Hunter vs Salomon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Salomon had more branded searches than Hunter among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand. Salomon had about 2,400 branded searches, while Hunter had 1,350. Salomon made up 5.9% of all waterproof boots brand searches we track, and Hunter accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproof boots brands, Salomon appeared in three of the five answers and Hunter in none.
Who do people search for more?
Salomon, about 78% more searches than Hunter
Who does AI mention more?
Salomon, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hunter in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Salomon, the only one of the two named
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Top waterproof boots brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Salomon was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hunter 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Merrell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blundstone3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Salomon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KEEN3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skellerup2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skechers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hunter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waterproof boot brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waterproof boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waterproof boot brand in New Zealand for wet weather walking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproof boots nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's waterproof boots”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hunter or Salomon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hunter and Salomon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight waterproof boots brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Salomon, Hunter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Skechers | Blundstone | Merrell | Salomon | Skellerup | Hunter | Columbia | KEEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.3% | 10.2% | 7.9% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.85% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.1% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.55% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.97% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.8% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 6.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.2% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 68% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.97% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.8% | 12.1% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 65.7% | 12.1% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 14.1% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.3% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.6% | 12.3% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.86% | 0.05% |
How has the Hunter and Salomon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Salomon was ahead of Hunter in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunter’s share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand moved from 2.2% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 810 to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Salomon’s share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand moved from 5% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproof boots brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hunter lost share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 4% to 3.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Salomon in New Zealand rose 26.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hunter’s and Salomon’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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