Meindl vs SCARPA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SCARPA had more branded searches than Meindl among walking boot brands in New Zealand. SCARPA had about 170 branded searches, while Meindl had 100. SCARPA made up 0.94% of all walking boot brand searches we track, and Meindl accounted for 0.56%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about walking boot brands, neither Meindl nor SCARPA appeared in any of the three answers.
Who do people search for more?
SCARPA, about 70% more searches than Meindl
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 3 answers.
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Top walking boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, neither Meindl nor SCARPA showed up in any of the three 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.
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which walking boot brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best walking boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best walking boot brand in New Zealand for wet weather walking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best walking boots”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiking boots for women”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Meindl or SCARPA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meindl and SCARPA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven walking boot brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for SCARPA, Meindl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HOKA | Merrell | KEEN | LOWA | Salomon | SCARPA | Meindl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.1% | 16.6% | 9% | 3.9% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.67% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.7% | 16.4% | 10% | 3% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.6% | 14.7% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.47% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 0.98% | 0.66% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.8% | 15.3% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.3% | 15.8% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.9% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.6% |
| May 2026 | 67.3% | 16% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.9% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.4% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 67% | 17% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.9% | 19.3% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.94% | 0.56% |
How has the Meindl and SCARPA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Meindl took it in December 2025, SCARPA took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meindl’s share of searches among walking boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.67% to 0.56%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SCARPA’s share of searches among walking boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.78% to 0.94%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand walking boot brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meindl’s and SCARPA’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.
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