shoes of this size vs. shoes this size

JungKimWhich would you prefer?

Which would you prefer, JungKim?

Prajwal

I asked you first.

JungKimI asked you first.

No, here, in EnglishForward, we ask for your opinion first. Y

Well, I'd have spoken like shoes of this size. Given the two options, however, I'm like 50/50, which is why I am asking in the first place.

Shoes of this size.

Prajwal

The choice depends on the sentence. You cannot just pick a phrase out of context and say it works every time.

I can't wear shoes this size. They are too small.
When I order on-line, I select shoe size 8. Shoes of this size usually fit me very well.

Actually, both are correct. The version with "of " is more formal.
Real estate agent: Houses [of ] this size and condition are hard to find.

Hi AlpheccaStars,
Thanks for your response.
Are you a native speaker of English? No offense, but I just need to know in order to really understand your response.
I understand what you're talking about context being important and all. However, I didn't really realize that the grammaticality of a noun phrase such as shoes (of) this size would be dependent on "context". My apologie

Hi dimsumexpress,
Thanks for your response.
So assuming you're a native speaker, would you prefer shoes this size in everyday conversation?

JungKim,
I am not a native. But I have lived in Calif for over 30 years and studied English extensively. My approach toward English is more of prescriptive, just so it is established. As far as your question is concerned, I said both versions are correct and acceptable. Others already commented that contexts sometimes determine whether "of " is needed. I understand it may be hard for you to gr