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Red Wing vs Redback:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Red Wing had more branded searches than Redback among boot brands in New Zealand. Red Wing had about 590 branded searches, while Redback had 510. Red Wing made up 0.66% of all boot brand searches we track, and Redback accounted for 0.57%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about boot brands, Redback appeared in two of the five answers and Red Wing in one. Redback was mentioned before Red Wing in two out of three answers that named either.

Among boot brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Red Wing, about 16% more searches than Redback

Red Wing 590 searchesRedback 510 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Redback, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Red Wing in 1

Redback in 2 of 5Red Wing in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Redback, named ahead of Red Wing in 2 of 3 answers

Redback first in 2Red Wing first in 1

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Top boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Redback was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Red Wing was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Redback was listed before Red Wing 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. Blundstone1st
  2. Redback2nd
  3. Steel Blue3rd
  4. Timberland4th
  5. John Bull5th
  6. SCARPA6th
  7. R.M.Williams7th
  8. Red Wing8th
  9. Mongrel9th
  10. Dr. Martens10th
  11. +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
  • Red Wing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+3 more

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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 19, 2026.

Is Red Wing or Redback more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Red Wing and Redback 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.

Red Wing and Redback among boot brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Red Wing, Redback. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthUGGDr. MartensR.M.WilliamsBlundstoneTimberlandJohn BullAriatRed WingRedbackSteel BlueSCARPAMongrelMerrell
Nov 202542%24.4%19.8%7%2.6%1.4%0.9%0.53%0.33%0.53%0.29%0.1%0.15%
Dec 202546.7%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 202641.4%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 202640.1%26.1%15.7%10%2.4%2%1.1%0.74%0.54%0.6%0.4%0.17%0.14%
Mar 202643.5%25.9%13.3%9.8%2.4%1.6%1%0.73%0.44%0.6%0.39%0.17%0.17%
Apr 202648.1%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 202652.2%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 202646.9%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 202648.8%19.8%14%10.4%2.5%1.4%0.88%0.52%0.46%0.42%0.42%0.15%0.18%
Aug 202646.2%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 202639.1%24.8%15%12%3.3%1.8%1%0.67%0.62%0.67%0.44%0.29%0.24%
Oct 202641.3%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 Red Wing and Redback changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Redback took it in April 2026, Red Wing took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Red Wing’s share of searches among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Redback’s share of searches among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 0.33% to 0.57%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 370 to 510.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand boot brands in October 2026?

1 change

  1. In October 2026, Redback rose from 10th to 9th among boot brands in New Zealand.

How are Red Wing’s and Redback’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Red Wing’s and Redback’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.

Red Wing

1 branded search term

  • red wing boots

Redback

3 branded search terms

  • redback boots
  • redback shoes
  • redback work boots

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