Nike in Running shoes.

Without web search

Named first in 1 of 8 questions.

With web search

Named first in 2 of 8 questions.

Nike comes first in 12% of 720 answers. Brooks comes first most often, in 42%. With web search, 14% of 288 answers.

What are the best running shoes right now?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 10%
Named in answers: 68%
Who comes first: Brooks 53%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 6%
Named in answers: 75%
Who comes first: Asics 61%

I'm new to running and about to start couch to 5K. What running shoes should I buy?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 1%
Named in answers: 62%
Who comes first: Brooks 88%

With web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 3%
Named in answers: 67%
Who comes first: Brooks 67%

Best running shoes for plantar fasciitis?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 0%
Named in answers: 7%
Who comes first: Brooks 58%

With web search

left out

Named first: 3%
Named in answers: 3%
Who comes first: Brooks 33%

Best running shoes for wide feet?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 1%
Named in answers: 10%
Who comes first: Brooks 30%

With web search

left out

Named first: 0%
Named in answers: 3%
Who comes first: Altra 25%

What are the best running shoes under $100?

Without web search

on the shortlist

Named first: 9%
Named in answers: 60%
Who comes first: Brooks 47%

With web search

named first

Named first: 22%
Named in answers: 67%

Best carbon plate racing shoes for a marathon?

Without web search

named first

Named first: 63%
Named in answers: 93%

With web search

named first

Named first: 53%
Named in answers: 83%

Best trail running shoes?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 7%
Named in answers: 28%
Who comes first: Hoka 29%

With web search

left out

Named first: 17%
Named in answers: 33%
Who comes first: Hoka 19%

Best running shoes for heavier runners?

Without web search

left out

Named first: 1%
Named in answers: 29%
Who comes first: Brooks 49%

With web search

left out

Named first: 6%
Named in answers: 36%
Who comes first: Hoka 25%

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