Halloween 2019: Birkenstocks, Costumes & Spooky Fun

halloween 2019

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.   For the last several years, I have been incorporating Birkenstocks into my Halloween costume.  I do this for two reasons, Birks are cute and they keep my feet properly supported when I take the kiddos trick-or-treating.

This year for Halloween, my kids wanted me to wear my yellow Birki clogs, that I purchased from Sandy's Birkenstock Boutique.  I initially purchased them to wear to wet, muddy, and gnarly soccer fields.  But, the moment they arrived from Australia, the kids suggested that I wear them on Halloween and dress as a duck.  

​Yellow Birki Clogs for Donald Duck Halloween Costume

My kids wanted me to dress as Donald Duck for Halloween 2019—these bright yellow Birki clogs from Sandy’s Birkenstock Boutique were the perfect accessory.

I even went as far as purchasing a Donald Duck Halloween costume (Daisy was sold out).  I thought it would be hilarious.  The yellow Birkis were the perfect accessory for the Donald Duck costume.  Unfortunately, the outfit did not breathe well and I overheated just trying it on.

Donald Duck Costume Plan with Yellow Birkenstocks

I almost went full Donald Duck for Halloween, but the costume was way too hot. The yellow Birkis were the only part that stayed!

Since October weather in the Bay Area tends to be really hot, I sent back the Donald Duck costume and opted for something a little more elegant.

From Duck Dreams to Zebra Stripes

I just switched animal themes.  I went from a duck to a zebra outfit.  My Big Buckle, Lion King themed, exquisite Arizonas, from Bloomingdales, were fun to wear and brought a little class to the festivities.  

Halloween Style, Comfort & Lots of Laughs

I don't know what was more exciting for me, wearing the awesome Arizonas or the zebra striped face paint, to pull the outfit together.  If I had to choose, I think the zebra stripes were more fun, since it made the kids the laugh and embarrassed them at the same time!  #winning

Zebra Stripes & Big Buckle Lion King Arizonas

When the Donald Duck costume failed, I went zebra instead—complete with face paint and Big Buckle Lion King Arizonas from Bloomingdale’s.

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!
  
  
• In Halloween 2018, I dusted off my vintage high school cheerleading uniform and styled it with embroidered Birkenstock Bartletts for a look that was equal parts nostalgic and practical.
  
  

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.
​

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!

See more like this Lavender Big Buckle Arizonas with Haunted Mansion Tote & Pumpkin flat lay on Instagram

---

Spooky style meets Birkenstock comfort. Lavender Big Buckle Arizonas, a Harveys x Disney Haunted Mansion tote, and a classic pumpkin for the perfect Halloween vibe. Want more Birkenstock style inspo and seasonal fun? □ Follow me on Instagram @ilovebirkenstocks Picture taken 10/2020 during lockdown, hence mask.

Halloween Ready: Persian Velvet Arizonas with Harveys Trick or Treat Tote.  Want more?  Hop over to my private Facebook group!

Pumpkin spice + everything nice My Persian Velvet Big Buckle Arizonas paired with the Harveys Trick or Treat Medium Streamline tote and candy corn wallet are serving full-on spooky season vibes! Want more festive Birkenstock + handbag pairings? Follow me on Instagram @ilovebirkenstocks for all the fun!