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Timberland vs UGG:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, UGG had more branded searches than Timberland among boot brands in New Zealand. UGG was estimated to have 72.3K branded searches compared to Timberland’s 24.6K, and held a 40.1% Share of Search versus Timberland’s 13.6%.

Share of Search among boot brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Timberland or UGG?
Timberland13.6%24.6K searches
vs
UGG40.1%72.3K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Timberland or UGG?

Compare the boot brands New Zealanders buy for work, fashion and weekends. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Timberland and UGG among boot brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for UGG, Timberland. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthUGGDr. MartensTimberlandR.M.WilliamsBlundstoneMerrellRedback
Oct 202531.8%27.7%12.6%15%6.4%6.1%0.31%
Nov 202535.4%24.9%11.7%16.4%5%6.3%0.23%
Dec 202539.9%22.7%11.5%16.1%4.5%5.1%0.21%
Jan 202635%27.4%11.6%12%6.8%6.8%0.33%
Feb 202635.5%25.7%10.9%13.4%7.3%6.8%0.36%
Mar 202639.4%24.8%11%11.3%7.1%6.1%0.29%
Apr 202644.3%21.2%10.5%10.9%6.7%6.2%0.37%
May 202647%19.8%10%11%6.4%5.5%0.33%
Jun 202642.3%21.4%10.1%11.8%7.8%6.3%0.35%
Jul 202643%18.7%11.1%11.8%7.7%7.4%0.3%
Aug 202640.1%19.4%13.6%12.4%7.7%6.4%0.33%
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How has the Timberland and UGG comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • UGG was ahead of Timberland in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Timberland’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 12.6% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17.8K to 24.6K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, UGG’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands in New Zealand moved from 31.8% to 40.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 44.7K to 72.3K.

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

  1. In August 2026, Timberland overtook R.M.Williams to rank 3rd among boot brands in New Zealand, at 13.6%.

  2. In August 2026, UGG lost estimated Share of Search among boot brands in New Zealand, from 43% to 40.1%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Timberland’s and UGG’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.

Timberland

17 branded search terms

  • black timberland boots
  • shoes timberland mens
  • timberland
  • timberland boots
  • timberland boots men
  • timberland boots pro steel toe
  • timberland boots women
  • timberland com
  • timberland deck shoes
  • timberland hiking boots
  • timberland loafers
  • timberland near me
  • timberland nz
  • timberland online
  • timberland sale
  • timberland shoes
  • timberland sylvia park

UGG

33 branded search terms

  • australian ugg
  • australian ugg boots
  • baby ugg boots
  • black ugg boots
  • brown ugg boots
  • classic ugg boots
  • dark brown ugg boots
  • kids ugg boots
  • ladies ugg slippers
  • mens black ugg boots
  • mens ugg boots
  • mens ugg slippers
  • outdoor ugg boots
  • pink ugg boots
  • pink ugg slippers
  • ugg
  • ugg boots
  • ugg boots kmart
  • ugg boots sale
  • ugg boots women
  • ugg clogs
  • ugg com
  • ugg near me
  • ugg new zealand
  • ugg nz
  • ugg online
  • ugg outlet
  • ugg sheepskin boots
  • ugg shoes
  • ugg slippers
  • ugg tasman
  • ugg tasman slippers
  • ugg tazz

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