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Standing Feet Or Non-Standing Feet? The Differences Explained
Standing feet are one of those features that purchasers don't think about until they need them, and then they discover the difference is vast. Small detail on the spec sheet, huge consequences: what the doll can do, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time all change. An annoying purchase can be steered clear of in one of the simplest ways: grasp the difference before you order.
 
The Bolts Are the Key
It's a simple difference at heart. Embedded in the soles of standing feet, metal bolts let the doll 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. Everything else flows from the bolts, which are the key, and whether they're present or not.
 
Important for Photography and Display
Photography and display both require standing feet. With a doll that can stand unaided you get full-length poses without visible supports and display in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else that needs her 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.
 
Standing Feet Are Also Essential for Showers
In the shower, too, standing feet are crucial. It's impractical and risky to lie her down in a shower, which is why a doll for showering with needs to be able to stand. 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. A real safety consideration is at play here: water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Foam or Filler Inside the Ankle
A lot of damaged dolls come from shower use, so the point is worth expanding. Foam or filler material absorbs water when it gets wet, and non-standing feet have that material inside the ankle. Once it starts, the rusting of the metal skeleton inside the leg by the water is basically unfixable, though it takes weeks or months to become evident. A doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how attentive you are, because the water will find its way in irrespective of your precautions.
 
Visible and Accessible Storage
Standing feet bring easier storage, too, 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. Without room for a hanging setup, this is a space-efficient option, and for anyone who wants to display the doll rather than keep her hidden it's a decent one. The standing feet make it possible to store the doll in a way that's noticeable and accessible, which some customers prefer.
 
The Extra Cost Explained
Their downside is merely being a little more costly and somewhat heavier. You'll typically 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. For customers on a really tight budget it's worth knowing about, even though the difference is small and it's usually worth the extra cost.
 
Closed Shoes Hide the Bolts
The bolts can become apparent if the feet are bare, and that's the other drawback. With high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be evident in photos, something some purchasers find distracting. Steering clear of standing feet entirely over this would be unnecessary; it's a minor aesthetic issue that closed shoes, or footwear that conceals the bolts, will solve.
 
Non-Standing Feet: Cheaper and Lighter
They're cheaper and lighter, and non-standing feet are fine for purchasers who only want to use the doll in bed and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her. For a doll who'll chiefly be on a bed or sofa, perfectly adequate non-standing feet free up cash for other upgrades, such as articulated hands or a better wig. Where buyers know what they want, this is an entirely valid choice.
 
Comfortable to Touch
Non-standing feet are slightly softer and more flexible too, and some purchasers find that more comfortable to touch. It's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness, though this is a subtle difference and not ordinarily enough to justify the choice on its own. 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.
 
Foam in the Ankle Can't Take the Weight
Attempting to stand the doll anyway, after forgetting what kind of feet they have, is the big risk customers run with non-standing feet. The foam inside the ankle will tear or collapse under the doll's weight, since it can't support it, so this usual oversight causes real damage. What results is a doll that can't stand any more even with support, as the feet have been permanently damaged. Keep in mind that non-standing feet are non-standing, if that's what you're buying, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
New Hardware Rarely Works as Well
Can standing feet be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them? That's a question too. In short, no, not readily. Cutting into the feet and installing new hardware is what adding the bolts subsequently needs, which is costly and often doesn't work as well as the original; the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing. Thinking of purchasing a doll without standing feet, but might want them later? Better to acquire a doll with standing feet in the first place than to try to add them later.
 
Worth the Small Extra Cost
Deciding between standing and non-standing feet comes with simple practical advice. Photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower? Then you need standing feet. For use only in bed or on a sofa, with no care about display, 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 extra cost.
 
Weight and Storage Together
Another consideration worth mentioning concerns gender. Male dolls are heavier and harder to store in any other way, so they typically benefit from standing feet more than female dolls. 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. Standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright, which is a genuine benefit for customers who don't have a lot of room.
 
The Aesthetic Difference
Standing and non-standing feet differ aesthetically, which is worth a final note. Marginally harder at the bottom is how standing feet are, because of the bolts, and it can be apparent when the doll is barefoot. Some buyers don't find this aesthetically satisfying, especially on dolls with delicate features, since the hard soles look somewhat industrial. Softness and a natural look are what non-standing feet offer, and some customers prefer them. This is a trade-off that only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot, and it's worth factoring into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Maintenance: Check the Bolts Periodically
Another angle worth considering is maintenance. Every few months, bolts on standing feet want a once-over, because one that works loose can damage the foot or ankle, and one that drops out altogether can bring the doll down. Gently twist the bolts every few months to check them, and if they feel loose, tighten them with the suitable tool. Non-standing feet don't have this issue, because there's no hardware to come loose, which makes them a little lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Smooth Floors Need Extra Support
Another effect of the bolts is on how the doll stands on distinct surfaces. The doll is steady on carpet because the bolts grip well there. The doll may need additional support to stay upright when the bolts slip on hard flooring, especially a smooth floor. Sliding on a hard surface? A small mat or grippy pad under the feet avoids it. Worth knowing about if you're displaying a doll with standing feet on a hard floor; non-standing feet don't have it, the doll not standing in the first place.
 
More Natural-Looking Without the Bolts
There's a final consideration that's frequently overlooked, which is how standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. Adding a small amount of length to the foot, the bolts can a little change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Normally invisible in shoes, this subtle effect is worth knowing about if you're planning to photograph the doll barefoot and you care about exact proportions. Non-standing feet lack the bolts and thus this effect, leaving the feet slightly shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Posing, Display, Storage and Shower Options
Alternatives for posing, display, storage and the shower are opened up by standing feet, which non-standing feet can't match, making them worth the additional cost for most purchasers. Nobody should skip them unless they'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 rosslink. Also check out check over here for more.