How popular isAltra?
In September 2026, people searched for Altra by name about 9,900 times in the United Kingdom, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 6.5% of all United Kingdom running shoe brand searches, placing Altra eighth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about running shoe brands, Altra appeared in one of the five answers and was the ninth most recommended of the 12.
Altra is the eighth most searched of 12 competitors and the ninth most recommended in AI answers.
NikeShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
AdidasShare of searches 14.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ASICSShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
HOKAShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AltraShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top running shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Altra was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Altra is the ninth most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ASICS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HOKA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nike3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adidas3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Brooks3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Puma3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
New Balance2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
On1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Altra1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Saucony1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about running shoe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which running shoes should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best running shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best running shoes for beginners?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“running shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best running shoes”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Which running shoe brands compete with Altra?
Share of searches by month for Nike, Adidas, ASICS, HOKA, On, Brooks, New Balance, Altra, Saucony, Inov-8, Puma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | ASICS | HOKA | On | Brooks | New Balance | Altra | Saucony | Inov-8 | Puma | Mizuno |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.6% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.8% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 18.9% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 19% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.3% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 18.3% | 15% | 8.2% | 10% | 10% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 17.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 8% | 8% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 17.8% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.6% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 9.7% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.7% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 9.7% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 10th to 8th | 6.5% | 9.9K | +50% | +2 pointsmoved from 10th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 6.5% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 10, moved from 8th to 10th | 5.3% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.9% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.2% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Nike17.8%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Adidas14.6%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
ASICS9.7%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
HOKA9.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
On9.7%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Brooks8%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Altra6.5%
Moved from 10th to 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
9.
Saucony6.5%
Held 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
10.
Inov-85.3%
Moved from 8th to 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
11.
Puma2.9%
Held 11th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.
Mizuno1.2%
Held 12th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Altra changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Altra in the United Kingdom rose from 6.6K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Altra’s share of searches among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom increased from 4.5% to 6.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Altra’s share of searches among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Altra rose from 9th to 8th among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom running shoe brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Altra overtook Inov-8 and Saucony to rank 8th among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom, with 6.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, ASICS overtook HOKA and On to rank 3rd among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom, with 9.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Inov-8 lost share of searches among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom, from 6.7% to 5.3%.

In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among running shoe brands in the United Kingdom, from 18.3% to 17.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Saucony in the United Kingdom rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Adidas in the United Kingdom rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Altra’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Altra’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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