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What Are Standing Feet? Standing Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained
Standing feet go unconsidered until they're needed, at which point buyers discover the difference is huge. On the spec sheet it looks trivial, yet it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and even how she wears over time. Preventing a frustrating purchase is simple enough if you understand the difference before you order.
 
Standing Upright Without Support
Boiled down, the difference is straightforward. The doll can stand upright without support because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. Sitting or lying down is all a doll with non-standing feet can do, as they don't have these bolts, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Having the bolts or not is the key, and everything else follows from that.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Can't Do
When it comes to photography and display, standing feet are essential. A doll that can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without apparent 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 primary reason: it opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet.
 
Metal Bolts Keep Water Out of the Feet
Shower use makes standing feet essential too. Lying her down in a shower is impractical and unsafe, so showering with your doll means she needs to stand. Metal bolts ensure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would; the standing feet also give her stability in a wet environment. It's a genuine safety consideration since water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Never Shower a Non-Standing Doll
Because it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls, the shower use point is worth expanding. Foam or filler material absorbs water when it gets wet, and non-standing feet have that material inside the ankle. Basically unfixable once it starts, the rust the water causes in the metal skeleton inside the leg takes weeks or months to become noticeable. Regardless of your precautions, the water will find its way in, which is why a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower nevertheless diligent you are.
 
Evident and Accessible Storage
In some setups, standing feet also make storage easier. No hanging hook or storage case is needed to store a doll with standing feet upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet. Space-efficient, this suits buyers who don't have room for a hanging setup, and it's good for customers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. The doll can be stored in a way that's noticeable and accessible thanks to the standing feet, and some purchasers prefer this.
 
Weight and Price Trade-Offs
Standing feet are somewhat more costly and marginally heavier, which is their downside. You'll typically pay a few percent more than for non-standing feet, because the metal bolts add a small quantity of weight and manufacturing is more involved. The difference is small, and it's normally worth the additional cost, but it's worth knowing about if you're purchasing on a really tight budget.
 
Not a Reason to Avoid Standing Feet
The bolts can show if the feet are bare, which is the other drawback. On a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be noticeable in photos, which some customers find distracting. Because this minor aesthetic issue can be solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or choosing footwear that hides the bolts, it's not a reason to stay away from standing feet totally.
 
When Standing Feet Aren't Needed
Cheaper and lighter, non-standing feet do the job for anyone who only wants to use the doll in bed and doesn't plan to display her standing or shower with her. Save on the feet, spend on articulated hands or a better wig; non-standing feet are perfectly acceptable when the doll will mostly be in a bed or on a sofa. Totally valid is this choice for purchasers who know what they want.
 
Not Enough to Decide on Its Own
Also, non-standing feet are a little softer and more flexible, something some purchasers find more comfortable to touch. You won't usually select on this alone, as it's a subtle difference, but it's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. A hard core inside isn't what you feel in the feet on non-standing dolls; they feel more like the rest of the doll.
 
A Doll That Can No Longer Stand
Forgetting what kind of feet they have, customers attempt to stand the doll in any case, and that's the large risk with non-standing feet. Genuine damage comes of this widespread slip-up, as the foam inside the ankle can't take the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. You end up with a doll that can no longer stand even with your support, since the feet have been permanently damaged. If you're buying non-standing feet, remember that they're non-standing, 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. To put it briefly, not easily, no. During manufacturing the bolts are embedded in the soles; doing it after that means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and often doesn't work as well as the original. Better than trying to add them later is acquiring a doll with standing feet in the first place, if you're considering a doll without them and think you might want them later.
 
Standing Feet Don't Limit What You Can Do
The useful advice for customers opting for between standing and non-standing feet is uncomplicated. You need standing feet if you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower. For use only in bed or on a sofa, with no care about display, non-standing feet are perfectly adequate. The safer pick when you're undecided is standing feet; they limit nothing, and the small additional cost is worth it.
 
A Gender Consideration
There's a gender consideration as well that's worth mentioning. More than female dolls, male dolls generally advantage from standing feet, being heavier and more tough to store in any other way. A 45kg male doll that can't stand is a doll that has to be stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space. Male dolls can store upright with standing feet, which is a genuine upside for customers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Softer, More Natural Non-Standing Feet
Standing and non-standing feet differ aesthetically, which is worth a final note. Standing feet have an a little harder bottom because of the bolts, and this can be noticeable with the doll barefoot. Hard soles look a little industrial, which some customers find less aesthetically pleasing, especially on dolls with delicate features. Non-standing feet look softer and more natural, and some buyers prefer that. 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. Bolt security on standing feet needs checking from time to time; a loose one risks the foot or ankle, and a missing one risks the doll collapsing. By gently twisting the bolts every few months you can check them, and if they feel loose, use the fitting tool to tighten them. With no hardware to come loose, non-standing feet avoid this issue and are a little lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Hard Flooring Can Be Slippery
How the doll stands on different surfaces is also affected by the bolts. On carpet, the bolts grip well and the doll is stable. Additional support to stay upright may be needed on hard flooring, as the bolts can slip, especially on a smooth floor. On hard surfaces, a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet is worth considering to prevent sliding. This is worth knowing about if you plan to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor. Non-standing feet don't have the issue, because the doll isn't standing in the first place.
 
How Standing Feet Change the Look
A final consideration is often overlooked: how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. A small quantity of length is added to the foot by the bolts, which can marginally change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Planning to photograph the doll barefoot and caring about precise proportions? This subtle effect, ordinarily invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Lacking the bolts, non-standing feet stay away from this effect and are a little shorter and more natural-looking.
 
One of the Simplest Upgrades to Justify
The bottom line is that most purchasers get their money's worth from standing feet, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower options that non-standing feet don't. Who can skip them? Purchasers who are 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 Candid Lowdown on Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (http://rc.zeitup.hera-software.de/thread-22393.html) 7_102c0  on top of The Only Word on Sex Dolls Today- What Nobody Tells You (https://sgs-game.com/forum/thread-459883.html) and The Full Look at Sex Dolls Right Now- The Honest Breakdown (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=53810.new#new). Also check out  click over here (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=2823) for more.