New Balance vs Nike:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nike had more branded searches than New Balance among baseball cleats brands in New Zealand. Nike had about 72,700 branded searches, while New Balance had 65,700. Nike made up 33.4% of all baseball cleats brand searches we track, and New Balance accounted for 30.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about baseball cleats brands, New Balance appeared in all four answers and Nike in three. New Balance was mentioned before Nike in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Nike, about 11% more searches than New Balance
Who does AI mention more?
New Balance, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
New Balance, named ahead of Nike in every answer
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Top baseball cleats brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, New Balance appeared in all four answers. Nike was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. New Balance was listed before Nike in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- New Balance1st
- Nike2nd
Under Armour3rd
Mizuno3rd
Adidas5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- New Balance4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Nike3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Under Armour3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Mizuno3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Adidas2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about baseball cleats brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which baseball cleats brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best baseball cleats brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best baseball cleats brand in New Zealand for a firm grip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“baseball cleats nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“baseball shoes nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is New Balance or Nike more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for New Balance and Nike by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five baseball cleats brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Nike, New Balance. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | New Balance | Under Armour | Mizuno |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.9% | 30.1% | 27.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 30.8% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 27.9% | 25.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 26.5% | 27% | 4.3% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 29% | 27.1% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.9% | 31.4% | 26.2% | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 30.2% | 28.4% | 4% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 30.8% | 30.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.8% | 29.9% | 32.1% | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 31.5% | 28.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 30.1% | 28.9% | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.4% | 30.8% | 30.2% | 3.8% | 1.8% |
How has the New Balance and Nike comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nike was ahead of New Balance in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, New Balance’s share of searches among baseball cleats brands in New Zealand moved from 27.1% to 30.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 54.5K to 65.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s share of searches among baseball cleats brands in New Zealand moved from 36.9% to 33.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74.1K to 72.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand baseball cleats brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, New Balance gained share of searches among baseball cleats brands in New Zealand, from 28.9% to 30.2%.
In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among baseball cleats brands in New Zealand, from 35.2% to 33.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using New Balance’s and Nike’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
New Balance
11 branded search terms
- new balance
- new balance 1080
- new balance 2002r
- new balance 530
- new balance 550
- new balance 574
- new balance 740
- new balance 9060
- new balance outlets
- newbalance
- newbalance 327
Nike
13 branded search terms
- nike
- nike air max
- nike airforce
- nike backpacks
- nike dunks
- nike hoodie
- nike metcons
- nike pegasus
- nike pro
- nike shorts
- nike shox
- nike socks
- nike tn
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