Barbie's Feet Have Become Flatter Due to Working Life

For decades, the Barbie doll has been balancing on toetips and high heels throughout the world. Now, the feet are getting flatter, at least in many models. This is evident from a study by the Australian Monash University, whose team has examined more than 2700 dolls. The researchers looked at the feet of models from 1959 to 2024. They used different criteria of comparison, for example, whether it is a working Barbie or a fashion doll. The result…

From 100 percent at the start in 1959 to 40 percent. The proportion of Barbie dolls that stand on their toes has decreased dramatically, a new study shows.