Mongrel vs SCARPA:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, SCARPA had more branded searches than Mongrel among boot brands in New Zealand. SCARPA had about 390 branded searches, while Mongrel had 170. SCARPA made up 0.44% of all boot brand searches we track, and Mongrel accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about boot brands, SCARPA appeared in two of the five answers and Mongrel in one. Mongrel and SCARPA were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SCARPA, about 2 searches for every 1 for Mongrel
Who does AI mention more?
SCARPA, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Mongrel in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SCARPA was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mongrel was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mongrel and SCARPA were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Blundstone1st
Redback2nd
Steel Blue3rd
Timberland4th
John Bull5th
SCARPA6th
R.M.Williams7th
Red Wing8th
Mongrel9th
Dr. Martens10th- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Blundstone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Timberland4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
John Bull3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dr. Martens2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
R.M.Williams2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Redback2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Steel Blue2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SCARPA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ariat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mongrel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about boot brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which boot brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best boot brand in New Zealand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“work boots nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's boots nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Mongrel or SCARPA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mongrel and SCARPA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 boot brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for SCARPA, Mongrel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UGG | Dr. Martens | R.M.Williams | Blundstone | Timberland | John Bull | Ariat | Red Wing | Redback | Steel Blue | SCARPA | Mongrel | Merrell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 42% | 24.4% | 19.8% | 7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.53% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.1% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.7% | 22.6% | 18.6% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.4% | 27.6% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.64% | 0.48% | 0.64% | 0.42% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.1% | 26.1% | 15.7% | 10% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.54% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 25.9% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.73% | 0.44% | 0.6% | 0.39% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.1% | 22.3% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.86% | 0.51% | 0.57% | 0.51% | 0.41% | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 52.2% | 20.5% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.46% | 0.37% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.9% | 22.9% | 13.7% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.54% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.8% | 19.8% | 14% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.88% | 0.52% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.15% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 20.5% | 14.6% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.91% | 0.54% | 0.5% | 0.54% | 0.44% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.1% | 24.8% | 15% | 12% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.44% | 0.29% | 0.24% |
| Oct 2026 | 41.3% | 24.4% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.66% | 0.57% | 0.54% | 0.44% | 0.19% | 0.12% |
How has branded search for Mongrel and SCARPA changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SCARPA was ahead of Mongrel in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mongrel’s share of searches among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.1% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, SCARPA’s share of searches among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.29% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand boot brands in October 2026?
2 changes
How are Mongrel’s and SCARPA’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mongrel’s and SCARPA’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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