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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: What To Pick And Why
Few buyers think about standing feet beforehand, yet the difference, once they need them, is gigantic. A small detail on the spec sheet, sure, but it changes how the doll stores, photographs and wears over time, as well as what you can do with her. Grasp the difference before ordering and you'll have stayed away from an irritating purchase in one of the simplest ways possible.
 
The Bolts Are the Key
At its most basic, the difference is straightforward. Standing feet come with metal bolts embedded in the soles, and these permit the doll to stand upright without support. Without these bolts, non-standing feet limit the doll to sitting or lying down, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Everything else flows from the bolts, which are the key, and whether they're present or not.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Can't Do
When it comes to photography and display, standing feet are critical. If a doll can stand unaided, full-length poses without apparent supports are possible, as is display in a corner, a doorway or anywhere else that requires her to be upright. This opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet, and it's the main reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Metal Bolts Keep Water Out of the Feet
Shower use makes standing feet necessary too. Lying her down in a shower is impractical and unsafe, so showering with your doll means she needs to stand. The feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would, because the metal bolts make sure that, and the standing feet give her stability in a wet environment. A real safety consideration is at play here: water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
No Precaution Is Enough
The shower use point needs expanding, since so many damaged dolls are down to it. There's foam or filler material inside the ankle with 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 visible but is fundamentally unfixable once it starts. The water will find its way in irrespective of your precautions, so a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how diligent you are.
 
Evident and Accessible Storage
In some setups, a doll with standing feet is also easier to store. Without needing a hanging hook or a storage case, a doll with standing feet can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet. Without room for a hanging setup, this is a space-efficient choice, and for anyone who wants to display the doll rather than keep her hidden it's a solid one. Standing feet make apparent and accessible storage possible, which suits some buyers best.
 
What Standing Feet Cost
Standing feet cost a little more and weigh marginally more, and that's the downside. Metal bolts add a small amount of weight to the doll. Manufacturing is also more involved. The upshot is a price that's generally a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. Buying on a really tight budget? The difference is small and normally worth the extra cost, but it's worth knowing about.
 
A Minor Aesthetic Issue
If the feet are bare, the bolts can become apparent; that's the other disadvantage. If the doll wears high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be visible in photos, which some buyers find distracting. It's a trivial aesthetic issue, solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or choosing footwear that conceals the bolts, and not a reason to steer clear of standing feet totally.
 
The Case for Non-Standing Feet
Non-standing feet are cheaper and lighter, and they're fine for purchasers 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 perfectly acceptable if she'll spend most of her life in a bed or on a sofa, and the money saved can be redirected to articulated hands, a better wig or other upgrades. A completely valid choice, this, for customers who know what they want.
 
The Tactile Side of Non-Standing Feet
Marginally softer and more adaptable, non-standing feet are more comfortable to touch for some buyers. 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 more like the rest of the doll and less like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Attempting to Stand the Doll Anyway
The big risk with non-standing feet is that customers forget what kind of feet they have and try to stand the doll in any case. Genuine damage comes of this usual error, as the foam inside the ankle can't take the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. Result: permanently damaged feet, and a doll that can no longer stand, even with your support. Remember that non-standing feet are non-standing, if you're acquiring them, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
If You Might Want Them Later
A further question is whether a doll that doesn't have standing feet can have them retrofitted. The short answer is that it can't readily be done. During manufacturing the bolts are embedded in the soles; doing it afterwards means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is costly and regularly doesn't work as well as the original. Thinking of buying a doll without standing feet, but might want them later? Better to purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place than to try to add them later.
 
Standing Feet Don't Limit What You Can Do
For purchasers who are selecting between standing and non-standing feet, the practical advice is uncomplicated. Plans to photograph the doll, display her standing or use her in the shower mean you need standing feet. Non-standing feet will do perfectly well if you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa and don't care about display. When in doubt, standing feet win, since they leave every choice open and cost only a little more.
 
Male Dolls Benefit More From Standing Feet
There's a gender consideration as well that's worth mentioning. Because male dolls are heavier and more hard to store in any other way, they usually get more from standing feet than female dolls do. If a 45kg male doll can't stand, he has to be stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space. It's a genuine benefit for customers who don't have a lot of room that standing feet let male dolls store upright.
 
Industrial-Looking Soles on Delicate Dolls
To finish, the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is worth noting. With the doll barefoot, the a little harder bottom of standing feet, down to the bolts, can be evident. The hard soles look slightly industrial, so some purchasers find this less aesthetically pleasing, particularly on dolls with fragile features. Softness and a natural look are what non-standing feet offer, and some purchasers prefer them. If barefoot photos are a priority, factor this trade-off into your decision; it only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot.
 
A Loose Bolt Can Damage the Foot or Ankle
It's worth considering the maintenance angle as well. 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. Every few months, check the bolts by gently twisting them, and tighten them with the suitable tool if they feel loose. Non-standing feet escape this issue because there's no hardware to come loose, which makes them a little lower-maintenance long term.
 
Avoiding Sliding
On different surfaces, the bolts impact how the doll stands. Constant on carpet, the doll advantages from bolts that grip well. If the floor is hard, and especially silky, the bolts can slip and the doll may need extra support to stay upright. Consider a small mat or a grippy pad beneath her feet if the surface is hard; it stops sliding. 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.
 
Bolts Add a Little Length to the Foot
There's a final consideration that's often overlooked, which is how standing feet impact the doll's overall proportions. A little 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. Subtle as the effect is, and typically invisible in shoes, it's worth knowing about if you plan to photograph the doll barefoot and care about specific proportions. This effect isn't present in non-standing feet, as they don't have the bolts, so the feet are a little shorter and more natural-looking.
 
One of the Simplest Upgrades to Justify
At the end of the day, standing feet are worth the additional cost for most purchasers, as they open up alternatives for posing, display, storage and the shower that non-standing feet don't. Certain the doll will only ever be used in bed, and never displayed or photographed standing? Then skip them. Nobody else should. For everyone else, standing feet are the better choice, and they're one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out  additional resources (http://pipo.com.ua/forum/index.php?showtopic=29761) not to mention  check out your url (https://app.pagetelegram.com/viewtopic.php?t=100449) and  learn the facts here now (http://forum.dcm-works.net/viewtopic.php?t=12242) for more.