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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Pros, Cons And Picks
Standing feet are one of those features that buyers don't think about until they need them, and then they discover the difference is vast. On the spec sheet it looks small, yet it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and even how she wears over time. One of the simplest ways to steer clear of an annoying purchase is to comprehend the difference before you order.
 
Why Non-Standing Dolls Can Only Sit or Lie Down
The basic difference couldn't be simpler. Standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles, which allow the doll to stand upright without support. Damage to the feet is the result of attempting to stand a doll with non-standing feet, which don't have these bolts and so only allow sitting or lying down. The bolts are the key, and everything else follows from whether they're present or not.
 
A Wider Range of Poses and Settings
When it comes to photography and display, standing feet are essential. A doll who can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without evident supports and displayed in a corner, a doorway, or wherever else she needs to be upright. It opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet, which is why most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Lying Her Down in a Shower Is Impractical and Dangerous
Shower use makes standing feet critical too. A shower with your doll only works if she can stand, as lying her down in one is both impractical and dangerous. The standing feet give her stability in a wet environment, and the metal bolts ensure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would. A real safety consideration is at play here: water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Weeks or Months Before the Damage Shows
Shower use deserves more detail, being the source of a lot of damaged dolls. Foam or filler material absorbs water when it gets wet, and non-standing feet have that material inside the ankle. The metal skeleton inside the leg is then rusted by the water, which takes weeks or months to become noticeable but is essentially unfixable once it starts. A doll with non-standing feet shouldn't ever be in the shower: the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions, no matter how cautious you are.
 
Space-Efficient Storage
Some setups make standing feet easier to store as well. 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 choice 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. Some customers prefer that the standing feet make it possible to store the doll in a way that's evident and accessible.
 
A More Involved Manufacturing Process
The disadvantage of standing feet is that they're slightly more costly and a little heavier. A more involved manufacturing process plus a small amount of weight from the metal bolts means a price normally a few percent above a doll with non-standing feet. Though the difference is small and it's normally worth the extra cost, knowing about it matters if you're purchasing on a very tight budget.
 
Bolts in Photos
Bare feet can make the bolts noticeable, which is the other drawback. High-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear on a doll can leave the bolts evident in photos, which some buyers find distracting. You can solve this minor aesthetic issue by covering the feet with closed shoes or opting for footwear that conceals the bolts, so don't avoid standing feet completely because of it.
 
Perfectly Adequate for Many Buyers
You don't need standing feet if you only want to use the doll in bed and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her; non-standing feet are cheaper and lighter. 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. For customers who know what they want, this is a completely valid choice.
 
No Hard Core Inside
Marginally softer and more elastic, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some customers. Not ordinarily enough to justify the choice on its own, this subtle difference is worth knowing about if maximum softness is what you're specifically after. 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.
 
A Common and Costly Mistake
Trying to stand the doll regardless, after forgetting what kind of feet they have, is the huge risk purchasers run with non-standing feet. This is a common oversight, 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 try to support her. Purchasing non-standing feet? Remember they're non-standing, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Purchase Standing Feet in the First Place
Then there's the question of whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll without them. The answer, in short, is no, not easily. Because the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing, adding them later means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, an expensive process that often doesn't work as well as the original. Acquire a doll with standing feet in the first place, rather than attempting to add them later, if you're considering a doll without them and think you might want them later.
 
Worth the Small Extra Cost
If you're choosing between standing and non-standing feet, the sensible advice is direct. Should you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower, standing feet are what you need. When you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, and display doesn't matter to you, non-standing feet are perfectly enough. For the doubtful, standing feet are the safer choice; they leave you free to do whatever you like with the doll and are worth the small extra cost.
 
Why Male Dolls Need Standing Feet More
Worth mentioning, too, is a gender consideration. More than female dolls, male dolls ordinarily upside from standing feet, being heavier and more difficult to store in any other way. Stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and needs more space, is how a 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be kept. It's a genuine benefit for buyers who don't have a lot of room that standing feet let male dolls store upright.
 
The Aesthetic Difference
To finish, the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is worth noting. Standing feet are slightly harder at the bottom, because of the bolts, and this can be evident when the doll is barefoot. Particularly on dolls with fragile features, some purchasers find the a little industrial look of the hard soles less aesthetically pleasing. Non-standing feet are softer and more natural-looking, which some purchasers 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.
 
The Maintenance Angle
There's a maintenance angle as well that's worth considering. Bolt security on standing feet needs checking from time to time; a loose one risks the foot or ankle, and a missing one risks the doll collapsing. If the bolts feel loose when you gently twist them to check, which you should do every few months, tighten them with the appropriate tool. No hardware means nothing to come loose, so non-standing feet don't have this issue and are slightly lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Standing Feet and Flooring
Distinct surfaces mean distinct standing behaviour, and the bolts influence it. Steady on carpet, the doll upsides from bolts that grip well. Hard flooring can make the bolts slip, particularly if the floor is smooth, so the doll may need additional support to stay upright. A small mat or a grippy pad under the feet will avoid sliding on a hard surface, so consider one. No issue with non-standing feet, as the doll isn't standing in the first place. Displaying a doll with standing feet on a hard floor is where it's worth knowing about.
 
If You Care About Exact Proportions
Frequently overlooked, there's a final consideration in how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. The foot gets a small quantity of extra length from the bolts, and that can somewhat change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. If you care about exact proportions and plan to photograph the doll barefoot, this subtle effect, generally invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. This effect isn't present in non-standing feet, as they don't have the bolts, so the feet are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Posing, Display, Storage and Shower Options
Bottom line: for most purchasers standing feet are worth the additional cost, opening up posing, display, storage and shower choices 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. Everyone else should choose standing feet, which are the better choice and one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Complete Breakdown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Truth (http://ahtop.top/showthread.php?tid=772) f0277b1  as well as A Quick Guide to Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny (http://guitarproof.free.fr/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=4122#4122) and The Complete Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- No Hype Just Facts (http://1.s.2.free.fr/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=677660). Also check out  this post (https://punbb.skynettechnologies.us/viewtopic.php?pid=1035645) bearing in mind  important source (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-1471.html) and  click to find out more (http://forum.ruchkontroliwyborow.pl/index.php?topic=118179.new) for more.