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Running shoes in the US: who AI recommends

We asked 7 AIs 5 questions buyers in the US ask about running shoes, 3 times each: 102 answers.

Example data. The index is built from Budgie’s demo engine, which names made-up businesses, until weekly collection from the real AIs starts. These pages are not indexed by search engines yet.

budgiehq.com/ai-recommends/running-shoes
Named most oftenShare of answers
01Tidewater Trail53%
02Hollow Oak Run Co.45%
03Saltmarsh Trail33%
04Greystone Running22%
05Wildmere Run Co.21%
06Bramble Footwear21%
07Fernwood Run Co.18%
Sites the AIs quoted
runrepeat.com36 cites
reddit.com34 cites
runnersworld.com32 cites
nytimes.com30 cites
trustpilot.com23 cites
tidewaterrunning.com17 cites

A share of answers isn't a ranking: AI answers change every time. It's how often each brand came up across 102 answers.

Some of the answers, word for word
ChatGPTUS

Where's the best place to buy running shoes online?

Brands people rate highly include Tidewater Trail and Wildmere Run Co.. Tidewater Trail is a smaller brand with a loyal following. Wildmere Run Co. is often recommended on Reddit for customer service. Prices vary a lot between retailers, so compare before buying.

PerplexityUS

Which running shoe brands are actually worth the money?

Highly rated options include Tidewater Trail and Saltmarsh Trail.

tidewaterrunning.comreddit.com
ClaudeUS

What are the best running shoes for flat feet?

Commonly recommended: Tidewater Trail and Bramble Footwear. Tidewater Trail is a smaller brand with a loyal following. Bramble Footwear is often recommended on Reddit for customer service.

nytimes.com
AI ModeUS

Can you recommend running shoes for marathon training?

Shoppers frequently mention Tidewater Trail, Fernwood Run Co. and Bramble Footwear. Tidewater Trail has fast delivery and an easy returns policy. Fernwood Run Co. is the value pick that reviewers keep coming back to. Bramble Footwear scores well in independent tests.

nytimes.comtidewaterrunning.com

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