Scholl vs Spenco:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Scholl had more branded searches than Spenco among shoe insole brands in New Zealand. Scholl had about 310 branded searches, while Spenco had 70. Scholl made up 34.8% of all shoe insole brand searches we track, and Spenco accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shoe insole brands, Scholl appeared in all four answers and Spenco in none.
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Top shoe insole brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Scholl appeared in all four answers. Spenco did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Formthotics1st
Scholl2nd- Footlogics3rd
Superfeet4th
Spenco–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Scholl4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Formthotics3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Superfeet3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Footlogics2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Spenco0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shoe insole brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shoe insole brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shoe insole brand in New Zealand for all day comfort?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shoe insoles nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“orthotic insoles nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Scholl or Spenco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scholl and Spenco by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five shoe insole brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Scholl, Spenco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Formthotics | Scholl | Superfeet | Spenco | Footlogics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33% | 35.1% | 20.6% | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 31.1% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.5% | 33% | 25% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.3% | 31.3% | 25% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 25% | 41.3% | 23.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.4% | 30.2% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 43.3% | 23.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.5% | 40.6% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.1% | 34% | 27.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 36% | 32.6% | 21.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.1% | 30.5% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 36% | 34.8% | 15.7% | 7.9% | 5.6% |
Scholl sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “scholl insoles”.
How has branded search for Scholl and Spenco changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Scholl was ahead of Spenco in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scholl’s share of searches among shoe insole brands in New Zealand moved from 35.1% to 34.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 340 to 310.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Spenco’s share of searches among shoe insole brands in New Zealand moved from 8.2% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shoe insole brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Scholl gained share of searches among shoe insole brands in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 34.8%.
In October 2026, Spenco gained share of searches among shoe insole brands in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 7.9%.
How are Scholl’s and Spenco’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scholl’s and Spenco’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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