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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet: What The Difference Means
Standing feet are the sort of feature people ignore until they need them; after that, they find the difference enormous. A small detail on the spec sheet, sure, but it changes how the doll stores, photographs and wears over time, as well as what you can do with her. Evading an irritating purchase is straightforward enough if you understand the difference before you order.
 
What Makes a Foot a Standing Foot
It's a straightforward difference at heart. Standing upright without support is possible because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. These bolts are absent from non-standing feet, so the doll can only sit or lie down, and trying to stand her will damage the feet. Key to it all are the bolts; everything else follows from whether they're present.
 
Display Possibilities With Standing Feet
Standing feet are necessary for photography and display. Photographed in full-length poses without apparent supports, and displayed in a corner, a doorway or anywhere else that needs her upright: that's what a doll that can stand unaided can do. Poses and settings aren't possible with non-standing feet in the wide range that standing feet open up, which is the principal reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Showering and Standing Feet
If you want shower use, standing feet are essential as well. Want to shower with your doll? She has to be able to stand, since lying her down in a shower is impractical and dangerous. The feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would, because the metal bolts make sure that, and the standing feet give her stability in a wet environment. Rust and eventual structural failure can follow from water absorption in non-standing feet, which makes this a genuine safety consideration.
 
No Precaution Is Enough
Expanding on the shower use point is worthwhile; 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. Weeks or months pass before the rust the water causes in the metal skeleton inside the leg becomes visible, and it's essentially unfixable once it starts. Showers and non-standing feet don't mix, no matter how careful you are, as the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions.
 
No Hanging Hook or Storage Case Needed
Standing feet can make storage easier as well, depending on the setup. Stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet, a doll with standing feet doesn't need a hanging hook or a storage case. This is a space-efficient alternative for buyers who don't have room for a hanging setup, and it's a decent option for customers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. Standing feet allow storage that's apparent and accessible, something some customers prefer.
 
Weight and Price Trade-Offs
A disadvantage of standing feet: they're somewhat more pricey and marginally heavier. Why the premium? The metal bolts add a small quantity of weight to the doll, manufacturing is more involved, and the cost typically ends up a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. For customers on a very tight budget it's worth knowing about, even though the difference is small and it's typically worth the extra cost.
 
Distracting in Photos
The second downside is that bare feet can show the bolts. Distracting to some buyers is the possibility that the bolts are evident in photos on a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. Closed shoes or footwear that conceals the bolts solve this slight aesthetic issue, so it's not a reason to steer clear of standing feet totally.
 
Fine for Bed-Only Dolls
For customers 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. A doll that lives largely in a bed or on a sofa gets by perfectly well on non-standing feet, with the savings available for upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. It's a totally valid choice if you know what you want.
 
No Hard Core Inside
Non-standing feet are slightly softer and more elastic, and some buyers find them more comfortable to touch as a result. Not usually enough to justify the choice on its own, this subtle difference is worth knowing about if maximum softness is what you're specifically after. Non-standing dolls' feet feel like the rest of the doll more than like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Foam in the Ankle Can't Take the Weight
Customers forgetting what kind of feet they have and attempting to stand the doll anyway is the big risk with non-standing feet. Why is this common mistake so damaging? The foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, and it'll tear or collapse. A doll that can no longer stand, even if you attempt to support her, is the result, because the feet have been permanently damaged. You're buying non-standing feet? Remember it, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
New Hardware Rarely Works as Well
Then there's the question of whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll without them. The short answer is no, not readily. New hardware has to be installed by cutting into the feet if you add the bolts subsequently, and it's costly and often doesn't work as well as the original, since the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing. If you might want standing feet later, and you're considering a doll without them, buying a doll with standing feet in the first place beats attempting to add them later.
 
Which Feet Should You Order?
Opting for between standing and non-standing feet? The functional advice is uncomplicated. Photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or utilising her in the shower? Then you need standing feet. Perfectly enough are non-standing feet when you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa and you don't care about display. Unsure which to select? The small additional cost of standing feet buys you the safer choice, with no limit on what the doll can do.
 
Room for Storage Is a Real Concern
We should mention a gender consideration as well. Normally, standing feet benefit male dolls more than female dolls, because male dolls are heavier and more difficult to store in any other way. Stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space, is how a 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be kept. Male dolls can store upright with standing feet, which is a real upside for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Harder Soles Because of the Bolts
A last word on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is valuable. Visible when the doll is barefoot can be the minor hardness at the bottom of standing feet, which the bolts cause. The look of the hard soles is somewhat industrial, and some customers find that less aesthetically pleasing, particularly on dolls with delicate features. More natural-looking and softer are non-standing feet, which some customers prefer. The trade-off only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot; if barefoot photos are a priority, it's worth factoring into your decision.
 
No Hardware to Come Loose
Maintenance is another angle that's worth considering. Every few months, bolts on standing feet want a once-over, because one that works loose can damage the foot or ankle, and one that drops out altogether can bring the doll down. Use the suitable tool to tighten any bolts that feel loose when you check them by gently twisting them every few months. The issue doesn't arise with non-standing feet, which have no hardware to come loose, making them marginally lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Carpet Grips Well
Distinct surfaces change how the doll stands, thanks to the bolts. Grip is decent on carpet, and the doll is steady. Especially if the floor is silky, the bolts can slip on hard flooring, and the doll may need additional support to stay upright. Think about a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet when she's on a hard surface, as it stops sliding. Non-standing feet escape this issue, since the doll isn't standing in the first place; plan to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor, though, and it's worth knowing about.
 
More Natural-Looking Without the Bolts
The doll's overall proportions are impacted by standing feet, a final consideration that's often overlooked. Because the bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot, the doll can look somewhat different in barefoot photos. You probably won't see it in shoes, as this is a subtle effect, but it's worth knowing about if you plan to photograph the doll barefoot and care about exact proportions. This effect isn't present in non-standing feet, as they don't have the bolts, so the feet are slightly shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Pick Standing Unless You're Certain
What it comes down to is that most purchasers will find standing feet worth the additional cost, since they open up posing, display, storage, and shower options that non-standing feet don't. Nobody should skip them unless they're certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. The better choice for everyone else is standing feet, one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out  visit your url (http://mobile.diskusia.katasternehnutelnosti.sk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=83778) for more.