FootJoy vs Nike:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nike had more branded searches than FootJoy among golf shoe brands in New Zealand. Nike had about 72,700 branded searches, while FootJoy had 770. Nike made up 43.2% of all golf shoe brand searches we track, and FootJoy accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf shoe brands, FootJoy appeared in all three answers and Nike in one. FootJoy was mentioned before Nike in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Nike, about 94 searches for every 1 for FootJoy
Who does AI mention more?
FootJoy, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
FootJoy, named ahead of Nike in every answer
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Top golf shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, FootJoy appeared in all three answers. Nike was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. FootJoy was listed before Nike in every answer.
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which golf shoe brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best golf shoe brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best golf shoe brand in New Zealand for wet fairways?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf shoes nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spikeless golf shoes”
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 19, 2026.
Is FootJoy or Nike more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FootJoy and Nike by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five golf shoe brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Nike, FootJoy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | Skechers | Ecco | FootJoy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.5% | 37.1% | 15.9% | 0.99% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.4% | 36.4% | 16.9% | 0.87% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.9% | 33.7% | 15.3% | 0.74% | 0.42% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 32.9% | 15.7% | 0.92% | 0.52% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 36.3% | 15.3% | 0.87% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 45% | 38.3% | 15% | 0.91% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.3% | 38.2% | 15.7% | 0.95% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 43.1% | 40.6% | 14.8% | 1% | 0.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.9% | 40% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.6% | 41.2% | 12.8% | 0.88% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.3% | 38.7% | 14.7% | 0.88% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.2% | 39.8% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 0.46% |
How has the FootJoy and Nike comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nike was ahead of FootJoy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FootJoy’s share of searches among golf shoe brands in New Zealand moved from 0.5% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 810 to 770.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s share of searches among golf shoe brands in New Zealand moved from 45.5% to 43.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74.1K to 72.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand golf shoe brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among golf shoe brands in New Zealand, from 45.3% to 43.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FootJoy’s and Nike’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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