This is a pair of smaller dainty feet... no shoes, invisible pedicures so the foot blends in with its surroundings or the shoe.... The foot shape is pointed and arched, just like your Barbie's feet were. Why would you want to do this? well it looks much nicer when you're posing to have your foot pointed than flat and big... very cute and sexy, you appear to be standing on your toes, (the same illusiion that high heels does).... Try before you buy.