May 13, 2026

Vessi Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 600 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

71May'2566Jun'2559Jul'2567Aug'2561Sep'2548Oct'2546Nov'2562Dec'2536Jan'2637Feb'2633Mar'2614Apr'26

Vessi's sponsored post volume appears to trend upward over the 12-month period, rising from 36 posts in January to 62 in December. The peak month, May, reached 71 posts, 42% higher than the monthly average of 50.

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:

  • Instagram: 559 posts (93.2%)
  • YouTube: 22 posts (3.7%)
  • TikTok: 19 posts (3.2%)
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Vessi's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

559Instagram19TikTok22YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Vessi.

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

cultrvancouver x Vessi

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

Influencer bio

Your source for Vancouver culture, lifestyle and events.

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.5M
Post EMV $75.6k

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rinselab x Vessi

rinselab
@rinselab
12 Jun, 25
218k
9.1k
@Vessi the squad dry 😎 #vessiambassador [...]

Influencer bio

PPF|Ceramic Coating| Detailing 📩 info@rinselab.ca ☎️ 778 321 3313 👇🏻 BOOK HERE

Collaboration metrics

Post views218.0k
Post EMV $4.8k

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TimLeeLetsGo x Vessi

TimLeeLetsGo
@TimLeeLetsGo
30 Oct, 25
334.8k
4.7k
Click the link: to get 15% off of your Vessi footware and apparel if you miss a sale! [...]

Influencer bio

Thank you for joining me on my food adventures and travels. It's a pleasure to try new foods and explore new places together! Along the way, I hope to make new friends, have a memorable meal, and share these experiences with you! So, let's go! From the best buffets around the world to the tiny eateries that are hidden gems, I'm always looking forward to learning about new and fantastic places anywhere! So please don't hesitate to let me know your favourite spots! The more unique, the better! Please join me!

Collaboration metrics

Post views334.8k
Post EMV $10.5k

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

  • Reels: 51.7%
  • Posts: 48.3%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), 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 (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K13.1%
1K-5K27.8%
5K-10K17.0%
10K-50K31.3%
50K-100K4.0%
100K-500K5.7%
500K+1.1%

Vessi's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (83.7k avg views/post):

captainjchambers x Vessi

captainjchambers
@captainjchambers
20 Jun, 25
82.9k
2.7k
Loving the Vessi range: Vesak is the go-to footwear for [...]

Influencer bio

⚓️Father & Captain 🛳️Belowdeck Down Under 🌊Conservation. Purpose. Ocean life. @captainslounge.life |

Collaboration metrics

Post views82.9k
Post EMV $2.8k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.1k avg views/post):

samantha_pugh x Vessi

samantha_pugh
@samantha_pugh
31 Dec, 25
251
get outside with @vessi in their new Motu Sneaker, Mist Bomber [...]

Influencer bio

Let’s vibe outside ᨒ 𖡡 Maple Ridge, BC ↟ @alltrails ambassador ✉︎ collabs: samanthapugh@hotmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post likes251
Post EMV $25

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Vessi's repeat partnerships

Out of 312 unique influencers in our dataset, 21 of them (7%) posted content for Vessi in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @ezra_robinson_02, who has collaborated across 11 months with 23 total posts. @sully_discgolf alone accounts for 5% of all tracked sponsored content.

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

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
22 Jul, 25
65.5k
2.5k
How to birdie hole 15 at the beast 1. Go grab a @paul_mcbeth & @anthonybarela11 Luna! @discraftdiscgolf @teamdiscraft #discgolf #frolf #discgolflife #pdga #discgolfdaily #dg4l #frisbee #frisbeegolf #nokia #nokiafinland #worlds2025 #viral
ezra_robinson_02
@ezra_robinson_02
07 May, 25
6.5k
152
The @vessi Stormburts are hands down my [...]

disctay x Vessi

disctay
@disctay
26 Sep, 25
81.4k
1.4k
[...] trusty @discraftdiscgolf buzzz vessi.com/disctay for 15% off of your [...]
disctay
@disctay
23 Jun, 25
14.2k
[...] so excited to be representing @vessi for the remainder of this [...]
disctay
@disctay
20 Oct, 25
11.8k
390
[...] rain’s rolling in, but this Vessi Coastal Hoodie has been clutch [...]

isaacwrdg_19 x Vessi

isaacwrdg_19
@isaacwrdg_19
25 Nov, 25
61.6k
710
The @vessi Stormburst has been my choice [...]
isaacwrdg_19
@isaacwrdg_19
24 Dec, 25
45.4k
2k
[...] Here’s a little thank you from @vessi and I. Merry Christmas and see [...]
isaacwrdg_19
@isaacwrdg_19
06 Jul, 25
18.4k
726
[...] 🔥 Be sure to check out Vessi.com/robinson for 15% off the [...]

💡 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. 59.6% 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 (21.3%)
  • United Kingdom (5.5%)
  • Australia (2%)
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Vessi's influencer activity by market

United States59.6%
Canada21.3%
United Kingdom5.5%
Australia2.0%
Brazil2.0%
Other9.6%

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

the.becktriplets x Vessi

the.becktriplets
@the.becktriplets
25 Sep, 25
438k
[...] to get kids off screens these days, but Vessi is making it easy! 100% waterproof shoes [...]

Vessi's influencer activity vs. related brands

Vessi, HEYDUDE, and Hunter Boots compete for comfort-and-function footwear shoppers, with influencer content emphasizing lifestyle use cases, weather protection, and daily-wear versatility.

Total influencer content

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Vessi vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Vessi
HEYDUDE
Hunter Boots
60032.3k2.1k

HEYDUDE leads with 32.3k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Hunter Boots (2.1k posts) and Vessi (600 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 11.7k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. HEYDUDE has far more total posts than Vessi and Hunter Boots.

By social platform

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

Sponsored posts by platform

Vessi
HEYDUDE
Hunter Boots
5591.2k1.5k1931.1k6082253InstagramTikTokYouTube

Vessi leads on YouTube, while Hunter Boots has the most activity on Instagram and HEYDUDE has the most activity on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with HEYDUDE at 31.1k, Hunter Boots at 608, Vessi at 19 posts. Vessi's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On TikTok, HEYDUDE has far more posts than Vessi and Hunter Boots.

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
Hunter Boots
35821.3k73212800331.4k225United StatesCanadaUnited Kingdom

HEYDUDE has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (21k posts, 65.8%), United Kingdom (1.4k posts, 4.2%), Mexico (1.3k posts, 3.9%), suggesting a North America focus, while Hunter Boots leads in Japan with 208 posts (9.8%), while Vessi leads in Canada with 128 posts (21.3%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is HEYDUDE at 21k posts (65.8%), Hunter Boots at 732 posts (34.5%), Vessi at 358 posts (59.6%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Vessi sponsor most?
Vessi's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (93.2% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Vessi use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Vessi that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "for" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Vessi collaborate with?

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