Category AI Visibility Report
Shoe Accessories 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
≈31,857
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
20
Brands on the AI shelf
2
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Shoe Accessories across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 31,857 AI queries per month.
- Superfeet leads the AI shelf with 15.5% of brand mentions, followed by Powerstep (14%) and Outdoor Research (5.1%). The top three hold 34.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “insoles for height increase” (top keyword “height boosting insoles”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (17.5% 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 | Superfeet | 2,152 | 15.5% |
| 2 | Powerstep | 1,940 | 14% |
| 3 | Outdoor Research | 706 | 5.1% |
| 4 | Buff | 613 | 4.4% |
| 5 | Dr. Scholl's | 512 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Currex CleatPro | 438 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Kahtoola MICROspikes | 436 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Smartwool | 414 | 3% |
| 9 | Spenco | 357 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Kuiu | 299 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| insoles for height increase | ≈12,019 | height boosting insoles | 5,400 |
| carbon fiber insoles | ≈10,099 | vktry insoles | 49,500 |
| height increase insoles | ≈7,633 | steppers insoles | 14,800 |
| leather gaiters | ≈1,265 | leather gaiters | 590 |
| neck gaiters for hunting | ≈841 | sitka neck gaiter | 1,900 |
| fleece neck gaiters | — | fleece neck gaiters | 8,100 |
| neck gaiters for running | — | cool neck gaiters | 1,000 |
| neck gaiters | — | neck gaiter | 33,100 |
| memory foam insoles | — | comfiest insoles | 9,900 |
| insoles for flat feet | — | insoles for flat feet | 27,100 |
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 | 441 | 17.5% |
| michiganfootdoctors.com | 406 | 16.1% |
| nih.gov | 163 | 6.5% |
| rei.com | 150 | 5.9% |
| verywellfit.com | 120 | 4.8% |
| superfeet.com | 86 | 3.4% |
| travelandleisure.com | 82 | 3.2% |
| powerstep.com | 69 | 2.7% |
Category reports inside
| Category | Est. AI queries / mo | Topics | Top brand in AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insoles | ≈29,751 | 12 | Superfeet |
| Gaiters | ≈2,106 | 7 | Outdoor Research |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for shoe accessories?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Superfeet (15.5%), Powerstep (14%), Outdoor Research (5.1%), Buff (4.4%), Dr. Scholl's (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about shoe accessories?
GEOly estimates ~31,857 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “insoles for height increase”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for shoe accessories?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, michiganfootdoctors.com, nih.gov, rei.com, verywellfit.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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