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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Which Should You Choose
It's only when buyers need standing feet that they notice them, and the difference is immense. Small on the spec sheet, it still changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and even how she wears over time. Knowing the difference before you order is among the simplest ways to dodge an irritating purchase.
 
The Bolts Are the Key
Simple is the basic difference. Standing upright without support is possible because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. Non-standing feet don't have these bolts, which means the doll can only sit or lie down, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Whether the bolts are present decides everything else; they're the key.
 
Corners, Doorways and Anywhere Upright
Standing feet are a must for photography and display. Anywhere that requires her to be upright, including a corner or a doorway, can display a doll that can stand unaided, and she can be photographed in full-length poses without noticeable supports. Poses and settings aren't possible with non-standing feet in the wide range that standing feet open up, which is the main reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Showering and Standing Feet
Shower use is another thing for which standing feet are critical. It's impractical and unsafe to lie her down in a shower, which is why a doll for showering with needs to be able to stand. The standing feet give her stability in a wet environment, and the metal bolts make sure that the feet don't absorb water the way 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.
 
Weeks or Months Before the Damage Shows
Worth expanding is the shower use point, as it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. Foam or filler material sits inside the ankle of non-standing feet, and it absorbs water when it gets wet. Water rusting the metal skeleton inside the leg takes weeks or months to become noticeable, yet once it starts it's basically unfixable. A doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how cautious you are, because the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions.
 
Apparent and Accessible Storage
Standing feet are also easier to store in some setups. Standing feet let you store the doll upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet, without a hanging hook or a storage case. Customers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden will find this a decent choice, and it's space-efficient if you don't have room for a hanging setup. Standing feet make visible and accessible storage possible, which suits some purchasers best.
 
The Disadvantage: Slightly Pricier and Heavier
Standing feet are slightly more expensive and a little heavier, which is their disadvantage. Slightly more weight comes from the metal bolts, and the more involved manufacturing process pushes the price normally a few percent above a doll with non-standing feet. It's worth knowing about if you're acquiring on an incredibly tight budget, though the difference is small and usually worth the additional cost.
 
Selecting Footwear That Conceals Them
The second downside is that bare feet can show the bolts. Some purchasers find it distracting that the bolts might be evident in photos on a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. Cover the feet with closed shoes or select footwear that conceals the bolts and this trivial aesthetic issue is solved, so it's not a reason to avoid standing feet totally.
 
Know What You Want
They're cheaper and lighter, and non-standing feet are fine for buyers who only want to use the doll in bed and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her. Articulated hands or a better wig could be paid for with the savings, and non-standing feet are perfectly sufficient for a doll who chiefly lives in a bed or on a sofa. Completely valid is this choice for purchasers who know what they want.
 
Maximum Softness
Somewhat softer and more flexible, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some purchasers. If you're specifically looking for maximum softness it's worth knowing about, even though this is a subtle difference that's not typically enough to justify the choice on its own. The feet on non-standing dolls feel less like they have a hard core inside them, and more like the rest of the doll.
 
Trying to Stand the Doll Anyway
The large risk? Purchasers forget what kind of feet they have and try to stand the doll anyway. The foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight. It tears or collapses, and that's genuine damage from a usual error. The result is a doll that can no longer stand even if you attempt to support her, because the feet have been permanently damaged. If non-standing feet are what you're buying, remember that they're non-standing and don't test their limits.
 
Can Standing Feet Be Retrofitted?
Whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them is another question. To put it briefly, not easily, no. Because the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing, adding them later means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, a pricey process that frequently doesn't work as well as the original. Acquire 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.
 
Functional Advice by Use Case
If you're opting for between standing and non-standing feet, the sensible advice is direct. Standing feet are needed if you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower. When you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, and display doesn't matter to you, non-standing feet are perfectly adequate. Standing feet are the safe default if you can't decide, as they never limit what you can do with the doll and the small additional cost is worth it.
 
Why Male Dolls Need Standing Feet More
A gender consideration is also worth mentioning. Male dolls tend to advantage more than female dolls from standing feet, as they're heavier and more tough to store in any other way. Lying down storage is a must for a 45kg male doll that can't stand, and it puts pressure on the body and requires more space. Male dolls can store upright with standing feet, which is a real advantage for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Barefoot Photography Priorities
The aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is worth a final note. Slightly harder at the bottom is how standing feet are, because of the bolts, and it can be visible when the doll is barefoot. The look of the hard soles is a little industrial, and some purchasers find that less aesthetically satisfying, particularly on dolls with fragile features. Preferred by some purchasers, non-standing feet are softer and more natural-looking. This trade-off only matters when you're photographing the doll barefoot, so factor it into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Maintenance: Check the Bolts Periodically
A maintenance angle deserves consideration too. Keep an eye on the bolts in standing feet, since a loose bolt can damage the foot or the ankle while a bolt that falls out completely can make the doll collapse. Check every few months, by gently twisting the bolts, and tighten with the fitting tool whichever feel loose. Over the long run, non-standing feet need somewhat less maintenance, because they don't have hardware that can come loose.
 
Silky Floors Need Extra Support
The bolts also impact how the doll stands on different surfaces. With carpet, the bolts grip well and the doll is steady. On smooth hard flooring in particular, the bolts can slip, and the doll may need additional support to stay upright. To stop sliding on a hard surface, consider a small mat or a grippy pad beneath the feet. 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.
 
The Final Consideration
One final consideration, often overlooked, is how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. Adding a small quantity of length to the foot, the bolts can somewhat change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Normally invisible in shoes, this subtle effect is worth knowing about if you're planning to photograph the doll barefoot and you care about specific proportions. Lacking the bolts, non-standing feet avoid this effect and are slightly shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Bed-Only Dolls Don't Need Them
The bottom line is that most buyers get their money's worth from standing feet, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower alternatives 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. For everyone else, standing feet are the better choice, and they're one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this A Brutally Honest Word on Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny (https://codeplugs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2311) 7398815  alongside all Your Ultimate Lowdown on Sex Dolls Right Now- What to Expect (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=3657#3657) and The Real Lowdown on Sex Dolls Right Now- The Real Talk (https://codeplugs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2117). Also check out  additional hints (http://forum.anchorpointpodcast.com/viewtopic.php?t=385931) bearing in mind  advice (https://www.antiradary-forum.cz/viewtopic.php?p=30761) and  try this web-site (https://fitnessnationforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1702) for more.