Black Diamond vs La Sportiva:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Black Diamond had more branded searches than La Sportiva among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand. Black Diamond had about 1,900 branded searches, while La Sportiva had 1,300. Black Diamond made up 52.5% of all climbing shoes brand searches we track, and La Sportiva accounted for 35.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing shoes brands, La Sportiva appeared in all five answers and Black Diamond in one. La Sportiva was mentioned before Black Diamond in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Black Diamond, about 46% more searches than La Sportiva
Who does AI mention more?
La Sportiva, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
La Sportiva, named ahead of Black Diamond in every answer
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Top climbing shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, La Sportiva appeared in all five answers. Black Diamond was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. La Sportiva was listed before Black Diamond in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- La Sportiva1st
Tenaya2nd
Evolv3rd
Five Ten4th
SCARPA5th- Black Diamond–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Sportiva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Five Ten3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Evolv2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tenaya2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Black Diamond1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SCARPA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about climbing shoes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which climbing shoes brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best climbing shoes brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best climbing shoes brand in New Zealand for indoor climbing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“climbing shoes nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bouldering shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Black Diamond or La Sportiva more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Diamond and La Sportiva by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six climbing shoes brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, La Sportiva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | La Sportiva | SCARPA | Evolv | Five Ten | Tenaya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.2% | 37.9% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.8% | 38.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.1% | 45.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 44.4% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 38.6% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 44.1% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 44.8% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 39.3% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 40.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 40.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.2% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Black Diamond and La Sportiva comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Black Diamond was ahead of La Sportiva in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Diamond’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 49.2% to 52.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Sportiva’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 37.9% to 35.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand climbing shoes brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Black Diamond gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 49.2% to 52.5%.
In September 2026, La Sportiva lost share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 41.5% to 35.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Diamond’s and La Sportiva’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.
Black Diamond
1 branded search term
- black diamond
La Sportiva
1 branded search term
- la sportiva
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