Okay so here’s what happened – I needed new shoes for work since my old ones were falling apart. Kept seeing ads for two sizes: 35 and 19. Everyone hyped both, but nobody said which was actually better for daily stuff. Decided to test them head-to-head myself like a guinea pig.
Grabbing The Shoes & First Impressions
Went down to the store and grabbed both pairs. First, the size 35 felt heavy right outta the box. Like strapping bricks to your feet. But the material? Thick and kinda fancy. Then tried the 19 – lighter than paper almost. Felt cheap but crazy flexible. Right away I thought: “Man, this ain’t gonna be simple.”
Testing Phase: Blood, Sweat & Blisters
Wore them for a week straight, switching every other day. Size 35 first:
- Day 1: Walked 3 miles. Feet felt like overcooked sausages. Cushion saved me though – knees didn’t ache.
- Day 2: Rain hit. Surprise! Water just rolled right off. Felt smug till my heel started rubbing raw.
Then size 19:
- Day 1: Felt like clouds. Did groceries faster than ever. But stepped on a pebble – yelped loud enough to scare cats.
- Day 2: Light drizzle? Feet got soaked in minutes. Smelled like wet dog after. Embarrassing bus ride home.
The Verdict Moment
Sat on my crappy apartment floor comparing blisters. Realized it’s about where you use ’em:
- Size 35 for tough days: hiking, wet weather, or if you hate cold toes.
- Size 19 for easy days: office, short walks, or if your back kills you.
Personally? Mixed ’em up now. Wear 19 for commute, switch to 35 if weather turns ugly. Neither “wins” – they just solve different problems. Wish someone’d told me sooner so I’d avoided that bloody heel blister though. Lesson learned: never trust ads. Just try crap yourself.
