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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Which Should You Choose
Until the moment they need them, buyers don't think about standing feet; then they find out the difference is huge. What you can do with her, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time: a small spec sheet detail changes all of it. Knowing the difference before you order is among the simplest ways to dodge a frustrating purchase.
 
Standing Upright Without Support
There's a simple basic difference. Standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles, which allow the doll to stand upright without support. If the feet are non-standing, there are no bolts, so the doll can only sit or lie down; stand her and you'll damage the feet. Everything else flows from the bolts, which are the key, and whether they're present or not.
 
Important for Photography and Display
Photography and display both need standing feet. A doll that can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without evident supports, and can be displayed in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else that needs her to be upright. Most photographers specify standing feet when ordering for this chief reason: it opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet.
 
Standing Feet Are Also Essential for Showers
In the shower, too, standing feet are critical. Showering with your doll needs her to stand; the alternative, lying her down in a shower, is both impractical and risky. Standing feet make her constant in a wet environment, and with the metal bolts the feet don't absorb water as non-standing feet would. Rust and eventual structural failure can follow from water absorption in non-standing feet, which makes this a real safety consideration.
 
Why Shower Use Destroys So Many Dolls
The shower use point is worth expanding, because it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. Inside the ankle of non-standing feet there's foam or filler material that absorbs water when it gets wet. The metal skeleton inside the leg is then rusted by the water, which takes weeks or months to become noticeable but is essentially unfixable once it starts. Nonetheless diligent you are, keep a doll with non-standing feet out of the shower, because the water will find its way in anyway of your precautions.
 
A Storage Option for Display-Minded Buyers
Another upside of standing feet is easier storage in some setups. With standing feet she can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet, without the need for a hanging hook or a storage case. This works as a space-efficient choice when there's no room for a hanging setup, and it's a solid option if you want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. With the standing feet, the doll can be stored clearly and accessibly, which some customers prefer.
 
Metal Bolts Add Weight
On the disadvantage, standing feet are a little more pricey and somewhat heavier. Why the premium? The metal bolts add a small quantity of weight to the doll, manufacturing is more involved, and the cost ordinarily ends up a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. Purchasing on a very tight budget? The difference is small and typically worth the additional cost, but it's worth knowing about.
 
High Heels and Open-Toed Footwear
The second disadvantage is that bare feet can show the bolts. With high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be noticeable in photos, something some buyers find distracting. No reason to steer clear of standing feet completely, since this minor aesthetic issue can be solved with closed shoes or footwear that conceals the bolts.
 
Perfectly Adequate for Many Buyers
For buyers who only want to use the doll in bed, with no plans to display her standing or shower with her, non-standing feet are cheaper, lighter and fine. For a doll who'll mainly be on a bed or sofa, perfectly adequate non-standing feet free up cash for other upgrades, such as articulated hands or a better wig. Nothing wrong with this choice for customers who know what they want; it's entirely valid.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Feel Like
More comfortable to touch, for some purchasers, are non-standing feet, which are a little softer and more adaptable. Not generally enough to justify the choice on its own, this subtle difference is worth knowing about if maximum softness is what you're specifically after. The feet of non-standing dolls feel more like the rest of her and less as if there's a hard core inside.
 
A Doll That Can No Longer Stand
Forgetting what kind of feet they have, customers attempt to stand the doll anyway, and that's the big risk with non-standing feet. This widespread slip-up causes genuine damage: the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, so it tears or collapses. Result: permanently damaged feet, and a doll that can no longer stand, even with your support. You're acquiring non-standing feet? Remember it, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
If You Might Want Them Later
You might also ask whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. The short answer is that it can't readily be done. Manufacturing is when the bolts get embedded in the soles; subsequently, you'd have to cut into the feet and install new hardware, which is pricey and regularly doesn't work as well as the original. Purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place, rather than attempting to add them later, if you're considering a doll without them and think you might want them later.
 
A Simple Decision Guide
Uncomplicated is the functional advice for customers selecting between standing and non-standing feet. You'll need standing feet for photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower. If it's only bed or sofa use you're after, and display is of no concern, non-standing feet are perfectly sufficient. For the unsure, standing feet are the safer choice; they leave you free to do whatever you like with the doll and are worth the small extra cost.
 
A Gender Consideration
A gender consideration deserves a mention as well. Because they're heavier and more tough to store in any other way, male dolls generally benefit from standing feet more than female dolls. Lying down storage is a must for a 45kg male doll that can't stand, and it puts pressure on the body and needs more space. The ability to store upright is given to male dolls by standing feet, and that's a genuine upside for customers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Softer, More Natural Non-Standing Feet
A last word on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is worthwhile. On standing feet the bottom is a little harder thanks to the bolts, and that can show when the doll is barefoot. Less aesthetically pleasing, to some purchasers, is this, particularly on dolls with fragile features, as the hard soles look a little industrial. The softer and more natural look of non-standing feet is what some customers prefer. Photographing the doll barefoot is the only time this trade-off matters, and it's worth factoring into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Non-Standing Feet Are Lower-Maintenance
Another angle worth considering is maintenance. The bolts in standing feet need a periodic check to confirm they're secure, because the worst case is a bolt falling out totally and the doll collapsing, with a loose one damaging the foot or ankle on the way there. Tighten the bolts with the suitable tool if they feel loose when you check them every few months by gently twisting. No hardware means nothing to come loose, so non-standing feet don't have this issue and are somewhat lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Preventing Sliding
How well the doll stands on distinct surfaces depends in part on the bolts. Grip is great on carpet, and the doll is stable. The doll may need additional support to stay upright when the bolts slip on hard flooring, especially a smooth floor. Think about a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet when she's on a hard surface, as it stops sliding. It only concerns standing feet: non-standing feet don't have the issue because the doll isn't standing in the first place, but displaying one on a hard floor makes it worth knowing about.
 
Barefoot Photos and Exact Proportions
Finally, there's something that's regularly overlooked: how standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. Adding a small quantity of length to the foot, the bolts can marginally change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Subtle as the effect is, and ordinarily invisible in shoes, it's worth knowing about if you plan to photograph the doll barefoot and care about specific proportions. Without the bolts, non-standing feet don't have this effect, and the feet are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
The Better Choice for Everyone Else
At the end of the day, standing feet are worth the extra cost for most customers, as they open up options for posing, display, storage and the shower that non-standing feet don't. The exception is the buyer who's certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. Standing feet are the better choice for everyone else, and one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this A Straight-Up Word on Sex Dolls- What to Expect (https://gbill.ru/forums/topic/1003/a-straight-up-word-on-sex-dolls-what-to-expect/view/post_id/1007) d47_8e1  as well as The Full Rundown of Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://forum.oldgrumpydog.com/index.php?topic=7350.new#new) not to mention A Brutally Honest Breakdown of Sex Dolls- Start Here (https://forum.oldgrumpydog.com/index.php?topic=7351.new#new) which is worth considering with The Essential Look at Sex Dolls Right Now- What to Expect (https://www.forum.lahordedusaves.fr/showthread.php?tid=659) alongside all The Essential Breakdown of Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=53812.new#new) not to mention A Straight-Up Overview of Sex Dolls Today- What to Expect (https://forum.makethemmove.com/showthread.php?tid=90942) as well as Your Ultimate Overview of Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (http://1.s.2.free.fr/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=674348) alongside all A Straight-Up Overview of Sex Dolls Today- What Actually Matters (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=53828.new#new) not to mention The Ultimate Rundown of Sex Dolls Right Now- The Real Talk (https://ulundi.online/mybb/showthread.php?tid=618) and The No-Nonsense Breakdown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Real Talk (https://buckazoidtalk.org/index.php?topic=2187.new#new). Also check out  read here (https://forum.qui-gonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=22248) as well as  check this link right here now (https://forum.drapinballleague.com/showthread.php?tid=1334) and  my response (http://talknaija.com/viewtopic.php?t=299975) for more.