Five Ten vs Sidi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sidi had more branded searches than Five Ten among MTB shoes brands in New Zealand. Sidi had about 130 branded searches, while Five Ten had 70. Sidi made up 6.3% of all MTB shoes brand searches we track, and Five Ten accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about MTB shoes brands, Five Ten appeared in four of the five answers and Sidi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sidi, about 86% more searches than Five Ten
Who does AI mention more?
Five Ten, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Sidi in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Five Ten, the only one of the two named
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Top MTB shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Five Ten was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sidi did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Five Ten1st
Shimano2nd
Giro3rd
Specialized4th
Fox Racing5th- Sidi–
Vans–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Shimano4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Five Ten4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Specialized4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Giro3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fox Racing3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sidi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vans0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about MTB shoes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which MTB shoes brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best MTB shoes brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best MTB shoes brand in New Zealand for trail grip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mtb shoes nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mountain bike shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Five Ten or Sidi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Five Ten and Sidi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven MTB shoes brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sidi, Five Ten. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Giro | Shimano | Sidi | Fox Racing | Vans | Five Ten | Specialized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.3% | 19.4% | 4.4% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.2% | 21.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 22.9% | 5.9% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 24% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 23.5% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.9% | 24% | 3.9% | 5% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 54% | 21% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.3% | 22.6% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.4% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.6% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2% |
How has the Five Ten and Sidi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sidi was ahead of Five Ten in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Five Ten’s share of searches among MTB shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sidi’s share of searches among MTB shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 7.2% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 130.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand MTB shoes brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Five Ten gained share of searches among MTB shoes brands in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 3.4%.
In September 2026, Sidi lost share of searches among MTB shoes brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 6.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Five Ten’s and Sidi’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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