7.1% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 11.3% | 70 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 8.1% | 50 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 6.5% | 40 | -42.9% | -4.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th |
1.
Giro30.6%
Held 1st. 190 estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
Shimano22.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 140 estimated branded searches, +55.6% vs prior month. Share +8.1 points.
3.
Sidi21%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 130 estimated branded searches, -7.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
11.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Fizik8.1%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Lake6.5%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.
Compare popularity between Sidi and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Sidi
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Sidi changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sidi in New Zealand rose from 120 to 130.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidi’s share of searches among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand peaked at 24% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.9% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidi fell from 2nd to 3rd among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cycling shoe brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Shimano overtook Sidi to rank 2nd among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand, with 22.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Lake lost share of searches among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, Giro lost share of searches among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand, from 32.3% to 30.6%.

In September 2026, Sidi lost share of searches among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 21%.

In September 2026, Fizik rose from 6th to 5th among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Specialized rose from 5th to 4th among cycling shoe brands in New Zealand.
How are Sidi’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sidi’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.
- sidi
- sidi cycling shoes
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Where does Sidi compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTB shoes brands | 3rd of 7 | 6.3% | Show ranking |
| Bike shoes brands | 3rd of 6 | 7.6% | Show ranking |
| Cycling shoe brands | 3rd of 6 | 21% | Shown above |
| Gravel shoes brands | 2nd of 5 | 37.1% | Show ranking |

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