Evolv vs Tenaya:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Evolv and Tenaya were level in searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 70 branded searches each, at 1.9% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing shoes brands, Evolv and Tenaya each appeared in two of the five answers. Tenaya was mentioned before Evolv in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Evolv and Tenaya are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Tenaya, named ahead of Evolv in 2 of 3 answers
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Top climbing shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Evolv and Tenaya were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tenaya was listed before Evolv in two out of three answers.
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 Evolv or Tenaya more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Evolv and Tenaya 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 Evolv, Tenaya. 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 Evolv and Tenaya comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Evolv was ahead of Tenaya in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evolv’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenaya’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand climbing shoes brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Evolv gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.
In September 2026, Tenaya gained share of searches among climbing shoes brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 1.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evolv’s and Tenaya’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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