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What Are Standing Feet? Standing Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained
You won't think about standing feet until you need them, and then you'll find the difference is gigantic. Small on the spec sheet, it still 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 straightforward enough if you comprehend the difference before you order.
 
Trying to Stand Her Will Damage the Feet
It's an uncomplicated difference at heart. Metal bolts embedded in the soles of standing feet permit the doll to stand upright without support. Without these bolts, non-standing feet limit the doll to sitting or lying down, and trying to stand her will damage the feet. The bolts are the key, and everything else follows from whether they're present or not.
 
Why Photographers Specify Standing Feet
You need standing feet for photography and display. A doll who can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without apparent supports and displayed in a corner, a doorway, or wherever else she needs to be upright. Poses and settings in a wide range become possible, which non-standing feet rule out, and most photographers specify standing feet when ordering for precisely that reason.
 
Standing Feet Are Also Essential for Showers
Standing feet are crucial for the shower as well. Lying her down in a shower is impractical and hazardous, so showering with your doll means she needs to stand. A wet environment is no issue for stability with standing feet, and the metal bolts make sure the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would. This is a real safety consideration; water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Essentially Unfixable Once It Starts
It's worth expanding on shower use, since 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. Once it starts, the rusting of the metal skeleton inside the leg by the water is essentially unfixable, though it takes weeks or months to become noticeable. A doll with non-standing feet shouldn't ever be in the shower: the water will find its way in anyway of your precautions, no matter how careful you are.
 
Upright in a Corner, Wardrobe or Cabinet
Easier storage is another thing standing feet offer in some setups. 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. This works as a space-efficient alternative when there's no room for a hanging setup, and it's a great alternative if you want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. Visible and accessible storage is made possible by the standing feet, which some buyers prefer.
 
A Few Percent More Expensive
On the disadvantage, standing feet are a little more expensive and marginally heavier. Price-wise, a doll with standing feet is generally a few percent higher than one with non-standing feet; the metal bolts add a small quantity of weight and manufacturing is more involved. Though the difference is small and it's generally worth the additional cost, knowing about it matters if you're purchasing on an incredibly tight budget.
 
Bolts Showing When the Feet Are Bare
Another downside is that the bolts can become evident if the feet are bare. Distracting to some purchasers is the possibility that the bolts are apparent in photos on a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. This is a trivial aesthetic issue, and it can be solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or by choosing footwear that conceals the bolts, so it's not a reason to avoid standing feet completely.
 
Non-Standing Feet: Cheaper and Lighter
Purchasers who only want to use the doll in bed, and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her, will find non-standing feet fine, as well as cheaper and lighter. Articulated hands or a better wig could be paid for with the savings, and non-standing feet are perfectly sufficient for a doll who mainly lives in a bed or on a sofa. It's a completely valid choice if you know what you want.
 
Comfortable to Touch
Somewhat softer and more elastic, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some purchasers. It's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness, though this is a subtle difference and not normally enough to justify the choice on its own. The feet of non-standing dolls feel more like the rest of her and less as if there's a hard core inside.
 
Remember They're Non-Standing
Customers sometimes forget what kind of feet they have and attempt to stand the doll in any case, which is the large risk with non-standing feet. Expect real damage from this widespread error, 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.
 
Can Standing Feet Be Retrofitted?
Can standing feet be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them? That's a question too. Not readily; that's the short answer. Adding the bolts subsequently requires cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and frequently doesn't work as well as the original, because they're embedded in the soles during manufacturing. Acquire 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.
 
Worth the Small Extra Cost
Direct is the functional advice for buyers picking between standing and non-standing feet. If any of photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or using her in the shower is on the cards, you need standing feet. If you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, and you don't care about display, non-standing feet are perfectly adequate. When in doubt, standing feet win, since they leave every choice open and cost only a little more.
 
Pressure on the Body When Lying Down
Gender plays a part too, and it's worth mentioning. Generally, standing feet advantage male dolls more than female dolls, because male dolls are heavier and more difficult to store in any other way. A 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be stored lying down, and that puts pressure on the body and requires more space. Storing upright becomes possible for male dolls with standing feet, a genuine advantage if you don't have a lot of room.
 
Evident Hardness at the Bottom
The aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet deserves a final note. The bottom of standing feet is marginally harder because of the bolts, something that can be visible when the doll is barefoot. The hard soles look marginally industrial, so some customers find this less aesthetically pleasing, particularly on dolls with fragile features. More natural-looking and softer are non-standing feet, which some customers prefer. Barefoot photos being a priority makes this trade-off worth factoring into your decision, since it only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot.
 
Non-Standing Feet Are Lower-Maintenance
One more angle worth considering: maintenance. Periodic checks keep standing feet safe, given that a loose bolt can damage the foot or the ankle and a bolt falling out completely can cause the doll to collapse. Check the bolts every few months by gently twisting them, and if they feel loose, tighten them with the fitting tool. In the long run non-standing feet are a little lower-maintenance, since there's no hardware to come loose and so no such issue.
 
Silky Floors Need Extra Support
The bolts also impact how the doll stands on distinct surfaces. The doll is stable on carpet, where the bolts grip well. Particularly if the floor is silky, the bolts can slip on hard flooring, and the doll may need extra support to stay upright. To stop sliding on a hard surface, consider a small mat or a grippy pad beneath the feet. If you're planning to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor, know this. Non-standing feet are exempt, as the doll isn't standing in the first place.
 
If You Care About Exact Proportions
A final consideration is frequently overlooked: how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. The way the doll looks in barefoot photos can a little change, as the bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot. You in all likelihood 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. A little shorter and more natural-looking, non-standing feet don't have this effect, since they don't have the bolts.
 
What Standing Feet Open Up
Standing feet are worth the additional cost for most purchasers, which is the bottom line, because 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. For all other buyers, standing feet are the better choice and among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Essential Rundown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://bloodhunterviktor.com/bhforums/showthread.php?tid=1376) 15585ff  alongside all The Only Overview of Sex Dolls Right Now- What to Expect (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=17233) together with The Ultimate Word on Modern Sex Dolls- The Truth (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=4138#4138) and don't forget The Only Guide to Sex Dolls Today- The Truth (https://anchen.com.ua/index.php?topic=2947.new#new) together with An Honest Rundown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://california.chat/showthread.php?tid=1363) not to mention A Brutally Honest Primer on Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=104227) bearing in mind The Essential Lowdown on Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy (https://punbb.skynettechnologies.us/viewtopic.php?pid=1349623#p1349623) and don't forget A Straight-Up Look at Modern Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://forum.makethemmove.com/showthread.php?tid=91253) on top of The Full Rundown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Real Talk (http://ahtop.top/showthread.php?tid=721) and A Brutally Honest Look at Modern Sex Dolls- The Stuff That Matters (http://1.s.2.free.fr/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=676293). Also check out  visit our website (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=7563) not forgetting sites such as  read full report (http://1.s.2.free.fr/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=555868) and  visit this web-site (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=2740) for more.