Barbie dolls to switch from high heels to flats after 56-years

After 56-years, Mattel has realized that the world famous Barbie dolls need to sport a new look in keeping with the changing fashion trends of the 21st century. Accordingly, she will now be able to wear flat heel shoes instead of high heels that had been the norms till now.
This has been reported in dailymail.co.uk dated 3 June 2015.

The Barbie dolls of Mattel, the toy company, had made her debut in March 1959 and the company has now announced the launch of a new version of the doll which will, for the first time ever, feature adjustable ankles that will allow her to wear either a high heel or a flat.
This would be a part of the company's 'Fashionista' range. The new range would feature the Barbie dolls available in as many as eight different skin tones, a choice of 23 hair colors, 22 different hair styles, 14 facial sculpts, and 18 eye colors.
As to the choice of footwear, they options would include beach-appropriate sandals, smart pumps and glamorous strappy numbers.
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