How To Make Witch Costume Shoes

Fun for a Halloween Party or Trick-or-Treating! Let’s get spooky together! Today I am sharing a post I originally published in October of 2016 with YOU! …How To Make Witch Costume Shoes.

Original Publish Date: October 3, 2016 | Updated: September 30, 2020

Witch Trivia

Why do people dress up as witches for Halloween?

Legend has it that the day before Halloween, fairy and mean spirits would appear as spirits made their journey to the afterlife. Celts dressed up in costumes to ward off the mean spirits so their ancestors could pass easily.

What Does A Witch Wear?

Witches attire can be super spooky or fun spooky. Throughout history, the depiction of the witch has taken on many forms, but the essence of their attire has always been a woman in black wearing a pointy hat and shoes with a broom to fly on.

How To Make Witch Costume Shoes

What are witch shoes called?

Witch shoes have many names. Here are a few; Cromwells, Molieres, The Sally Sandal, Soulier Italie, Colonials, Bar Shoes, Barrette Shoes, Whoopie Booties, and Tango Boots.

Witch Shoe Notes

I am calling my take on these HGTV DIY Witch Shoes…. “Witchy Boo Boo-tin’s” How cute are these? My friend Stephanie put the link for these on my Facebook Page. We decided quickly that these were a “must make” to pass out candy in our neighborhood. BOY WERE THEY A HIT!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE WITCH SHOES

SUPPLIES

The photo below shows the items you will need to create the Sparkling Charm version. I picked the shoes up at a local thrift shop for $2.00 and the other supplies at a local craft store. I have also added a few fun photos from the evening.