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Fizik vs Giro:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Fizik and Giro were level in searches among bike shoes brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 50 branded searches each, at 2.9% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike shoes brands, Giro appeared in three of the four answers and Fizik in two. Giro was mentioned before Fizik in two out of three answers that named either.

Among bike shoes brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Fizik and Giro are searched for about as often as each other.

Fizik 50 searchesGiro 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Giro, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Fizik in 2

Giro in 3 of 4Fizik in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Giro, named ahead of Fizik in 2 of 3 answers

Giro first in 2Fizik first in 1

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Top bike shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Giro was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Fizik was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Giro was listed before Fizik in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Shimano1st
  2. Specialized2nd
  3. Giro3rd
  4. Fizik4th
  5. Lake5th
  6. Sidi6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Specialized4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Shimano4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Giro3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sidi2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Fizik2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Lake2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Fizik or Giro more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Fizik and Giro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bike shoes brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Fizik and Giro among bike shoes brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Fizik, Giro. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSpecializedShimanoSidiFizikGiroLake
Oct 202576.9%6.5%7.1%3%2.4%4.1%
Nov 202577.4%8.3%5.4%3%3%3%
Dec 202573.9%8%6.3%5.1%2.8%4%
Jan 202677.3%8.2%5.3%3.4%2.4%3.4%
Feb 202677.4%8.3%6.5%3%2.4%2.4%
Mar 202683.3%4.8%5.7%1.8%2.2%2.2%
Apr 202685.2%4.9%3.1%2.2%2.2%2.2%
May 202681.2%5.6%5.1%3.6%2.5%2%
Jun 202673.5%6.6%8.8%3.7%3.7%3.7%
Jul 202673.3%5.8%9.2%4.2%3.3%4.2%
Aug 202671.4%6.4%10%3.6%3.6%5%
Sep 202676%8.2%7.6%2.9%2.9%2.3%

How has the Fizik and Giro comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Giro took it in March 2026, Fizik took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fizik’s share of searches among bike shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 3% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Giro’s share of searches among bike shoes brands in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike shoes brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Fizik lost share of searches among bike shoes brands in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 2.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Giro lost share of searches among bike shoes brands in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 2.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fizik’s and Giro’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.

Fizik

1 branded search term

  • fizik

Giro

1 branded search term

  • giro bike shoes

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