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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Pros, Cons And Picks
Until the moment they need them, buyers don't think about standing feet; then they find out the difference is huge. Everything from what you can do with the doll to how she stores, photographs and wears over time shifts because of this small detail on the spec sheet. Before you order, comprehend the difference, which is one of the simplest ways to avoid an irritating purchase.
 
What Makes a Foot a Standing Foot
There's a simple basic difference. With standing feet, metal bolts are embedded in the soles, letting the doll stand upright without support. Non-standing feet don't have these bolts, which means the doll can only sit or lie down, and trying to stand her will damage the feet. Having the bolts or not is the key, and everything else follows from that.
 
Full-Length Poses Without Visible Supports
When it comes to photography and display, standing feet are necessary. Anywhere that needs 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. Non-standing feet can't match the wide range of poses and settings this opens up, and it's the primary reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Stability in a Wet Environment
For shower use too, standing feet are crucial. She needs to stand if the plan is a shower together, because a doll lying down in a shower is impractical and dangerous. Unlike non-standing feet, standing feet don't absorb water thanks to the metal bolts, and they give her stability in a wet environment. Real safety is at stake, as water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Why Shower Use Destroys So Many Dolls
Shower use is the source of a lot of damaged dolls, which makes the point worth expanding. Inside the ankle of non-standing feet there's foam or filler material that absorbs water when it gets wet. It then rusts the metal skeleton inside the leg, which takes weeks or months to show, and once it's started it's basically unfixable. Because the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions, a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how cautious you are.
 
Evident and Accessible Storage
Another advantage of standing feet is easier storage in some setups. A corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet can hold a doll with standing feet upright, with no need for a hanging hook or a storage case. For purchasers who don't have room for a hanging setup this is space-efficient, and for those who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden it's a good alternative. Standing feet permit storage that's visible and accessible, something some customers prefer.
 
The Extra Cost Explained
Standing feet cost slightly more and weigh slightly more, and that's the disadvantage. The metal bolts add a small quantity of weight to the doll, and the manufacturing process is more involved, so the cost is generally a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. Small as the difference is, and usually worth the additional cost, it's worth knowing about if you're purchasing on an extremely tight budget.
 
Distracting in Photos
Bare feet can make the bolts noticeable, which is the other disadvantage. Distracting to some customers is the possibility that the bolts are apparent in photos on a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. It's a minor aesthetic issue, solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or picking footwear that conceals the bolts, and not a reason to stay away from standing feet totally.
 
The Case for Non-Standing Feet
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. Non-standing feet are perfectly adequate if she'll spend most of her life in a bed or on a sofa, and the money saved can be redirected to articulated hands, a better wig or other upgrades. It's a totally valid choice if you know what you want.
 
Comfortable to Touch
Slightly softer and more flexible, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some purchasers. On its own this subtle difference doesn't typically justify the choice, though it's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. Feeling more like the rest of the doll, and less like they have a hard core inside them, are the feet on non-standing dolls.
 
Don't Test the Limits
Attempting to stand the doll anyway, after forgetting what kind of feet they have, is the big risk customers run with non-standing feet. Expect real damage from this typical error, because the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. Even if you attempt to support her, the doll can no longer stand as a result, because the feet have been permanently damaged. When you purchase non-standing feet, remember what they are 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. No, not readily, is the short answer. The original bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing, and a subsequently addition needs cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and frequently not as solid. It's better to purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later if you're considering buying a doll without standing feet and think you might want them later.
 
If You're Not Sure, Choose Standing
The practical advice on choosing between standing and non-standing feet is straightforward. If any of photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or using 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. Standing feet make sense if you're not sure: they don't restrict what you can do with the doll, and they're worth the small extra cost.
 
Male Dolls Benefit More From Standing Feet
It's worth mentioning a gender consideration too. Male dolls tend to advantage more than female dolls from standing feet, as they're heavier and more hard 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. Storing upright becomes possible for male dolls with standing feet, a genuine advantage if you don't have a lot of room.
 
Harder Soles Because of the Bolts
Worth a final note is the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Slightly harder at the bottom is how standing feet are, because of the bolts, and it can be visible when the doll is barefoot. Less aesthetically satisfying, to some purchasers, is this, especially on dolls with delicate features, as the hard soles look somewhat industrial. Non-standing feet look softer and more natural, and some buyers prefer that. This is a trade-off that only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot, and it's worth factoring into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
A Quick Routine Check
There's also a maintenance angle that's worth considering. The bolts in standing feet need a periodic check to confirm they're secure, because the worst case is a bolt falling out completely and the doll collapsing, with a loose one damaging the foot or ankle on the way there. Gently twist the bolts every few months to check them, and if they feel loose, tighten them with the suitable tool. Because non-standing feet have no hardware to come loose, they don't have this issue, and they're slightly lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Carpet Grips Well
Distinct surfaces mean different standing behaviour, and the bolts influence it. The doll is constant on carpet, where the bolts grip well. The doll may need extra support to stay upright when the bolts slip on hard flooring, particularly a silky floor. A small mat or a grippy pad under the feet will avoid sliding on a hard surface, so consider one. Non-standing feet don't have this issue, because the doll isn't standing in the first place, but if you're planning to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor, this is worth knowing about.
 
More Natural-Looking Without the Bolts
Last of all, and frequently overlooked, is how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. The bolts add a small amount of length to the foot, which can somewhat change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. If you care about specific proportions and plan to photograph the doll barefoot, this subtle effect, generally invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Non-standing feet lack the bolts and consequently this effect, leaving the feet slightly shorter and more natural-looking.
 
One of the Simplest Upgrades to Justify
What it comes down to is that most purchasers will find standing feet worth the extra cost, since they open up posing, display, storage, and shower options that non-standing feet don't. Skip them if, and only if, you'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 The Ultimate Lowdown on Modern Sex Dolls- What Nobody Tells You (https://forum.drapinballleague.com/showthread.php?tid=2983) 4f0277b  not to mention The No-Nonsense Look at Sex Dolls- The Real Talk (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=16712) which is worth considering with The No-Nonsense Look at Sex Dolls- Read Before You Buy (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-5198.html) as well as A Candid Guide to Sex Dolls Today- What to Expect (https://dark0de.org/showthread.php?tid=1564) as well as The Ultimate Guide to Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://punbb.skynettechnologies.us/viewtopic.php?pid=1351737#p1351737) bearing in mind The Ultimate Guide to Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=104057) bearing in mind A Candid Breakdown of Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://ulundi.online/mybb/showthread.php?tid=708) which is worth considering with A Brutally Honest Lowdown on Sex Dolls- Start Here (https://www.antiradary-forum.cz/viewtopic.php?p=32428#32428) which is worth considering with The Real Look at Sex Dolls Right Now- What Nobody Tells You (https://lorinacosmetics.com.ua/index.php?topic=1182.new#new) and The No-Nonsense Primer on Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=6500). Also check out  about his (https://mybb.xucce.com/showthread.php?tid=320) as well as  see this website (https://cbfunk.ch/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1545) together with  you could try these out (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=5316) on top of  why not look here (http://enterprise-nt.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=69689) alongside all  page (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=10530.new) bearing in mind  check that (https://www.registrofiatbarchetta.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2113911) together with  article source (https://anchen.com.ua/index.php?topic=436.new) bearing in mind  click here to read (http://mobile.diskusia.katasternehnutelnosti.sk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=83880) which is worth considering with  find more info (http://talknaija.com/viewtopic.php?t=300660) and  you could look here (https://zivotkostelecnadlabem.cz/viewtopic.php?t=893) for more.