Simply put, Barbie is becoming a modern woman. “Barbie appears to reflect what many high heel wearers (mainly women) do every ...

Barbie is ditching high heels for cozier footwear, signaling a significant shift in real-world fashion trends, according to a ...

Soon, we had designed a research project to study the feet of Barbie dolls on the market from her launch in 1959 to June 2024 ...

The podiatrists studied feet on dolls produced from 1959 to 2024. And while all of the dolls had pointed feet through the ...

firefighter and scientist. And her professional prowess has influenced everyday go-getters, according to the findings. “The change in workforce roles of Barbie mimics the change in women’s ...

Barbie’s evolving foot posture and careers reflect shifting gender norms, encouraging young girls to embrace empowerment, ...

Barbie once could only stand on her tip toes, in tiny high heels. Her job? To look pretty. A new study finds there's a correlation between flatter-footed Barbies and more job choices.