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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained For Sex Doll Buyers
Nobody gives standing feet an idea until the day they need them, and that's when the vast difference becomes evident. On the spec sheet it looks trivial, yet it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs, and even how she wears over time. An annoying purchase can be avoided in one of the simplest ways: grasp the difference before you order.
 
Attempting to Stand Her Will Damage the Feet
At its most basic, the difference is simple. Metal bolts embedded in the soles of standing feet 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. The key is the bolts, and everything else follows from whether they're there.
 
Corners, Doorways and Anywhere Upright
Standing feet are a must for photography and display. A doll that stands unaided can be photographed full-length with no apparent supports, and displayed in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else she needs to be upright. That's the principal reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering: it opens up a wide range of poses and settings that non-standing feet can't manage.
 
If You Want to Shower With Your Doll
Standing feet are necessary for the shower as well. Showering with your doll requires her to stand; the alternative, lying her down in a shower, is both impractical and risky. Her stability in a wet environment is down to the standing feet, and the metal bolts keep the feet from absorbing water the way non-standing feet would. A genuine safety consideration is at play here: water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
The Source of a Lot of Damaged Dolls
It's worth expanding on shower use, since 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. After that, water rusts the metal skeleton inside the leg; you won't see it for weeks or months, and it's fundamentally unfixable once it starts. Diligent or not, a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower; the water will find its way in whatever precautions you take.
 
Display Rather Than Hide
Standing feet bring easier storage, too, in some setups. Standing feet let you store the doll upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet, without a hanging hook or a storage case. For buyers 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 solid alternative. Storing the doll in a way that's apparent and accessible is possible with standing feet, and some buyers prefer that.
 
Very Tight Budgets and Standing Feet
Their disadvantage is merely being slightly more expensive and a little heavier. Few percent higher is the usual cost versus a doll with non-standing feet, with the metal bolts adding a small amount of weight and the manufacturing process being more involved. For customers on a very tight budget it's worth knowing about, even though the difference is small and it's ordinarily worth the extra cost.
 
Bolts Showing When the Feet Are Bare
The bolts can become visible if the feet are bare, and that's the other downside. On a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be visible in photos, which some buyers find distracting. This is a minor aesthetic issue, and it can be solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or by choosing footwear that hides the bolts, so it's not a reason to steer clear of standing feet completely.
 
Non-Standing Feet: Cheaper and Lighter
Non-standing feet are cheaper and lighter, and they're fine for customers 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 mostly be on a bed or sofa, perfectly enough non-standing feet free up cash for other upgrades, such as articulated hands or a better wig. Where customers know what they want, this is an entirely valid choice.
 
A Subtle Difference
Non-standing feet are also marginally softer and more pliable, which some customers find more comfortable to touch. Specifically looking for maximum softness? Then this subtle difference, though not generally enough to justify the choice on its own, is worth knowing about. A hard core inside isn't what you feel in the feet on non-standing dolls; they feel more like the rest of the doll.
 
Foam in the Ankle Can't Take the Weight
Non-standing feet carry a large risk, which is buyers forgetting what kind of feet they have and attempting to stand the doll anyway. This typical mistake causes real damage: the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, so it tears or collapses. The result: the feet are permanently damaged, and the doll can no longer stand even if you attempt to support her. If non-standing feet are what you're purchasing, remember that they're non-standing and don't test their limits.
 
Cutting Into the Feet Is Expensive and Risky
You might also ask whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. Not easily; that's the short answer. During manufacturing the bolts are embedded in the soles; doing it afterwards means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and frequently doesn't work as well as the original. When you think you might want standing feet later and you're considering a doll without them, it's better to purchase a doll with standing feet first than attempt to add them later.
 
Choosing Between Standing and Non-Standing Feet
Deciding between standing and non-standing feet comes with direct functional advice. Standing feet are needed if you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower. Don't care about display and only want to use her in bed or on a sofa? Non-standing feet are perfectly enough. Unsure which to choose? The small extra cost of standing feet acquires you the safer choice, with no limit on what the doll can do.
 
A Gender Consideration
There's a gender consideration as well that's worth mentioning. Standing feet upside male dolls more than female dolls in general, as they're heavier and harder to store any other way. Storage lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space, is the only alternative for a 45kg male doll that can't stand. Standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright, which is a genuine benefit for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Harder Soles Because of the Bolts
A final note is worth making on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. With the doll barefoot, the a little harder bottom of standing feet, down to the bolts, can be evident. The look of the hard soles is marginally industrial, and some buyers find that less aesthetically gratifying, especially on dolls with delicate features. The softer and more natural look of non-standing feet is what some buyers prefer. This trade-off only matters when you're photographing the doll barefoot, so factor it into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Non-Standing Feet Are Lower-Maintenance
There's also a maintenance angle that's worth considering. 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. Tighten the bolts with the suitable tool if they feel loose when you check them every few months by gently twisting. No hardware means nothing to come loose, so non-standing feet don't have this issue and are a little lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Carpet Grips Well
Another effect of the bolts is on how the doll stands on different surfaces. With carpet, the bolts grip well and the doll is steady. Hard flooring can make the bolts slip, especially if the floor is smooth, so the doll may need additional support to stay upright. Hard surface under the feet? Consider a small mat or a grippy pad to prevent 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.
 
A Subtle Effect on Appearance
Often overlooked, there's a final consideration in how standing feet affect the doll's overall proportions. Adding a small amount of length to the foot, the bolts can somewhat change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. If you care about exact proportions and plan to photograph the doll barefoot, this subtle effect, usually invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Lacking the bolts, non-standing feet steer clear of this effect and are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Posing, Display, Storage and Shower Options
The bottom line is that most buyers get their money's worth from standing feet, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower alternatives that non-standing feet don't. The exception is the purchaser who's certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. For the rest of customers, standing feet are the better choice, and rank among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out find this for more.