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How popular isSteel Blue?

In September 2026, people searched for Steel Blue by name about 590 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.7% of all New Zealand steel toe boot brand searches, placing Steel Blue fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about steel toe boot brands, Steel Blue appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Steel Blue is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Dr. MartensShare of searches 55.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. TimberlandShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. BlundstoneShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. OliverShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. Steel BlueShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top steel toe boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Steel Blue appeared in all five answers. Steel Blue is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Steel Blue1st
  2. Oliver2nd
  3. Blundstone3rd
  4. Timberland4th
  5. Dr. Martens–
  6. KEEN–
  7. Caterpillar–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Steel Blue5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Oliver4 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
  • Timberland1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Dr. Martens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • KEEN0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Caterpillar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about steel toe boot brands

5 answers

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 steel toe boot brands compete with Steel Blue?

Steel Blue against steel toe boot brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Dr. Martens, Timberland, Blundstone, Oliver, Steel Blue. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDr. MartensTimberlandBlundstoneOliverSteel BlueKEENCaterpillar
Oct 202560.5%24.3%10.9%2.5%1.7%0.11%0.03%
Nov 202560.8%25.6%9.8%2.2%1.4%0.17%0.02%
Dec 202561.3%26.7%9.1%1.8%0.97%0.1%0.02%
Jan 202662.3%23.5%10.5%1.9%1.6%0.08%0.05%
Feb 202660.5%22.7%12.4%2.8%1.5%0.1%0.06%
Mar 202660.1%22.5%12.4%3.4%1.5%0.08%0.08%
Apr 202657.4%26.2%12.3%2.5%1.5%0.12%0.02%
May 202658.2%25.7%12.1%2.4%1.4%0.07%0.07%
Jun 202659.8%21.5%12.4%4.7%1.5%0.1%0.05%
Jul 202652%27.7%14%4.9%1.2%0.13%0.05%
Aug 202652%29%14.8%2.3%1.6%0.11%0.11%
Sep 202655.8%25.7%14.2%2.5%1.7%0.06%0.03%

  1. 1.Dr. Martens

    55.8%

    Held 1st. 19.6K estimated branded searches, +0.15% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.

  2. 2.Timberland

    25.7%

    Held 2nd. 9K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.

  3. 3.Blundstone

    14.2%

    Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, -10.4% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  4. 4.Oliver

    2.5%

    Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. 5.Steel Blue

    1.7%

    Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.KEEN

    0.06%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Caterpillar

    0.03%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -75% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Steel Blue in New Zealand held steady at 590.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Steel Blue’s share of searches among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.7%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand steel toe boot brands in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dr. Martens gained share of searches among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand, from 52% to 55.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Timberland lost share of searches among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand, from 29% to 25.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Blundstone lost share of searches among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 14.2%.

  4. In September 2026, KEEN rose from 7th to 6th among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand.

  5. In September 2026, Caterpillar fell from 6th to 7th among steel toe boot brands in New Zealand.

How are Steel Blue’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

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

  • steelblue

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Steel Blue compete?

Steel Blue is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Boot brands8th of 100.57%Show ranking
PPE and safety gear suppliers5th of 71.6%Show ranking
Steel toe boot brands5th of 71.7%Shown above
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