The “High School Stiletto Challenge” has taken over TikTok and Instagram. Inspired by Nicki Minaj, women are showing off their balance skills in high heels, standing on things like dumbbells, canned food, and even bottles.
Doctors quickly stepped into the comments, warning people that these stunts are unsafe and could cause serious injuries. But many ignored the advice.
Now, a 32-year-old influencer from Russia is recovering from a major injury. She tried to balance in high heels on a baby formula container that was placed on a metal pan. The pan slipped, and she fell hard onto the kitchen floor. She fractured her T9 vertebrae and is now wearing a back brace under strict medical care.