Category AI Visibility Report
Kids Sneakers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈53,272
Est. AI queries / month
22
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 22 buyer topics in Kids Sneakers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 53,272 AI queries per month.
- Nike leads the AI shelf with 13.3% of brand mentions, followed by New Balance (10.1%) and adidas (5.9%). The top three hold 29.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Platform Kids Sneakers” (top keyword “platform sneakers”, ~33,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30.3% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike | 1,062 | 13.3% |
| 2 | New Balance | 805 | 10.1% |
| 3 | adidas | 468 | 5.9% |
| 4 | Stride Rite | 320 | 4% |
| 5 | Ten Little | 266 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Converse | 256 | 3.2% |
| 7 | ASICS | 224 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Vans | 216 | 2.7% |
| 9 | On | 209 | 2.6% |
| 10 | See Kai Run | 207 | 2.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Kids Sneakers | ≈37,546 | platform sneakers | 33,100 |
| Hiking Kids Sneakers | ≈15,726 | hiking sneakers | 6,600 |
| High-Top Kids Sneakers | — | high top sneakers | 14,800 |
| Retro Kids Sneakers | — | retro inspired sneakers | 74,000 |
| Wide Kids Sneakers | — | wide toe box sneakers | 4,400 |
| Chunky Kids Sneakers | — | chunky lifestyle sneakers | 33,100 |
| Arch Support Kids Sneakers | — | arch support sneakers | 3,600 |
| Canvas Kids Sneakers | — | canvas sneakers | 9,900 |
| Kids Sneakers | — | kids shoes | 90,500 |
| Stylish Kids Sneakers | — | silver sneakers | 110,000 |
| Leather Kids Sneakers | — | white leather sneakers | 12,100 |
| Kids Running Sneakers | — | running retro sneakers | 74,000 |
| Dressy Kids Sneakers | — | dress sneakers | 12,100 |
| Sustainable Kids Sneakers | — | sustainable sneakers | 27,100 |
| Waterproof Kids Sneakers | — | waterproof sneakers | 18,100 |
| Slip-On Kids Sneakers | — | slip on sneakers | 22,200 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 298 | 30.3% |
| fittingchildrenshoes.com | 148 | 15% |
| forbes.com | 92 | 9.3% |
| nike.com | 35 | 3.6% |
| anyasreviews.com | 33 | 3.4% |
| runrepeat.com | 31 | 3.2% |
| zappos.com | 27 | 2.7% |
| adidas.com | 20 | 2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for kids sneakers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Nike (13.3%), New Balance (10.1%), adidas (5.9%), Stride Rite (4%), Ten Little (3.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about kids sneakers?
GEOly estimates ~53,272 AI queries per month in this category across 22 buyer topics, led by “Platform Kids Sneakers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for kids sneakers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, fittingchildrenshoes.com, forbes.com, nike.com, anyasreviews.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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