The Barbie movie has taken the nation by storm, and one scene in particular has been a talking point on TikTok and among orthopedic specialists. The scene focuses on Barbie’s feet (played by Margot Robbie) as she steps out of her high heels and maintains a very high arched foot position. The scene has inspired many on TikTok to see if they can perform the same feat as part of the #BarbieFoot Challenge.
You can take a closer look at the scene that sparked the TikTok challenge below.
Is The Challenge Bad For Your Feet?
As we’ve mentioned numerous times on the blog in the past, we’re not a big fan of excessive high heel use. Barbie may have perfect feet in the movie, but if someone wore high heels every time they stepped outside, odds are they would eventually develop some foot problems. Excessive high heel use puts abnormal pressure on your toe box and changes how stress is dispersed on muscles and ligaments in the area. Oftentimes excessive high heel wearing can contribute to conditions like bunions, ankle instability, the formation of a “pump bump” and a shortening of the Achilles tendon. We don’t expect you never to wear heels, but like anything in life, moderation is key.
Back to the Barbie Foot Challenge. If you’re on TikTok, you may have seen celebrities and everyday Americans trying to pull off the iconic foot scene for the camera.
Should you slip off your high heels and try the challenge, or is it a recipe for a foot injury? Despite the rather ominous title of this blog, you’re probably going to be fine if you attempt the challenge a time or two. Now, if you spend three hours trying to recreate the scene for the perfect TikTok, don’t be surprised if your dogs are barking the next morning. In other words, you can certainly try the challenge, but don’t regularly stress your feet like this, otherwise you may notice some foot discomfort.
If your feet have begun hurting, regardless of whether or not this pain is tied to the Barbie Foot Challenge, make it a point to seek out a foot professional in your area. In the greater Twin Cities area, connect with Dr. Silverman and the team at Silverman Ankle & Foot at (952) 224-8500.
