Category AI Visibility Report
Water Shoes 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
≈7,423
Est. AI queries / month
9
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 9 buyer topics in Water Shoes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,423 AI queries per month.
- Astral leads the AI shelf with 23.1% of brand mentions, followed by Keen (10.5%) and Vibram (9.3%). The top three hold 42.9% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Water shoes for walking” (top keyword “water fitness shoes”, ~1,300 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on outdoorgearlab.com most (30% 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 | Astral | 749 | 23.1% |
| 2 | Keen | 340 | 10.5% |
| 3 | Vibram | 301 | 9.3% |
| 4 | Salomon | 219 | 6.8% |
| 5 | Ryka | 133 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Speedo | 120 | 3.7% |
| 7 | NRS | 111 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Columbia | 105 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Teva | 66 | 2% |
| 10 | Merrell | 66 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water shoes for walking | ≈3,896 | water fitness shoes | 1,300 |
| Neoprene water shoes | ≈3,527 | neoprene water shoes | 4,400 |
| Water shoes with toes | — | toe shoes | 49,500 |
| Children's water shoes | — | childrens water shoes | 12,100 |
| Non-slip water shoes | — | — | — |
| Water shoes for hiking | — | water hike shoes | 5,400 |
| Water shoes for kayaking | — | kayaking water shoes | 4,400 |
| Women's water shoes | — | teva sandals women | 27,100 |
| Men's water shoes | — | water shoes for men | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| outdoorgearlab.com | 190 | 30% |
| reddit.com | 102 | 16.1% |
| rei.com | 90 | 14.2% |
| travelandleisure.com | 36 | 5.7% |
| gearjunkie.com | 32 | 5.1% |
| outsideonline.com | 27 | 4.3% |
| nbcnews.com | 25 | 3.9% |
| treelinereview.com | 20 | 3.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for water shoes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Astral (23.1%), Keen (10.5%), Vibram (9.3%), Salomon (6.8%), Ryka (4.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about water shoes?
GEOly estimates ~7,423 AI queries per month in this category across 9 buyer topics, led by “Water shoes for walking”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for water shoes?
The most-cited domains are: outdoorgearlab.com, reddit.com, rei.com, travelandleisure.com, gearjunkie.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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