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Halloween 2018 | Birkenstock Stories, Style & Seasonal Fun

10/31/2018

 

Halloween 2018

Once again, I opted to incorporate Birkenstocks as part of my Halloween Costume.  Wearing comfortable Birkenstocks makes Trick-Or-Treating so much more fun.

This year, I busted out my high school cheerleading uniform to wear as a costume.  After all, what better way to embarrass your kids at their school's parade, then to wear a "vintage" cheerleading outfit?
 Vintage Cheerleading Costume with Birkenstock Bartlett Inuit Flowers High Tops
Flat lay of a red-and-white cheerleading uniform with gloves and black Birkenstock Bartlett Inuit Flower high top sneakers embroidered with colorful flowers, styled for Halloween 2018.
Throwback spirit! A vintage cheerleading sweater, gloves, and embroidered Birkenstock Bartletts brought Halloween 2018 to life.
To complete the outfit, I added my kid's soccer socks.  I feel like the red and white striped soccer socks helped modernize a 25+ year old uniform. 
Red and White Socks Styled with Birkenstock Bartletts
Close-up of red and white striped soccer socks paired with black embroidered Birkenstock Bartlett high top sneakers, showing a playful Halloween costume detail.
Soccer socks plus Bartlett high tops = the perfect way to modernize a 25-year-old uniform while keeping trick-or-treating comfy.
Embroidered Inuit Flowers on Birkenstock Bartlett Sneakers
Detailed view of black Birkenstock Bartlett Inuit Flower sneakers with vibrant embroidered floral designs, highlighting the shoe’s unique Halloween look.
The colorful embroidered flowers on my Bartletts stole the show—style, comfort, and Halloween fun all in one.
Who ever said that Gina Mama does not wear Socks with her 'Stocks?  These photos are proof that I wear socks with Birkenstocks.  Nothing wrong with wearing socks with Birkenstock high tops!!

Happy Halloween!​

Related Reads: Halloween Style & DIY Birkenstock Magic

If you love the idea of making Birkenstocks part of your Halloween tradition, check out my other spooky-fun posts:


  • My original post, Birkenstocks for Halloween?, tells the story of ditching uncomfortable Converse and reinventing Wonder Woman with red patent Gizehs—proof that superheroes deserve comfy footwear too!


  • Halloween 2019 brought a zebra-striped twist, complete with Big Buckle Lion King Arizonas and playful face paint—because trick-or-treating is more fun in Birks.


👻 Need inspiration to match your Birks to a costume? Browse my Birkenstock Styles guide for classic models that can be costume-ready in no time.
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✨ Want to take things up a notch? Try customizing your Birkenstocks for the ultimate one-of-a-kind Halloween look:


  • How to Dye Leather Birkenstocks shows how I gave ruined gold Arizonas a bold red revival.


  • Bespoke Birkenstocks walks you through painting thrifted pairs into pearlescent rose-gold treasures.


  • Magical Red Glitterlites proves $5 glitter paint can turn dull Birks into sparkling Dorothy-worthy showstoppers.


  • How To Change The Color Of Leather Birkenstocks gives an easy method for bold color transformations using Tarrago shoe cream.


Because whether you’re going for spooky, sparkly, or silly—Birkenstocks can be the most comfortable (and creative) part of your costume!

Looking for more spooky inspiration?  From past costumes to creative DIY makeovers, these blogs show how Birkenstocks can be the star of Halloween fun.  Don’t miss my Videos page to see some of these projects and ideas in motion!

Confetti Gizehs & Pumpkin Patch Halloween Vibes | See more on IG @ilovebirkenstocks
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Pumpkins, sparkle, and spooky-season style. My Confetti Gizehs are the ultimate trick-or-treat accessory! Want more Birkenstock inspo + seasonal fun? Follow me on Instagram @ilovebirkenstocks
Generations in Birkenstock Arizonas: A Pumpkin-Perfect Halloween | See more behind the scenes from Gina Mama in her secret group!
Top-down view of three pairs of Birkenstock Arizona sandals--camo, navy, and metallic rose--worn by different generations and arranged around an orange pumpkin, inviting readers to join Gina Mama’s private Facebook group for exclusive Birkenstock insights.
Two generations, one love—Birkenstock Arizonas and a little Halloween pumpkin magic! Want more insider Birkenstock stories, style inspo, and seasonal fun? Come join my private Facebook group—where the real Birk love lives.

Top 10 Ways to Know You’re a True Birkenstock Addict | I Love Birkenstocks

10/19/2018

 

top 10 ways to know that you are a
​birkenstock addict

In the fashion of David Letterman’s famous 10 Top Lists, I bring to you Gina Mama’s “Top 10 Ways To You Know That You Are a Birkenstock Addict”.  This list was created with the  help of other Birkenstock fanatics that follow me on Facebook and Instagram.  Thank you to everyone who answered.

Without further ado……

Top 10 Ways To You Know That You Are a Birkenstock Addict
10.   It is the only brand you wear, all year round, even during periods of inclement weather.  Rain, sleet, or snow….you are sporting your Birks like a champ.
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Hail Storm and Spartas
9. You spend more time figuring out which Birkenstocks you will wear each day and less time on your outfit.  You might have so many pairs that selecting just one causes a bit of anxiety.  In which case, you have to rotate your Birkenstocks during the day based on the activity. ​
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Hard to choose just one.....
8. You have a pair of “dress Birks” that you save for those special “formal” occasions. ​
​My dress Birkenstocks
7. You preach the Gospel of "The Birkenstock Way" to every soul that crosses your path and try to convert them.
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My Birkenstock Family
6. You customize your Birkenstocks to make them even better.  For example,  you  turn boring brown Temaras into a pair of sparkly ruby red goodness.  And you cannot comprehend the reason that Birkenstock never made this colorway in the first place!!!
Customized Temaras
5. You secretly convince yourself that wearing socks with Birkenstocks is fashionable, so that you can get away with wearing them when the temperature drops.
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Birkenstocks with socks: cool or faux pas?
4. You have memorized your favorite cobbler’s phone number…in case of any and all Birkenstock emergencies. ​
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Thank you Custom Made Birkenstocks for this recraft!
3. Wearing non Birkenstock shoes hurt your feet. ​
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Converse are cute and hurt like crazy when I wear them.
2. In an effort to destash and make room for the new seasonal Birkenstocks, you list your rarely worn Birkenstocks on eBay, and break into a cold sweat and start to feel panicky that they might actually sell.
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Reluctantly on eBay
1. When you start your own webpage dedicated to all the reasons that you love Birkenstocks because your family has told you to stop talking about your Birks. ​
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    Hi, I’m Gina Mama—the unapologetic Birkenstock addict behind I Love Birkenstocks. 👣 My teenage crush in the 90s wasn’t on a boy band—it was on a pair of Birks. I wore them for a decade straight (sorry, other shoes). After rekindling the flame in 2015, I’ve been diving deep into everything Birkenstock: the history, the styles, the care tips, and yes…the occasional rant about narrow soles. For me, Birks aren’t just sandals—they’re a lifestyle. Comfort, authenticity, self-expression… and maybe a little cork dust in my veins.
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