I’ve always described Seattle as a Birkenstock and granola kind of town. At least that’s how we prided ourselves years ago. The image has changed quite a bit since I moved here nearly 20 years ago. We’re definitely more techy and we did have that grunge phase, remember, but there are still plenty of vegetarian/organic/health nuts to keep the myth alive.
The truth is, however, that I had never owned a pair of Birkies myself – until I stopped by the Birkenstock booth at the Outdoor Retailer show this year and the folks there offered me a sample pair of Gizehs (above) to review AND a pair to give away to you fabulous readers!
To make this fun, I thought I’d have you gals write up a short limerick with the word “Birkenstock” in it. This is for girls-only and it’s for a pair of Gizehs. There are no restrictions other than making it friendly enough that your mom wouldn’t blush reading it and that the folks at Birkenstock USA are only able to ship to North American (though ALL are encouraged to submit their limerick.)
So… on with it. Leave your comments below with your limerick of any length (now don’t go wild – you’ll win points for brevity and creativity). Entrants must post their limerick by 11:59 pm PST on September 23rd. Winner will be announced on September 24th. Consider subscribing to my RSS feed so you don’t miss the announcement.
Winner will be chosen at my discretion 🙂
Added bonus – the winner will be featured on the Birkenstock Blog!
Oh, and in case you’re wondering… the Gizehs, which I tested out, are perfect for wearing after a long day of sightseeing. The cork footbed is formed to fit a healthy foot and provide support and proper weight distribution. Though they are stiffer than other sandals that I own, this actually provides support that I’ve never had in a sandal before (who knew what I was missing!). Once I had the strap adjusted tightly enough, I found that these were surprisingly comfortable.
Now where did I put my granola???
Travel Well!
Beth
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Andrea says
I’ve always loved Birkenstocks but could never afford them! It would be perfect to get a pair before my next traveling excursion. With that said, here are 2 limericks! Best of luck to everyone!
1.
Hippie undies all in a bunch
Someone’s stolen the granola crunch
Not to mention the perfect shoe
Everyone’s catching onto the clue
Birkenstocks FTW is my hunch!
2.
Think these are your average shoe
Think again, they’re entirely new
They conform to your feet
And always look neat
Birkenstocks for the red, white and blue!
Beth says
LOVE it, Andrea. Nice work!
Treesa Friesen says
When picking out the perfect shoe,
It doesn’t matter where or who,
What I find works out best,
is not to settle for anything less
Birkies support arches and toe,
Even look good on the go.
Kim Baxter says
Just an overwhelmed mom in LA
Who covets a pair of Gizehs
Five kids keep me running
And can be mind numbing
New Birks? On my feet? What a day!
LaurenS says
A young mom who’s name was Laurena
Had feet that looked ugly and scary
The Birkenstocks arrived
New Gizehs side by side
Now her feet are completely divine
Wehaf says
There was a young woman who wanted
to wear Birkenstocks so she haunted
the booths and the fairs
looking for a new pair
Always searching and ever undaunted.
teri says
Part of my life story…. 🙂
Back in Eighty Nine she saw their smirks
Those in the suburbs were total jerks
People would all just stare
When she wore her first pair
By Ninety they were all wearking birks!
Annette D says
There once was a gal named Annette
On a pair of Birkenstocks her mind was set
A limerick she penned
Hit the button and send
Dose she have her fingers crossed, You bet!
Clenna in NH says
Birkenstocks for Who?
Walking, playing and hiking too
Looking for some comfy shoes
Sneakers, sandals. Oh what to choose..
To wear on feet of black and blue
Birkis are the choice for me and you!
Tara says
Cool giveaway- i’ve never written a limerick- but here goes:
1.I am a fine lass from Canada way
Who would love to win a fine pair of Birkenstocks today
they are great for hiking over snow and rocks
as long as you don’t mind if i wear mine with socks
2. Some say I’m a hippy although i wear no dreadlocks
It could be my long skirts or my love of wool socks,
The patchouli, The tofu, or my collection of rocks
But i know i would never hear another word of mock
If i strutted around town in this stylish pair of Birkenstocks
Thanks 🙂
Kim Baxter says
Exploring the world all alone
Much back and foot pain have I known
Birkenstocks hold your feet
On a cork bed…a treat!
How I covet Gizehs of my own!
Pat Connors says
Walking down the road
or maybe the path
Birkenstocks are comfy
and boy do they last
Rise Isom says
Aching feet call for ease
with birkenstocks, easy to please
A limerick to the rescue
Glad not a haiku
My tootsies await their release
NICHOLAS NIEVES says
if i win i dont have to go to germany to get a pair
Carolyn G says
Does a haiku count?
My feet need these shoes
They bear the weight of me
Please give them relief
tiki11 says
There was a fine lass from Hasselrock
who’s legs had never been shaved a lot
It was Birkies she wore
and long skirts galore
My eyes crossed when wind blew the hem aloft.
Lauren says
New Mexico mama named Lauren
Had not bought new shoes in seven years
Then she won some Gizehs
Thanks Birkenstocks she sighed
Now her friends THINK she’s no longer cheap
AL HUEBNER says
HAIKUS ARE NICE
THOUGHTFUL, SIMPLE, SO AT EASE
BIRKENSTOCKS TWO, TOO
Mari Koudi says
There once was a modern day hippie,
whose beliefs were political, social and “green”,
She spread her message of social awareness,
walking in comfort, in Gizeh style .. so bold!
Yelling “Birkenstock lifestyle’s for everyone–no matter how old!”
Gizeh
Maggie hall says
Ode to a Memory
I remember walking hand in hand with him
As we tread softly through the field of flowers
His old army jacket with the frayed edges
Hanging low over his jeans with the ragged hem and torn knee
My hair moving in the morning breeze
Sending a chill through my thin cotton shirt and ruffling my broomstick skirt
Our steps silent… cool… wet
The dew dampens the hems of our clothes.. the soles of our Birkenstocks
We were going to change the world…
It changed Us..but only a little…
For that was the past …as well as the present..
As we walk hand in hand through the field of flowers.
Shana says
There once was a hippie named Goldilocks
Who owned seven pairs of those Birkenstocks
She wore them to work
She wore them to play
She wore them with one pair of stinky socks
Tricia Z says
There once were some sandals who were stinky and old,
Her relatives shunned her for wearing them bold.
She wore them for cleaning,
She wore them to town
Til one day they were shredded and quickly flushed down.
( I am talking about my old ones, on my feet right this moment, actually- I really need your help here- I don’t want to be an outcast anymore! 😉
Thanks!
pat says
Birkenstocks without socks, rocks!
Naomi says
When wearing her new pair of Gizehs,
one lass was prone to stripteases
she stripped down to her panties
while singing old shanties
all about her devotion to pizza
Marla Davis says
Birkenstocks will make you talk
your toes will always thank you
Your heels feel cushy
as they thin your tushy
They are stylish indeed
Cool—fun—,
I want another pair please! 🙂
Carolyn says
I can’t afford these, but I would sure love to win a pair.
Maggie hall says
The shoe-iest of shoes
The only ones I wear
Are my Birkenstocks slides
And I need a new pair.
NICHOLAS NIEVES says
IF I WIN, I DONT HAVE TO GO TO GERMANY TO BUY A PAIR
Denise says
Limerick #1:
Though I cannot say I’m a hippie,
These Birkenstocks sure look zippy!
I’ve always kept my eyes peeled
For comfortable shoes without heels
And in these I could walk to Mississippi!
Limerick #2:
In my old shoes I have walked in pain
These blisters have made me nearly insane!
Time to find a new pair of kicks,
Simple, comfortable, and no hidden tricks.
And with Birkenstocks, I will definitely not complain.
Hilda Rivera says
Time to find a new pair of kicks, since my old ones are full of holes and plenty of ticks. Life is just so unfair I will never be able to afford a pair.
Rajee says
I always love to try new pair of kicks. It’s really so hard to but the comfy and great for running and walking fast.
tina reynolds says
I would love to win a pair of birkenstocks my feet would be so so happy thanks for the chance to win [email protected]
Holly says
There was a teacher from Illinois
Birkenstock sandals she much enjoyed
Until one said day
Her roommate hid them away
Saying the odor she could no longer avoid!
I would love to win these, thanks for the chance!
tim says
Jane wore her Birks without fail
A police lady put Jane in jail
The cop’s jealously rose
as Jane wiggled her toes
Jane relished her Birks while in jail
Jane wiggled her toes with such glee
Birks made her tooties feel free
Jane explained all the perks
that she loved about Birks
The cop said “I must get some for me”
The cop let Jane out of the pen
Let me tell what both ladies did then
They went to a Birk store
They bought 1 pair – then more
Jane’s jail tale had a good end