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KEEN vs Skellerup:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Skellerup had more branded searches than KEEN among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand. Skellerup had about 1,740 branded searches, while KEEN had 20. Skellerup made up 4.3% of all waterproof boots brand searches we track, and KEEN accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproof boots brands, KEEN appeared in three of the five answers and Skellerup in two. KEEN was mentioned before Skellerup in every answer that named either.

Among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Skellerup, about 87 searches for every 1 for KEEN

Skellerup 1.7K searchesKEEN 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

KEEN, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Skellerup in 2

KEEN in 3 of 5Skellerup in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

KEEN, named ahead of Skellerup in 3 of 3 answers

KEEN first in 3Skellerup never first

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Top waterproof boots brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KEEN was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Skellerup was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KEEN was listed before Skellerup in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Salomon1st
  2. Merrell2nd
  3. KEEN3rd
  4. Blundstone4th
  5. Skellerup5th
  6. Skechers–
  7. Hunter–
  8. Columbia–

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

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is KEEN or Skellerup more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for KEEN and Skellerup 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.

KEEN and Skellerup among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkechersBlundstoneMerrellSalomonSkellerupHunterColumbiaKEEN
Oct 202569.3%10.2%7.9%5%4.4%2.2%0.85%0.11%
Nov 202574.1%7.8%7.8%5.7%2.3%1.6%0.55%0.14%
Dec 202572.6%8.3%7.7%5.4%2.6%2.4%0.97%0.09%
Jan 202667.8%10.1%8.9%6.2%3%2.8%1.1%0.08%
Feb 202665.2%11.8%8.9%5.8%4.7%2.5%1.1%0.09%
Mar 202668%12.6%7.5%5%3.4%2.6%0.97%0.08%
Apr 202663.8%12.1%8.6%5.8%4.3%4.1%1.2%0.12%
May 202665.7%12.1%6.7%5.9%5.4%2.7%1.3%0.07%
Jun 202663.6%12.1%6.8%7%5.7%3.4%1.3%0.1%
Jul 202659.2%14.1%9.2%6.3%6.1%3.6%1.3%0.13%
Aug 202663.3%13.3%7.1%5.7%5.2%4%1.3%0.1%
Sep 202664.6%12.3%8.6%5.9%4.3%3.3%0.86%0.05%

How has the KEEN and Skellerup comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproof boots brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Skellerup lost share of searches among waterproof boots brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 4.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for KEEN in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 20 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KEEN’s and Skellerup’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.

KEEN

1 branded search term

  • keen hiking boots nz

Skellerup

4 branded search terms

  • skellerup
  • skellerup 4x4
  • skellerup boots
  • skellerup quatro

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