It's the battle of the bottles. While social media was previously inundated with glowing reviews about the Stanley cup, the tides have already started to turn: enter the Owala water bottle. Previously touted as the water bottle du jour by users on TikTok, Hilary Duff is the latest person to show the brand love, stepping out with an Owala bottle of her own in the color "Gemstone Chic."
According to TikTok, what makes Owala special is its wide mouth opening, strategically placed straw, and multiple drinking options (you can tip the bottle or simply sip through the mouth). Loyal fans also highlighted the $28 price point, flip locks, and clippable handles. These features make for easier transportation and less leakage, as proven by Duff, who held her Owala throughout the entirety of her run through Los Angeles.
While Stanley tumblers previously earned a loyal following for their insulated stainless-steel lining and aesthetic appeal, their hefty $40 price tag made competition inevitable. For people looking for a closer match to the Stanley cup, Owala also sells new 40 oz. tumblers with a similar design, available for $35.
Another major reason so many people on TikTok are moving on from their Stanley cups is because of "the spill factor." When put to the test (and by that we mean flipped completely upside down on camera), Stanley simply didn't hold up against other trendy tumblers, including the "leakproof" Owala. But even beyond that, people on TikTok say Owala water bottles just make more sense in their day-to-day lives.
One creator, a nurse named Mindy Lam, said she prefers her 32 oz. Owala at work because of its "effortless" design, with two different ways to drink, either by the built-in straw or regular opening. "I love this water bottle - it's super nice, super easy to carry around, especially in my bag," she said. Another TikTok user, Brenda Blanton, added that as a mom, she also prefers Owala. "I am not a Stanley cup girl . . . I have three kids," she said. Enough said.
If you're ready for a change, read on to see where you can shop some of our favorite Owala designs, including the exact one carried by Duff.