Best sports footwear and basketball gear, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,734 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

Sports Footwear and Basketball Gear

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Best Sports Footwear and Basketball Gear, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	NikeDominant in basketball and workout queries, especially with its Metcon line.	Dominant in basketball and workout queries, especially with its Metcon line.	70%
2	AsicsConsistently mentioned for running shoes, particularly for stability and budget-friendly options.	Consistently mentioned for running shoes, particularly for stability and budget-friendly options.	45%
3	New BalanceFrequently cited for running shoes, offering both affordable and stability-focused models.	Frequently cited for running shoes, offering both affordable and stability-focused models.	43%
4	adidasA fast-rising contender, frequently cited for basketball and affordable running shoes.	A fast-rising contender, frequently cited for basketball and affordable running shoes.	42%
5	Brooks Running		41%
6	SauconyA mainstay for running shoes, appearing in both affordable and stability queries.	A mainstay for running shoes, appearing in both affordable and stability queries.	33%
7	HOKAPraised for maximal cushioning, often suggested for comfort and flat-footed runners.	Praised for maximal cushioning, often suggested for comfort and flat-footed runners.	32%
8	Under Armour		23%
9	OnIncreasingly recommended for workout shoes that blend cardio comfort with stability.	Increasingly recommended for workout shoes that blend cardio comfort with stability.	19%
10	Puma		19%
11	ReebokA primary alternative to Nike for versatile cross-training and gym workouts.	A primary alternative to Nike for versatile cross-training and gym workouts.	17%
12	Dick's Sporting Goods		9%
13	Mizuno		8%
14	Way of Wade		7%
15	Altra		7%
16	Inov-8		7%
17	Anta		6%
18	361°		5%
19	Born Primitive		5%
20	Li-Ning		4%
21	NOBULL		3%
22	Famous Footwear		3%
23	REI Co-op		3%
24	Running Warehouse		3%
25	Rack Room Shoes		2%
26	RunRepeat		2%
27	Skechers		2%
28	Salomon		2%
29	Sierra Trading Post		2%
30	NoBull		2%
31	Lululemon		2%
32	Merrell		1%
33	JD Sports		1%
34	Fleet Feet Sports		1%
35	Shoe Carnival		1%
36	Academy Sports + Outdoors		1%
37	Avia		<1%
38	Orthofeet		<1%
39	RAD Global		<1%
40	TYR		<1%
41	Foot Locker		<1%
42	Big 5 Sporting Goods		<1%
43	Road Runner Sports		<1%
44	Karhu		<1%
45	Vans		<1%
46	Champs Sports		<1%
47	Marshalls		<1%
48	Rogue Fitness		<1%
49	Decathlon		<1%
50	Gazelle Sports		<1%
51	Amazon		<1%
52	Walmart		<1%
53	Sole Review		<1%
54	Runner's World		<1%
55	Kohl's		<1%
56	Fleet Feet		<1%
57	WearTesters		<1%
58	Doctors of Running		<1%
59	OutdoorGearLab		<1%
60	Rigorer		<1%
61	DSW		<1%
62	Topo Athletic		<1%
63	Overtime Shop		<1%
64	Superfeet		<1%
65	Journeys		<1%
66	Joe's New Balance Outlet		<1%
67	Atreyu		<1%
68	Peter Glenn		<1%
69	League Outfitters		<1%
70	Athletic Works		<1%
71	The Run Testers		<1%
72	Shoe Palace		<1%
73	Mount to Coast		<1%
74	Reddit		<1%
75	Alphabet		<1%
76	Condé Nast		<1%
77	Backcountry		<1%
78	PRFO Sports		<1%
79	Marathon Sports		<1%
80	Nordstrom		<1%
81	EQLZ		<1%
82	Avia Smart		<1%
83	Dotdash Meredith		<1%
84	KT10		<1%
85	Sports Illustrated		<1%
86	Runners Need		<1%
87	eBay		<1%
88	Triathlete Sports		<1%
89	KURU Footwear		<1%
90	The Last Hunt		<1%
91	Jordan		<1%
92	Currex		<1%
93	Shoebacca		<1%
94	Alibaba Group		<1%
95	Tom's Guide		<1%
96	Xero Shoes		<1%
97	Bayshore Podiatry		<1%
98	Powerstep		<1%
99	Ross Stores		<1%
100	Galls		<1%