Happy Friday, Birkenstock lovers.

In sticking with the theme we created yesterday, I present you a Friday Madrid with a new friend.

It looks like it might be a cozy kind of weekend here in the Bay Area. Did you know it rains in California? No one told me that before I moved here, no fair! What’s your favorite pair of Birkenstock sandals, shoes, or clogs to just wear around the house? You know, staying around the home is the perfect time to break in a fresh pair… just a thought.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 110

In the spirit of the holiday season that is upon us, Birkenstock USA has partnered with Soles4Souls to run a shoe donation drive. We need your new and or lightly worn shoes!

If you’re not already in the know, Soles4Souls is a charity organization that collects new or slightly worn shoes from footwear companies and individuals and distributes them nationally and internationally to areas in need regardless of race, religion, or class. Soles4Souls has only been around for a handful of years and already they’ve distributed better than 5.5 million pairs of shoes to over 125 countries.

What this means:
While you can donate your new and/or lightly worn shoes to Soles4Soles year-round, we’re doing our part to help make that process easier. AND more fun! At participating retailer locations you should find a Soles4Souls donation bin where you may drop your shoes and take advantage of the free shipping to Soles4Souls. However, if there’s no participating retailer near you, worry not, you have another option. Donating from home is as easy as , filling out the appropriate form, printing it, and sending it in with your shoes. Because free shipping will not be available from your home we will reward those of you who choose this route with a 20% off coupon to our on-line store once your shoes have been received by Soles4Souls. (Redeemable on birkenstockusa.com only)

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE. At both our participating retailers AND here on-line , you’ll have the chance to register for our enter-to-win contest. You won’t want to miss this.

Enter-To-Win:
Birkenstock and Soles4Souls are teaming up to send one lucky winner and a guest to an international location as part of a Soles4Souls donation team to distribute shoes to those in need. Yes we said it, WE’RE SENDING YOU ACROSS THE GLOBE, PEOPLE! Read more about this fantastic opportunity.
The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced here on the Birkenstock Blog on or near February 26th. The full enter-to-win rules can be found here and at participating retailers.

Now GO! DONATE! ENTER! WIN!

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Donate Your Shoes and Win a Trip!

Hello again Birkenstock lovers. Welcome back!

We were just thinking it was about time we had another instant winner dropped into the Birkenstock 365 flickr pool. Here you have it, this photo was added overnight and has become an immediate favorite around the office. So much so that it’s prompted my boss to request we do ‘Pet Week’ here on the Birkenstock 365. You know what that means, people. We need photos of your furry animals and your Birkenstock sandals, shoes, or clogs.

Add them to flickr, send them to us on facebook, or shoot us a link to them on twitter.

Pet week will come just as soon as we’ve got 5 fresh animal photos. Do your best!

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 109

Helloooooo! Welcome back to the Birkenstock 365 project.

Seems we’re discovering more ‘out with the old and in with the new’ photos in our beloved flickr pool. The best part about owning a brand new pair of Birkenstock sandals is the excitement you feel about being able to wear your old pair for events/chores that you wouldn’t have worn them for before the new pair came along. All of a sudden mowing the lawn is A) more fun and B) more comfortable. Am I right or am I right?

Here’s to your next fresh pair of Birkenstock sandals, shoes, or clogs. May they find you soon.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 108

Good afternoon Birkenstock fans, welcome back.

“Out with the old and in with the new” reads the title of this photo where it’s hosted in our Birkenstock 365 flickr pool. Sometimes you just have to purchase a brand new pair of Arizonas despite being able to ‘renew’ them from scratch. That’s perfectly acceptable with us, encouraged even. Of course you’re reading the ramblings of a gentleman who owns more shoes than most families of 4.

We’re curious to know, when do YOU make the decision to purchase a fresh pair of Birkenstock sandals, shoes, or clogs? After how long? New styles aside, after how long are you replacing a loved pair? Do you keep the old ones around for more multi-purpose wear?

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 107

Good morning and welcome back to the Birkenstock 365! Happy Monday.

This photo gives a whole new meaning to the whole ‘take one step at a time’ approach. But which step!? For how long? Do I get to choose another step? Another shoe? Oh I’m so confused, YET SO EXCITED.

You folk are really starting to come up with some interesting ways to display your Birkenstock collections. And we love that here. Think you can one-up your fellow Birkenstock fans and deliver an even more innovative way to showcase your shoecase? Add your pictures to our Birkenstock 365 flickr pool for your chance to be featured on the Birkenstock Blog.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 106

Happy Friday everyone! Today we’re announcing the winner of the Birkenstock 365 Day 100 Free Pair Giveaway. Drum roll please……….

Congratulations are due to: Julie Ellis! Below you can read Julie’s brief paragraph she sent in as her entry, it’s quite good.

“Dear flip flops,

I am sorry i have waited so long to tell you this, but it’s over between us. I know I should have told you sooner but i have been caught up with someone new and it has been so earth shattering that I could not look back. I have spent too many days dealing with all the torture. I have wasted so much of my life dealing with all the pain you have put me through- the constant instability. You made me feel so cheap. so generic. My new love is wonderfully supportive and sexy! I cannot believe I didn’t know about Gizeh sooner in my life. I would not have made so many terrible choices. I will never ever go back to you oh flop. I am better than that now. Gizeh has opened my eyes to how wonderful life can be. I want to shout it from the rooftops and tell the world how much I love my Gizeh. Sorry flops. I know better now.”

There were a handful of qualified candidates out there, including a few people who are regular contributors to the Birkenstock blog. We thank you all and trust that you’re not being forgotten or looked over. Keep contributing and you shall be rewarded!

Thank you all.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 105

Good morning and a happy Thursday to you all! Welcome back to the Birkenstock 365.

Thus continues the posting of socks in Birkenstock footwear, discuss amongst yourselves. These White Leather Bostons are flashy, I might have to order myself a pair pronto. What do white leather shoes go with? Jeans? Skirts? Shorts? Your input is needed.

Tomorrow we announce the winner of the free pair giveaway! Come back right here for the results.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 104

Happy Wednesday everyone!

What kind of Wednesday would it be if we didn’t bring back the socks vs. no socks debate? For some reason, I really don’t mind the socks in this photo. I’m thinking it really has more to do with the presentation. Your thoughts? Pants vs. shorts or a skirt might be the variable that makes the look. You might be surprised to learn how many people rock the sock with the ‘Stock.

Today is your last day to enter the free pair giveaway! Submit entries to contact@birkenstockusa.com. The winner will be announced on Friday. Happy writing and photographing.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 103

Good morning, hope you’re all having a pleasant Tuesday.

Today’s photo selection is fairly simple. Yet it reminds me of being in Europe. The cobblestone street is an indicator that this picture may have been taken somewhere with a little history. Also, have you ever seen a foot more perfectly shaped for the sandal they’re wearing? Holy smokes!

One more day left to submit your entries for the free pair giveaway and, right now, your chances are looking pretty good should you enter the contest.

Tread Lightly,

Aaron

© 2009 Birkenstock USA

Birkenstock 365 Day 102