- Imitating Barbie’s arched feet has become a viral trend on TikTok known as the “#barbiefootchallenge.”
- However, doctors are cautioning fans against repeatedly mimicking the doll’s walking style due to potential injuries.
- “Engaging in this trend for extended periods of time can be dangerous and lead to injuries,” warns a podiatrist.
The “Barbie” movie may have sparked immense fan interest, but attempting to mimic the doll’s arched foot is not advisable.
A viral TikTok trend called the “#barbiefootchallenge” has gained traction as people attempt to recreate the arch of Barbie doll’s feet by standing on their toes. Videos under this hashtag have received over a million views.
Most of these videos perfectly replicate the opening scene from the movie’s trailer, where Margot Robbie, the star of “Barbie,” removes her high heels while maintaining an arched foot like the doll.
However, medical professionals are urging fans to reconsider imitating Barbie’s walking style.
Sari Priesand, a podiatrist at the University of Michigan, cautions against repeatedly mimicking Barbie’s arched foot as it can lead to ankle and foot injuries. While attempting the trend once may be harmless, continuously walking in such a manner is unnatural and poses risks.
Let’s leave the Barbie feet to the Barbies themselves, advises Priesand.
This isn’t the first time a dangerous trend has gained popularity on TikTok and other social media platforms.
In 2021, doctors warned against participating in the “milk crate challenge,” which involved climbing unsecured milk crates without falling.
In July 2022, TikTok faced a wrongful-death lawsuit after two girls tragically died while attempting the “blackout challenge,” where individuals choke themselves on camera until losing consciousness.
TikTok representatives and Priesand have not yet responded to Insider’s request for comment outside regular business hours.
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