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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Pros, Cons And Picks
You won't think about standing feet until you need them, and then you'll find the difference is massive. Small detail on the spec sheet, large consequences: what the doll can do, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time all change. Get to grips with the difference before you order and you've taken one of the simplest steps towards evading an annoying purchase.
 
What Makes a Foot a Standing Foot
Straightforward is the basic difference. The doll can stand upright without support because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. No bolts in non-standing feet means the doll can only sit or lie down, and trying to stand her will damage the feet. Everything else flows from the bolts, which are the key, and whether they're present or not.
 
Upright Without Props
Standing feet are a must 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.
 
Metal Bolts Keep Water Out of the Feet
Also vital is standing feet for shower use. Want to shower with your doll? She has to be able to stand, since lying her down in a shower is impractical and risky. In a wet environment the standing feet give her stability, while the metal bolts make sure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would. This is a real safety consideration, because water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Basically Unfixable Once It Starts
A lot of damaged dolls come from shower use, so the point is worth expanding. Non-standing feet have foam or filler material inside the ankle, and that material 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 evident but is essentially unfixable once it starts. Anyway of your precautions, the water will find its way in, which is why a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower however attentive you are.
 
Storing Her Standing Up
There's also easier storage with standing feet in some setups. With standing feet she can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet, without the need for a hanging hook or a storage case. This is a space-efficient alternative for buyers who don't have room for a hanging setup, and it's a good option for purchasers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. Noticeable and accessible storage is made possible by the standing feet, which some buyers prefer.
 
The Disadvantage: A little Pricier and Heavier
The drawback of standing feet is that they're slightly more costly and slightly heavier. You'll generally pay a few percent more than for non-standing feet, because the metal bolts add a small amount of weight and manufacturing is more involved. Small as the difference is, and normally worth the extra cost, it's worth knowing about if you're buying on an extremely tight budget.
 
Not a Reason to Avoid Standing Feet
The bolts can become noticeable if the feet are bare, and that's the other drawback. With high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be noticeable in photos, something some purchasers find distracting. Preventing standing feet entirely over this would be unnecessary; it's a small aesthetic issue that closed shoes, or footwear that hides the bolts, will solve.
 
Fine for Bed-Only Dolls
Fine for customers who only want to use the doll in bed and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her, non-standing feet are also cheaper and lighter. For a doll who'll chiefly be on a bed or sofa, perfectly sufficient non-standing feet free up cash for other upgrades, such as articulated hands or a better wig. Completely valid is this choice for customers who know what they want.
 
Maximum Softness
Non-standing feet are slightly softer and more adaptable, and some purchasers find them more comfortable to touch as a result. A subtle difference, not ordinarily enough to justify the choice on its own, this is still worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. The feet on non-standing dolls feel less like they have a hard core inside them, and more like the rest of the doll.
 
The Big Risk With Non-Standing Feet
Non-standing feet carry a sizable risk, which is buyers forgetting what kind of feet they have and attempting to stand the doll regardless. This is a common error, and it causes real damage, because the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. A doll that can no longer stand, even if you try to support her, is the result, because the feet have been permanently damaged. If non-standing feet are what you're purchasing, remember that they're non-standing and don't test their limits.
 
Acquire Standing Feet in the First Place
Can standing feet be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them? That's a question too. Briefly: no, and definitely not easily. Adding the bolts after that requires cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and regularly doesn't work as well as the original, because they're embedded in the soles during manufacturing. Considering a doll without standing feet, and think you might want them later? Acquire a doll with standing feet in the first place; it's better than trying to add them later.
 
Photography, Display or Shower: You Need Standing Feet
The sensible advice on opting for between standing and non-standing feet is direct. For photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower, 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. 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 additional cost.
 
Male Dolls Benefit More From Standing Feet
There's a gender consideration as well that's worth mentioning. Male dolls are heavier and harder to store in any other way, so they ordinarily upside from standing feet more than female dolls. Stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space, is how a 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be kept. A real upside for customers who don't have a lot of room is that standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright.
 
What Barefoot Photos Reveal
One final note: the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Standing feet are slightly harder at the bottom, because of the bolts, and this can be visible when the doll is barefoot. The hard soles look a little industrial, so some buyers find this less aesthetically satisfying, particularly on dolls with delicate features. Some buyers prefer the softer, more natural look of non-standing feet. This trade-off only matters when you're photographing the doll barefoot, so factor it into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
A Bolt That Falls Out Can Make the Doll Collapse
There's also a maintenance angle that's worth considering. Standing feet need to be checked periodically to make sure the bolts are secure, because a loose bolt can damage the foot or the ankle, and a bolt that falls out entirely can cause the doll to collapse. Every few months, give the bolts a mild twist to check them, and tighten them with the suitable tool if they feel loose. A little lower-maintenance in the long run, non-standing feet don't have this issue as there's no hardware to come loose.
 
A Small Mat or Grippy Pad
The bolts affect how the doll stands on different surfaces as well. Grip is great on carpet, and the doll is stable. The doll may need extra support to stay upright on hard flooring, where the bolts can slip, especially if the floor is silky. On a hard surface, consider employing a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet to avoid sliding. It only concerns standing feet: non-standing feet don't have the issue because the doll isn't standing in the first place, but displaying one on a hard floor makes it worth knowing about.
 
How Standing Feet Change the Look
The doll's overall proportions are influenced by standing feet, a final consideration that's frequently overlooked. In barefoot photos, the way the doll looks can be somewhat changed by the small quantity of length the bolts add to the foot. If you care about exact proportions and plan to photograph the doll barefoot, this subtle effect, usually invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Non-standing feet don't have this effect, because they don't have the bolts, so the feet are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Extra Cost for Extra Options
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. Anyone else should go for standing feet, the better choice and one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Ultimate Look at Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://lorinacosmetics.com.ua/index.php?topic=2149.new#new) 9872e94  not forgetting sites such as The Full Look at Sex Dolls Right Now- Before You Spend a Penny (https://forums.librenetwork.org/showthread.php?tid=1709) and A No-BS Overview of Modern Sex Dolls- What Actually Matters (https://forum.krystynajanda.pl/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=104399). Also check out  read (https://cbfunk.ch/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1234) together with  browse this site (http://mobile.diskusia.katasternehnutelnosti.sk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=84015) bearing in mind  go right here (http://enterprise-nt.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=68906) which is worth considering with  find more (https://forum.makethemmove.com/showthread.php?tid=89992) bearing in mind  see this site (https://cbfunk.ch/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1486) not forgetting sites such as  visit this web-site (https://fitnessnationforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1815) as well as  hop over to this website (https://dreamstation.site/showthread.php?tid=5186) together with  click here now (http://forum.anchorpointpodcast.com/viewtopic.php?t=386204) not to mention  check this out (http://pipo.com.ua/forum/index.php?showtopic=29305) and  click now (https://catrachosporelmundo.com/index.php?topic=10629.new) for more.