Podiatrists Warn About ‘Barbie’ Foot Challenge

There is a social media trend where people are attempting to recreate the opening scene of 'Barbie' by posing and walking up on their toes.

With the Barbie movie on the heels of a theater release, doctors are reminding everyone that Barbie is, in fact, plastic after a TikTok challenge where some are trying to mold their feet into an arch.  It was sparked by the trailer for the film that shows Barbie (Margot Robbie) stepping out of her heels with her feet still arched.  Folks on social have been attempting to recreate the scene by posing up on their toes and walking.  TikTok has turned it into a viral challenge.  Podiatrists warn against injury.  One or two poses are fine, but prolonged time on your toes can cause sprains and strains.