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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet: What The Difference Means
You won't think about standing feet until you need them, and then you'll find the difference is massive. The spec sheet gives it a line or less, but it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time. To avoid an irritating purchase, comprehend the difference before you order; it's one of the simplest ways.
 
Why Non-Standing Dolls Can Only Sit or Lie Down
There's an uncomplicated basic difference. Standing feet come with metal bolts embedded in the soles, and these permit the doll to stand upright without support. No bolts in non-standing feet means the doll can only sit or lie down, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Are the bolts there or not? That's the key, and everything else follows from it.
 
The Photographer's Choice
Standing feet are necessary for photography and display. Full-length poses without apparent supports, and display anywhere that needs her to be upright, such as a corner or doorway, are open to a doll that can stand unaided. 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.
 
Why Showers Demand Standing Feet
Showering is another case where standing feet are vital. Showering with your doll requires her to stand; the alternative, lying her down in a shower, is both impractical and hazardous. The standing feet give her stability in a wet environment, and the metal bolts make sure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would. Structural failure finally, and rust, can come from water absorption in non-standing feet; that's why this is a genuine safety consideration.
 
Why Shower Use Destroys So Many Dolls
Let's expand on shower use, because a lot of damaged dolls start there. Foam or filler material sits inside the ankle of non-standing feet, and it absorbs water when it gets wet. The metal skeleton inside the leg is then rusted by the water, which takes weeks or months to become apparent but is essentially 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.
 
Display Rather Than Hide
Storage is easier with standing feet in some setups. A hanging hook or a storage case isn't needed for a doll with standing feet, who can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet. 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 decent option. Standing feet allow storage that's apparent and accessible, something some purchasers prefer.
 
The Extra Cost Explained
A little more costly and marginally heavier: that's the drawback of standing feet. Expect the cost to be a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet, as the metal bolts add a small quantity of weight and the manufacturing process is more involved. Though the difference is small and it's ordinarily worth the extra cost, knowing about it matters if you're purchasing on a really tight budget.
 
A Minor Aesthetic Issue
The bolts can show if the feet are bare, which is the other downside. High-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear on a doll can leave the bolts noticeable in photos, which some buyers find distracting. This is a trivial aesthetic issue, and it can be solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or by picking footwear that conceals the bolts, so it's not a reason to stay away from standing feet entirely.
 
Putting the Savings Elsewhere
Non-standing feet are cheaper, lighter, and perfectly fine if the doll will only be used in bed and not displayed standing or taken in the shower. Where most of her life will be spent in a bed or on a sofa, non-standing feet are perfectly enough and leave money for upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. Buyers who know what they want can make this choice totally validly.
 
Feet That Feel Like the Rest of the Doll
Also, non-standing feet are a little softer and more pliable, something some purchasers find more comfortable to touch. Not typically 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.
 
Permanent Damage to the Feet
Attempting to stand the doll anyway, after forgetting what kind of feet they have, is the huge risk purchasers run with non-standing feet. Genuine damage comes of this common slip-up, as the foam inside the ankle can't take the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. The result is a doll that can no longer stand even if you attempt to support her, because the feet have been permanently damaged. Remember that non-standing feet are non-standing, if you're purchasing them, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Decide Before You Order
Then there's the question of whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll without them. To put it briefly, not easily, no. New hardware has to be installed by cutting into the feet if you add the bolts after that, and it's costly and frequently doesn't work as well as the original, since the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing. If you're considering purchasing a doll without standing feet, and you think you might want them later, it's better to purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later.
 
If You're Not Sure, Choose Standing
There's simple useful advice for buyers opting for between standing and non-standing feet. Photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or using her in the shower? Then you need standing feet. 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 acceptable. For the uncertain, 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.
 
Lying Down Storage Needs More Space
Another consideration worth mentioning concerns gender. More than female dolls, male dolls normally benefit from standing feet, being heavier and more tough to store in any other way. More space and pressure on the body are what a 45kg male doll that can't stand costs you, as he has to be stored lying down. Buyers who don't have a lot of room get a real advantage from standing feet, which give male dolls the ability to store upright.
 
Harder Soles Because of the Bolts
A final note is worth making on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Standing feet are a little harder at the bottom, because of the bolts, and this can be apparent when the doll is barefoot. Some purchasers find this less aesthetically satisfying, particularly on dolls with delicate features, because the hard soles look somewhat industrial. Some buyers prefer non-standing feet, which are softer and more natural-looking. 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.
 
A Quick Routine Check
Another angle worth considering is 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. A mild twist of the bolts every few months checks them; if they feel loose, tighten them with the fitting tool. There's no hardware to come loose with non-standing feet, so they don't have this issue and are slightly lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Standing Feet and Flooring
Different surfaces mean distinct standing behaviour, and the bolts impact it. Grip is good on carpet, and the doll is steady. If the floor is hard, and particularly silky, the bolts can slip and the doll may need additional support to stay upright. On hard surfaces, a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet is worth considering to avoid sliding. 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.
 
An Overlooked Detail: Proportions
There's a final consideration that's frequently overlooked, which is how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. Marginally changing the way the doll looks in barefoot photos is a possible effect of the small amount of length the bolts add 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. Because they don't have the bolts, non-standing feet don't have this effect, and so are a little shorter and more natural-looking.
 
What Standing Feet Open Up
Choices for posing, display, storage and the shower are opened up by standing feet, which non-standing feet can't match, making them worth the extra cost for most purchasers. 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. For everyone else, standing feet are the better choice, and they're one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this Your Ultimate Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- What Actually Matters (https://rosenfeld-tech.com/index.php?topic=834.new#new) f2b4ea4  on top of A Brutally Honest Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny (https://anchen.com.ua/index.php?topic=2557.new#new) on top of The No-Nonsense Deep Dive Into Modern Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=17548) not forgetting sites such as The Essential Primer on Sex Dolls Right Now- Read Before You Buy (https://anchen.com.ua/index.php?topic=2719.new#new) on top of The Ultimate Guide to Sex Dolls- What You Need to Know (https://mybb.xucce.com/showthread.php?tid=1248) alongside all A Brutally Honest Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- What You Need to Know (https://buckazoidtalk.org/index.php?topic=2999.new#new) not to mention The No-Nonsense Word on Modern Sex Dolls- No Hype Just Facts (https://www.fiorinofunclub.com/showthread.php?tid=9043) not forgetting sites such as The Full Lowdown on Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-5490.html) alongside all The No-Nonsense Breakdown of Modern Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny (https://mybb.xucce.com/showthread.php?tid=1806) and A Candid Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- Start Here (https://california.chat/showthread.php?tid=1298). Also check out  this contact form (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=5438) not to mention  reference (http://forum.anchorpointpodcast.com/viewtopic.php?t=388075) bearing in mind  read full report (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=103584) which is worth considering with  hop over to these guys (https://zivotkostelecnadlabem.cz/viewtopic.php?t=1042) not to mention  link (https://forum.qui-gonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=22703) and don't forget  top article (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=103176) not forgetting sites such as  read more here (http://ahtop.top/showthread.php?tid=268) not forgetting sites such as  more information (http://rc.zeitup.hera-software.de/thread-11220.html) as well as  advice (https://my-mobile.eu/viewtopic.php?t=10859) and  read more here (http://team-uber.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1603) for more.