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BERLIN | Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:02pm EDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Stumbling out of a nightclub and walking home barefoot with aching feet after dancing all night in killer heels could be a thing of the past for women thanks to new vending machines which sell disposable shoes.

German student Isabella Fendt came up with the idea "Ballerina to go" -- ballerinas are flat shoes -- after too many nights of aching disco feet.

Machines selling the shoes are already installed in four clubs in the south German city of Munich.

A pair of the disposable shoes costs 7 euros ($10) and comes with a bag in which to put the high heels.

(Writing by Michelle Martin; Editing by Steve Addison)
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McBob08 wrote:
How about just wearing flat shoes when you go out dancing instead? Much cheaper, and much better for your health.

Oct 15, 2010 6:19am EDT  --  Report as abuse
HiggyBenelux wrote:
Great idea these ballerinas, but this concept was already introduced over 2 years ago by Brit Matt Horan – for details see www.rollasole.com

Oct 20, 2010 11:28am EDT  --  Report as abuse
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