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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet: What The Difference Means
Think of standing feet as a feature nobody thinks about until they need it, when the difference proves huge. 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. One of the simplest ways to steer clear of an irritating purchase is to understand the difference before you order.
 
What Makes a Foot a Standing Foot
There's a simple basic difference. Standing feet come with metal bolts embedded in the soles, and these permit the doll to stand upright without support. If the feet are non-standing, there are no bolts, so the doll can only sit or lie down; stand her and you'll damage the feet. It all hinges on the bolts, with everything else following from whether they're present or not.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Can't Do
It's standing feet that photography and display can't do without. Photographed in full-length poses without noticeable supports, and displayed in a corner, a doorway or anywhere else that needs her upright: that's what a doll that can stand unaided can do. With standing feet, a wide range of poses and settings opens up that non-standing feet can't match; it's the primary reason most photographers specify them when ordering.
 
Water Absorption Leads to Rust
Also essential is standing feet for shower use. She needs to stand if the plan is a shower together, because a doll lying down in a shower is impractical and hazardous. The metal bolts ensure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would, and the standing feet give her stability in a wet environment. Water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure, so this is a real safety consideration.
 
No Precaution Is Enough
Worth expanding is the shower use point, as it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. 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. 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 diligent you are.
 
When You Lack Room for a Hanging Setup
Easier storage is another thing standing feet offer in some setups. You can store a doll with standing feet upright in a corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet without a hanging hook or a storage case. A great option for buyers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden, this is also space-efficient for those who don't have room for a hanging setup. The standing feet make it possible to store the doll in a way that's visible and accessible, which some customers prefer.
 
A Few Percent More Expensive
Standing feet are a little more costly and somewhat heavier, which is their downside. Somewhat more weight comes from the metal bolts, and the more involved manufacturing process pushes the price normally a few percent above a doll with non-standing feet. For purchasers on a very tight budget it's worth knowing about, even though the difference is small and it's ordinarily worth the additional cost.
 
Opting for Footwear That Conceals Them
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 purchasers find distracting. Cover the feet with closed shoes or pick footwear that conceals the bolts and this small aesthetic issue is solved, so it's not a reason to steer clear of standing feet completely.
 
Non-Standing Feet: Cheaper and Lighter
Non-standing feet cost less and weigh less, and they suit buyers 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 sufficient for a doll who mostly lives in a bed or on a sofa. Totally valid is this choice for purchasers who know what they want.
 
No Hard Core Inside
Non-standing feet are also marginally softer and more adaptable, which some customers find more comfortable to touch. 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.
 
A Doll That Can No Longer Stand
The huge risk with non-standing feet: customers forget what kind of feet they have and attempt to stand the doll anyway. Expect genuine damage from this common mistake, because the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. You end up with a doll that can no longer stand even with your support, since the feet have been permanently damaged. Remember that non-standing feet are non-standing, if you're buying them, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Why Retrofitting Doesn't Work Well
Another question is whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. The short answer is that it can't readily be done. During manufacturing the bolts are embedded in the soles; doing it later means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is costly and regularly doesn't work as well as the original. Considering a doll without standing feet, and think you might want them later? Buy a doll with standing feet in the first place; it's better than attempting to add them later.
 
Bed or Sofa Only: Non-Standing Is Fine
There's simple sensible advice for customers choosing between standing and non-standing feet. If any of photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or utilising her in the shower is on the cards, you need standing feet. If display doesn't matter and you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, non-standing feet are perfectly enough. Undecided purchasers are safer with standing feet, which restrict nothing and justify their small additional cost.
 
Weight and Storage Together
There's also a gender consideration worth mentioning. Male dolls typically benefit from standing feet more than female dolls, because they're heavier and more tricky to store in any other way. Storage lying down, which puts pressure on the body and needs more space, is the only choice for a 45kg male doll that can't stand. With standing feet, male dolls can be stored upright, a real benefit for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
What Barefoot Photos Reveal
A final note is worth making on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Because of the bolts, standing feet are somewhat harder at the bottom, which can be apparent when the doll is barefoot. Some purchasers consider it less aesthetically pleasing, especially with fragile features, because of the marginally industrial look of the hard soles. Non-standing feet are softer and more natural-looking, which some purchasers prefer. The trade-off only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot; if barefoot photos are a priority, it's worth factoring into your decision.
 
Tighten With the Appropriate Tool
It's worth considering the maintenance angle as well. The bolts in standing feet need a periodic check to confirm they're secure, because the worst case is a bolt falling out entirely and the doll collapsing, with a loose one damaging the foot or ankle on the way there. If the bolts feel loose when you gently twist them to check, which you should do every few months, tighten them with the fitting tool. Over the long run, non-standing feet need a little less maintenance, because they don't have hardware that can come loose.
 
How the Bolts Behave on Different Surfaces
Standing on distinct surfaces is also affected by the bolts. Constant on carpet, the doll benefits from bolts that grip well. The doll may need extra support to stay upright when the bolts slip on hard flooring, particularly a smooth floor. On hard surfaces, a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet is worth considering to avoid sliding. This is worth knowing about if you plan to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor. Non-standing feet don't have the issue, because the doll isn't standing in the first place.
 
Generally Invisible in Shoes
A final, regularly overlooked, consideration is the effect of standing feet on the doll's overall proportions. Adding a small quantity of length to the foot, the bolts can slightly change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. 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. Somewhat shorter and more natural-looking, non-standing feet don't have this effect, since they don't have the bolts.
 
Bed-Only Dolls Don't Need Them
The additional cost of standing feet is worth it for most purchasers, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower alternatives that non-standing feet don't; that's the bottom line. The exception is the customer who's certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. Standing feet are better for everyone else, and they're among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this A Candid Rundown of Sex Dolls Today- The Stuff That Matters (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=104092) 87145a5  which is worth considering with A Straight-Up Word on Modern Sex Dolls- Read Before You Buy (https://california.chat/showthread.php?tid=1478) alongside all An Honest Look at Sex Dolls- Start Here (https://gbill.ru/forums/topic/1409/an-honest-look-at-sex-dolls-start-here/view/post_id/1413) not to mention The Only Rundown of Sex Dolls- No Hype Just Facts (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=53965.new#new) bearing in mind Your Ultimate Overview of Sex Dolls- Read Before You Buy (https://www.forum.lahordedusaves.fr/showthread.php?tid=1254) not forgetting sites such as A Straight-Up Rundown of Sex Dolls- What to Expect (https://buckazoidtalk.org/index.php?topic=2716.new#new) on top of A Brutally Honest Word on Sex Dolls Right Now- The Real Talk (https://avtechforums.com/showthread.php?tid=153107) bearing in mind The Only Breakdown of Modern Sex Dolls- What Nobody Tells You (https://thesolowargamer.com/showthread.php?tid=17177) not to mention A No-BS Guide to Sex Dolls Right Now- The Real Talk (http://forum.ruchkontroliwyborow.pl/index.php?topic=125216.new#new) and The Ultimate Look at Modern Sex Dolls- The Stuff That Matters (https://gelsenkirchen1904.de/thread-4768.html). Also check out  look at here (https://www.registrofiatbarchetta.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2113447) together with  visit your url (https://www.fiorinofunclub.com/showthread.php?tid=7408) and  discover this (https://forum.oldgrumpydog.com/index.php?topic=6296.new) for more.