October 22, 2026

Vessi Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.2k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Vessi over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Vessi invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with Vessi, see here: Vessi influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Vessi's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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Vessi's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

106Oct'25130Nov'25101Dec'2578Jan'26101Feb'2678Mar'26116Apr'26102May'2681Jun'2695Jul'26100Aug'2675Sep'26

Vessi's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 97 sponsored posts per month. November recorded the highest volume at 130 posts (34% above average), while September was the quietest at 75 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of Vessi's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • YouTube: 700 posts (59.3%)
  • Instagram: 453 posts (38.4%)
  • TikTok: 27 posts (2.3%)
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Vessi's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

453Instagram27TikTok700YouTube

Content format by platform

Share of all sponsored posts.

InstagramReels
51.4%
InstagramFeed Posts
48.6%
TikTokPosts
100%
YouTubeLong-form
81.4%
YouTubeShorts
18.6%

YouTube influencer marketing is a clear focus for Vessi.

Here are 3 examples of Vessi's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

curiocityseattle x Vessi

curiocityseattle
@curiocityseattle
21 Nov, 25
2.5M
2.8K
BLACK. FRIDAY. MAYHEM. 🚨🔥 @vessi just unleashed their craziest sale of the [...]

Influencer bio

Curiocity Seattle has paused posting to this account. For more Curiocity, find us on another local account. Thanks for following!

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.5M
Post EMV $75.6k

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esthatsme x Vessi

esthatsme
@esthatsme
03 Apr, 26
161.1K
194
ad - @Vessi 🌱 Kan du huske sist gang du fant en [...]

Influencer bio

Emma Sofie🧚🏼‍♀️22 år Dokumenterer 20 årene mine🎥 Hverdag🌅vlogs🪽mål🌍reising🪞klær 🌷🎀🩰🩷🦙 💌emmasofie33@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views161.1k
Post EMV $3.2k

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tornadotrx x Vessi

tornadotrx
@tornadotrx
31 Oct, 25
2.9M
61K
Built for the unexpected. Stormburst is extremely waterproof, strong grip, and backed by a 1-year warranty and 30-day worry-free returns. Grab 15% off at today! Enderlin - The First EF5 Tornado in 12 Years This is the story of the horrific, however historic 2025 Enderlin EF5 tornado that impacted southeastern areas of North Dakota. Special thanks: ‪@CeltonHenderson‬ (footage and moral support) ‪‪@FreddyMcKinney‬ (footage) ‪@ConnorCroff‬ (footage) ‪@The_OTUS_Project‬ (footage) ‪@TornadoForensics‬ (mapping, research, being cool) ‪@alexreselwx‬ (I shouldn't be thanking this guy, he takes better photos than me) Join my Discord server: discord.gg/tornadotrx My twitter: Instagram: instagram.com/tornadotrx_ All media used is licensed or permitted. Contact will@willz.world for copyright inquires.

Influencer bio

my name is will and i like tornadoes

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.9M
Post EMV $93.8k

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If you break this down further by content type on YouTube, this is what it looks like:

  • Videos: 81.4%
  • Shorts: 18.6%

💡 Related resource: How To Find YouTube Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (YouTube), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Vessi are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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Vessi's influencers average views (YouTube)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K1.2%
1K-5K8.5%
5K-10K6.1%
10K-50K25.6%
50K-100K12.2%
100K-500K32.9%
500K+13.4%

With 32.9% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 100K-500K views, Vessi's strategy suggests a reach-oriented approach with established creators. The 10K-50K views segment is also prominent at 25.6%, indicating investment across adjacent tiers.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on YouTube (770.2k avg views/post):

CorridorCrew x Vessi

CorridorCrew
@CorridorCrew
15 Mar, 26
862.3K
37.5K
Vessi ► One pair for everyday and everywhere. [...]

Influencer bio

Backflips and Frontflips simultaneously.

Collaboration metrics

Post views862.3k
Post EMV $29.6k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on YouTube (5.0k avg views/post):

geographicstravel x Vessi

geographicstravel
@geographicstravel
30 Apr, 26
7.7K
368
[...] spring with one pair that does it all. Vessi Weekend Neo is fully waterproof, [...]

Influencer bio

Geographics: Discovering the world, one place at a time. Learn about places from around the world and beyond. Also visit our sister channels, TopTenz (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-hpFPF4nOKoKPEAZM_THw) and Biographics. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnDI2sdehVm1zm_LmUHsjQ).

Collaboration metrics

Post views7.7k
Post EMV $267

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Vessi's repeat partnerships

Out of 324 unique influencers in our dataset, 39 of them (12%) posted content for Vessi in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @BodanzaDiscGolf, who has collaborated across 13 months with 183 total posts. @BodanzaDiscGolf alone accounts for 16% of all tracked sponsored content.

Here are 3 examples of Vessi's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

BodanzaDiscGolf x Vessi

BodanzaDiscGolf
@BodanzaDiscGolf
14 Mar, 26
47.3K
1.1K
[...] this rainy spring! Thank you Vessi for sponsoring this video. [...]
BodanzaDiscGolf
@BodanzaDiscGolf
29 Aug, 26
45.3K
487
[...] & 10% off w/ Code "BODANZA") 👟Vessi Waterproof Shoes -- 15% off [...]
BodanzaDiscGolf
@BodanzaDiscGolf
19 Jul, 26
44.1K
692
[...] & 10% off w/ Code "BODANZA") 👟Vessi Waterproof Shoes -- 15% off [...]

AceRunProductions x Vessi

AceRunProductions
@AceRunProductions
31 Dec, 25
64.7K
1K
[...] and for every day use from Vessi at the link below Get a grip [...]
AceRunProductions
@AceRunProductions
26 Jan, 26
37.8K
699
[...] and for every day use from Vessi at the link below Get a grip [...]
AceRunProductions
@AceRunProductions
14 Nov, 25
32.7K
678
[...] and for every day use from Vessi at the link below Get a grip [...]

ezra_robinson_02 x Vessi

ezra_robinson_02
@ezra_robinson_02
26 Nov, 25
77K
287
Don’t miss out on @vessi store wide Black Friday sale! [...]
ezra_robinson_02
@ezra_robinson_02
23 Jan, 26
9.7K
639
Pumped to be representing team @vessi for the 2026 season! Use code [...]
ezra_robinson_02
@ezra_robinson_02
30 Sep, 26
3.2K
188
CAMO STORMBURST FROM @vessi Go get them while you can! Go [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Vessi had the most influencer activity. 62.4% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • Canada (17%)
  • United Kingdom (6.7%)
  • Australia (2.6%)
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Vessi's influencer activity by market

United States62.4%
Canada17.0%
United Kingdom6.7%
Australia2.6%
India2.3%
Other9.0%

Here is another example of Vessi collaborating with an influencer in United States.

InTooDeepBro x Vessi

InTooDeepBro
@InTooDeepBro
30 Apr, 26
1.7M
47.1K
[...] spring with one pair that does it all. Vessi Weekend Neo is fully waterproof, [...]

Vessi's influencer activity vs. related brands

HEYDUDE and Havaianas are both casual footwear brands competing for everyday comfort and lifestyle customers, overlapping with Vessi’s audience for easy-to-wear shoes. They also rely heavily on social and influencer marketing in the direct-to-consumer space, making them strong benchmarks.

Total influencer content

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Vessi vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Vessi
HEYDUDE
Havaianas
1.2k32.3k2.5k

HEYDUDE leads with 32.3K sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Havaianas (2.5K posts) and Vessi (1.2K posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 12K posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. HEYDUDE has far more total posts than Vessi and Havaianas.

By social platform

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Vessi vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Vessi
HEYDUDE
Havaianas
4531.3k1.3k2731.0k1.2k7001711InstagramTikTokYouTube

Vessi leads on YouTube, while Havaianas has the most activity on Instagram and HEYDUDE has the most activity on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with HEYDUDE at 31K, Havaianas at 1.2K, Vessi at 27 posts. HEYDUDE's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. HEYDUDE posts far more on TikTok than Vessi and Havaianas, while Vessi posts far more on YouTube than HEYDUDE and Havaianas.

By geographical market

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Vessi vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Vessi's top markets

Vessi
HEYDUDE
Havaianas
73619.3k29720100791.7k334United StatesCanadaUnited Kingdom

HEYDUDE has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (19K posts, 59.8%), United Kingdom (1.7K posts, 5.2%), India (1.5K posts, 4.5%), while Havaianas leads in Brazil with 538 posts (21.6%), while Vessi leads in Canada with 201 posts (17%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is HEYDUDE at 19K posts (59.8%), Vessi at 736 posts (62.4%), Havaianas at 297 posts (11.9%).

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