Foot Locker vs Pro:Direct:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Foot Locker had more branded searches than Pro:Direct among sports retailers in the United Kingdom. Foot Locker had about 301,000 branded searches, while Pro:Direct had 135,000. Foot Locker made up 4.8% of all sports retailer searches we track, and Pro:Direct accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sports retailers, Foot Locker appeared in two of the four answers and Pro:Direct in none.
Who do people search for more?
Foot Locker, about 2 searches for every 1 for Pro:Direct
Who does AI mention more?
Foot Locker, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Pro:Direct in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Foot Locker, the only one of the two named
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Top sports retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Foot Locker was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Pro:Direct 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sports Direct4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Decathlon4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
JD Sports2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Foot Locker2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SportsShoes.com2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pro:Direct0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy trainers and sportswear in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sports shops in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sports shop in the UK has the best prices on running gear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sports shops”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sportswear”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Foot Locker or Pro:Direct more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Foot Locker and Pro:Direct by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sports retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Foot Locker, Pro:Direct. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sports Direct | JD Sports | Decathlon | Foot Locker | Pro:Direct | SportsShoes.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 31% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.1% | 36.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 23.1% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.1% | 27.9% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.4% | 27% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 54.4% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.8% | 24.1% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
How has the Foot Locker and Pro:Direct comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Foot Locker was ahead of Pro:Direct in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Foot Locker’s share of searches among sports retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 6.7% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pro:Direct’s share of searches among sports retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 2.4% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom sports retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pro:Direct gained share of searches among sports retailers in the United Kingdom, from 1.7% to 2.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Foot Locker in the United Kingdom fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 301K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foot Locker’s and Pro:Direct’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.
Foot Locker
1 branded search term
- foot locker
Pro:Direct
1 branded search term
- pro direct
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