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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: What To Pick And Why
Customers infrequently think about standing feet before they need them, and once they do, the difference turns out to be vast. Don't let the spec sheet fool you; this small detail changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and how she wears over time. Get to grips with the difference before you order and you've taken one of the simplest steps towards evading an irritating purchase.
 
The Bolts Are the Key
Straightforward is the basic difference. Standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles, which permit the doll to stand upright without support. 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.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Can't Do
Standing feet are a must for photography and display. A doll that can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without visible supports, and can be displayed in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else that needs her to be upright. 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.
 
Water Absorption Leads to Rust
Standing feet are important for the shower as well. A shower with your doll only works if she can stand, as lying her down in one is both impractical and unsafe. Stability in a wet environment comes from the standing feet, 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 genuine safety consideration.
 
Weeks or Months Before the Damage Shows
Because it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls, the shower use point is worth expanding. Non-standing feet have foam or filler material inside the ankle, and that material absorbs water when it gets wet. Essentially unfixable once it starts, the rust the water causes in the metal skeleton inside the leg takes weeks or months to become evident. Never put a doll with non-standing feet in the shower, nevertheless diligent you are, since the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions.
 
Display Rather Than Hide
Standing feet can make storage easier as well, depending on the setup. A doll with standing feet can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet without needing a hanging hook or a storage case. Customers who don't have room for a hanging setup will find this a space-efficient option, and it suits buyers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. With the standing feet, the doll can be stored clearly and accessibly, which some buyers prefer.
 
The Disadvantage: Somewhat Pricier and Heavier
On the disadvantage, standing feet are somewhat more costly and slightly heavier. You'll ordinarily 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. Purchasing on an incredibly tight budget? The difference is small and usually worth the additional cost, but it's worth knowing about.
 
Bolts Showing When the Feet Are Bare
Bare feet can make the bolts apparent, which is the other downside. With high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be apparent in photos, something some customers find distracting. You can solve this minor aesthetic issue by covering the feet with closed shoes or choosing footwear that conceals the bolts, so don't stay away from standing feet totally because of it.
 
When Standing Feet Aren't Needed
Non-standing feet cost less and weigh less, and they suit purchasers who only want to use the doll in bed and won't 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 enough for a doll who largely lives in a bed or on a sofa. Purchasers who know what they want can make this choice completely validly.
 
Comfortable to Touch
Non-standing feet are slightly softer and more adaptable, and some buyers find them more comfortable to touch as a result. If you're specifically looking for maximum softness it's worth knowing about, even though this is a subtle difference that's not ordinarily enough to justify the choice on its own. 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
Attempting to stand the doll regardless, after forgetting what kind of feet they have, is the sizable risk customers run with non-standing feet. This is a usual slip-up, and it causes genuine damage, because the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. Permanently damaged feet are the cause of a doll that can no longer stand even if you attempt to support her. Non-standing feet should be remembered as non-standing, and their limits shouldn't be tested.
 
New Hardware Rarely Works as Well
Whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them is another question. The short answer is that it can't easily be done. Manufacturing is when the bolts get embedded in the soles; later, you'd have to cut into the feet and install new hardware, which is costly and often doesn't work as well as the original. Purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place, rather than trying to add them later, if you're considering a doll without them and think you might want them later.
 
Bed or Sofa Only: Non-Standing Is Fine
Deciding between standing and non-standing feet comes with straightforward useful advice. Standing feet are needed if you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower. 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. If you're not sure, standing feet are the safer option, because they don't limit what you can do with the doll and they're worth the small extra cost.
 
A Gender Consideration
A gender consideration is also worth mentioning. Ordinarily, standing feet advantage male dolls more than female dolls, because male dolls are 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. For purchasers who don't have a lot of room, standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright, which is a real upside.
 
Barefoot Photography Priorities
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. The hard soles look somewhat industrial, so some customers find this less aesthetically gratifying, particularly on dolls with fragile features. Some customers prefer non-standing feet, which are softer and more natural-looking. A trade-off that matters only when photographing the doll barefoot, this is worth factoring into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
A Bolt That Falls Out Can Make the Doll Collapse
Consider the maintenance angle too. 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. A gentle twist of the bolts every few months checks them; if they feel loose, tighten them with the appropriate tool. Over the long run, non-standing feet need somewhat less maintenance, because they don't have hardware that can come loose.
 
Standing Feet and Flooring
On different surfaces, the bolts influence how the doll stands. On carpet, the doll is stable, the bolts gripping well. Hard flooring can make the bolts slip, especially if the floor is silky, so the doll may need extra 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 avoids 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.
 
Barefoot Photos and Exact Proportions
A final, frequently overlooked, consideration is the effect of standing feet on the doll's overall proportions. The way the doll looks in barefoot photos can slightly change, as the bolts add a small amount of length to the foot. This is a subtle effect, and it's normally invisible in shoes, but it's worth knowing about if you're planning to photograph the doll barefoot and you care about precise proportions. With non-standing feet there are no bolts, so no such effect, and the feet are marginally shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Posing, Display, Storage and Shower Options
The extra cost of standing feet is worth it for most purchasers, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower choices that non-standing feet don't; that's the bottom line. Skipping them is for buyers certain that bed use is all the doll will get, with no standing display or photography. Anyone else should go for standing feet, the better choice and one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Definitive Look at Sex Dolls- What Nobody Tells You (https://sgs-game.com/forum/thread-459429.html) a4f0277  alongside all Your Ultimate Primer on Modern Sex Dolls- The Real Talk (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=4190#4190) not to mention A Candid Primer on Sex Dolls Right Now- What Actually Matters (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-4992.html) on top of A Brutally Honest Guide to Sex Dolls- Read Before You Buy (https://www.antiradary-forum.cz/viewtopic.php?p=32733#32733) not forgetting sites such as The Complete Word on Sex Dolls Today- The Honest Breakdown (http://crewride.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=934177#934177) which is worth considering with A Straight-Up Overview of Modern Sex Dolls- Start Here (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=6708) not to mention The Only Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls Today- What You Need to Know (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-5099.html) on top of The Full Deep Dive Into Modern Sex Dolls- What You Need to Know (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=6971) which is worth considering with An Honest Guide to Modern Sex Dolls- No Hype Just Facts (https://www.futurforum.itisavogadro.org/bb/showthread.php?tid=5991) and The No-Nonsense Word on Sex Dolls Right Now- Before You Spend a Penny (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=53918.new#new). Also check out  resource (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=2381) on top of  look at this (http://rc.zeitup.hera-software.de/thread-10553.html) not to mention  pop over here (http://forum.exalto-emirates.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=245877) as well as  more information (https://california.chat/showthread.php?tid=159) which is worth considering with  i was reading this (http://forum.golf-club.org.ua/viewtopic.php?t=94039) not forgetting sites such as  more helpful hints (https://www.antiradary-forum.cz/viewtopic.php?p=30701) alongside all  our site (https://cbfunk.ch/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1638) bearing in mind  home page (http://pipo.com.ua/forum/index.php?showtopic=29137) bearing in mind  check here (https://www.futurforum.itisavogadro.org/bb/showthread.php?tid=1051) and  hop over to these guys (https://avtechforums.com/showthread.php?tid=148979) for more.