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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: What To Pick And Why
Until the moment they need them, purchasers don't think about standing feet; then they find out the difference is enormous. On the spec sheet it looks minor, yet it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and even how she wears over time. Comprehend the difference before ordering and you'll have avoided an irritating purchase in one of the simplest ways possible.
 
Bolts or No Bolts
Boiled down, the difference is straightforward. The doll can stand upright without support because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. Without these bolts, non-standing feet limit the doll to sitting or lying down, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Present or absent, the bolts are the key, and everything else follows.
 
The Photographer's Choice
Photography and display are where standing feet are essential. With a doll that can stand unaided you get full-length poses without noticeable supports and display in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else that requires her to be upright. This opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet, and it's the main reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Showering and Standing Feet
If you want shower use, standing feet are important as well. Lying her down in a shower is impractical and hazardous, so showering with your doll means she needs to stand. Standing feet make her stable in a wet environment, and with the metal bolts the feet don't absorb water as non-standing feet would. Genuine safety is at stake, as water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Never Shower a Non-Standing Doll
Worth expanding is the shower use point, as it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. With non-standing feet, the foam or filler material inside the ankle soaks up water when it gets wet. Weeks or months pass before the rust the water causes in the metal skeleton inside the leg becomes noticeable, and it's basically unfixable once it starts. A doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how careful you are, because the water will find its way in irrespective of your precautions.
 
Space-Efficient Storage
Another upside of standing feet is easier storage in some setups. Without needing a hanging hook or a storage case, a doll with standing feet can be stored 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 solid 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 customers prefer this.
 
Metal Bolts Add Weight
The price you pay for standing feet is that they're marginally more costly and somewhat heavier. The metal bolts add a small quantity of weight to the doll, and the manufacturing process is more involved, so the price is ordinarily a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. Though the difference is small and it's ordinarily worth the additional cost, knowing about it matters if you're acquiring on a really tight budget.
 
Bolts in Photos
Another disadvantage is that the bolts can become apparent if the feet are bare. High-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear on a doll can leave the bolts visible in photos, which some purchasers find distracting. It's a slight aesthetic issue, solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or opting for footwear that conceals the bolts, and not a reason to stay away from standing feet totally.
 
Know What You Want
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. Most of her life in a bed or on a sofa means non-standing feet will be perfectly sufficient, and you can put the savings into other upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. It's an entirely valid choice if you know what you want.
 
A Subtle Difference
A little softer and more elastic, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some buyers. Subtle as it is, and not ordinarily enough to justify the choice on its own, the difference is worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. Non-standing dolls' feet feel like the rest of the doll more than like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Attempting to Stand the Doll Anyway
With non-standing feet the large risk is customers forgetting what kind of feet they have, then attempting to stand the doll anyway. Real damage comes of this usual error, 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. Buying non-standing feet? Remember 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. The answer, in short, is no, not easily. Because the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing, adding them after that means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, a costly process that often doesn't work as well as the original. You might want them later if you're considering acquiring a doll without standing feet; in that case, it's better to acquire a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later.
 
Bed or Sofa Only: Non-Standing Is Fine
Deciding between standing and non-standing feet comes with straightforward sensible advice. If any of photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower is on the cards, you need standing feet. Non-standing feet will do perfectly well if you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa and don't care about display. When in doubt, standing feet win, since they leave every alternative open and cost only a little more.
 
A Gender Consideration
There's also a gender consideration worth mentioning. More than female dolls, male dolls typically advantage from standing feet, being heavier and more difficult to store in any other way. Pressure on the body and more space are needed when a 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be stored lying down. The ability to store upright is given to male dolls by standing feet, and that's a genuine advantage for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Weighing Looks Against Function
One final note: the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Somewhat harder at the bottom is how standing feet are, because of the bolts, and it can be visible when the doll is barefoot. Dolls with fragile features notably suffer, some purchasers feel, because the hard soles look marginally industrial and less aesthetically satisfying. Non-standing feet look softer and more natural, and some purchasers 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.
 
A Loose Bolt Can Damage the Foot or Ankle
One more angle worth considering: maintenance. Look over the bolts on standing feet now and again to make sure they're secure; a loose bolt can damage the foot or ankle, and a lost bolt can cause the doll to collapse. Every few months, give the bolts a gentle twist to check them, and tighten them with the fitting tool if they feel loose. Over the long run, non-standing feet need marginally less maintenance, because they don't have hardware that can come loose.
 
Carpet Grips Well
The bolts also affect how the doll stands on different surfaces. Carpet suits the bolts, which grip well, leaving the doll steady. Bolts can slip on hard flooring, particularly a silky floor, so the doll may need additional support to stay upright. On a hard surface, consider employing a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet to avoid sliding. The doll isn't standing in the first place with non-standing feet, so there's no issue there; with standing feet on a hard floor, it's worth knowing about.
 
How Standing Feet Change the Look
There's one more consideration that's regularly overlooked: standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. Because the bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot, the doll can look a little different 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. Non-standing feet don't have this effect, because they don't have the bolts, so the feet are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Posing, Display, Storage and Shower Options
The bottom line is that standing feet are worth the extra cost for most purchasers, because they open up posing, display, storage, and shower alternatives that non-standing feet don't. You're safe to skip them only when you're certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. Standing feet are better for everyone else, and they're among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this Your Ultimate Lowdown on Sex Dolls- Read Before You Buy (https://www.fiorinofunclub.com/showthread.php?tid=8495) 5585ff2  on top of A Candid Guide to Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://forum.drapinballleague.com/showthread.php?tid=2668) on top of The Complete Primer on Sex Dolls Right Now- The Real Talk (https://www.fiorinofunclub.com/showthread.php?tid=8777) not to mention The Only Lowdown on Sex Dolls Today- The Real Talk (https://foro.muvenezuela.org/showthread.php?tid=96747) on top of An Honest Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny (https://forum.drapinballleague.com/showthread.php?tid=3035) not to mention A Quick Overview of Modern Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (http://forum.ruchkontroliwyborow.pl/index.php?topic=124873.new#new) which is worth considering with The Full Word on Sex Dolls- The Truth (https://www.forum.lahordedusaves.fr/showthread.php?tid=883) and don't forget A Quick Overview of Sex Dolls Today- The Truth (https://dark0de.org/showthread.php?tid=1372) alongside all The Ultimate Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls- The Truth (https://dark0de.org/showthread.php?tid=1499) and The Complete Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- What You Need to Know (https://codeplugs.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2559). Also check out  over here (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=7497) for more.