Modern Barbie dolls tend to have flat feet, while the dolls traditionally stand on their tiptoes. Researchers from Monash University in Australia found that while 100% of Barbies had pointed “equinus” feet between 1959 and 1969, only about 40% do today. Professional Barbies are more likely to have flat feet so they can stand on their own; However, fashion-focused Barbies still stand on their toes. Barbie’s increase in professional roles potentially aligned with the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988, which allowed women to own a business without a man’s permission. By the 1990s, 9% of Barbies had flat feet. (Study Finds)
Phone Topic: Do you prefer Barbies with pointy or flat feet?