There’s  always some new product going viral on TikTok, whether it’s because it makes someone’s life easier, or because it’s aesthetically pleasing.

I recently saw the Stanley cups go viral. They were sold out in every store where they were once physically available. The website was also sold out when a TikTok video talking about the cup got to my “For You Page.”

I was skeptical of buying it even if it would’ve been in stock because it’s an expensive cup. The price ranges from $30 for a 30oz to $50 for a 40oz.

My sister bought a Stanley cup and when she brought it over to my house, I immediately wanted that cup. She saw my interest in the cup and gave me one about two weeks later.

I was very thankful, but I noticed that the sales associate had sold her my cup with two scratches on it. This was very disappointing. I had initially thought of exchanging the cup because of the scratches but ultimately decided to let it go.

The first thing I noticed about the cup was its aesthetic look, which is what caught my eye, to begin with. The website claims it will keep drinks cold for a long time, so I poured ice and juice into it as my first test. It kept my juice cold and ice solid while I finished it, so I decided to test it again with ice water.

At the end of the day, I still had a nice amount of ice left in the cup.

“The Stanley cup has kept my water cold and iced for three  days in a row, with no need for a refill” said Nereyda Valenzuela, my sister,  who has owned a cup for one month.

Since I did not put a lot of solid ice in the morning, I will definitely give it a point because there’s still ice eight hours later, after two different drink pours.

The Stanley website says that “the double-wall vacuum insulation will keep your water cold for 9 hours and iced for 40 hours.”

I have heard that this cup leaks, but that is only if you turn the cup upside down.  If you turn a cup upside down of course it’s going to leak.

“I personally have to not fill it up all the way, so it doesn’t spill,” said user Simmplyemmily on TikTok.

I am overall satisfied with the cup; I really like its appearance. I like the amount it can hold, and I like how sturdy the straw is. The only thing I do not like is how easy it will scratch if you are not careful.

I am always on the go and have the tendency to walk past things really close, so there’s a big chance my cup will end up very scratched. That is the only part I do not like, so I will probably buy more for the aesthetic, but not to carry around a lot.

For everyday use, I like my Hydro Flask bottle. I only recommend buying it if you don’t mind spending $30 on an insulated cup just for its visual appeal.