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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: Which Should You Choose
You won't think about standing feet until you need them, and then you'll find the difference is massive. 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. One of the simplest ways to steer clear of a frustrating purchase is to grasp the difference before you order.
 
Attempting to Stand Her Will Damage the Feet
It's an uncomplicated difference at heart. With standing feet, metal bolts are embedded in the soles, letting the doll stand upright without support. Because non-standing feet don't have these bolts, the doll can only sit or lie down; trying to stand her damages the feet. Everything else follows from whether the bolts are present or not, because the bolts are the key.
 
Why Photographers Specify Standing Feet
Standing feet are a must for photography and display. A doll that stands unaided can be photographed full-length with no visible supports, and displayed in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else she needs to be upright. Most photographers specify standing feet when ordering for this primary reason: it opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet.
 
Why Showers Demand Standing Feet
If you want shower use, standing feet are important as well. She needs to stand if the plan is a shower together, because a doll lying down in a shower is impractical and risky. The metal bolts make sure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would, and the standing feet give her stability in a wet environment. It's a real safety consideration since water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
The Source of a Lot of Damaged Dolls
The shower use point is worth expanding, because it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. Foam or filler material sits inside the ankle of non-standing feet, and it 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 fundamentally unfixable. 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 cautious you are.
 
Noticeable and Accessible Storage
Storage is easier with standing feet in some setups. No hanging hook or storage case is needed to store a doll with standing feet upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet. This works as a space-efficient option when there's no room for a hanging setup, and it's a good choice if you want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. Storing the doll in a way that's evident and accessible is possible with standing feet, and some buyers prefer that.
 
The Extra Cost Explained
Standing feet are marginally more pricey and somewhat heavier, which is their downside. Few percent higher is the normal price versus a doll with non-standing feet, with the metal bolts adding a small amount of weight and the manufacturing process being more involved. The difference is small, generally worth the additional cost, and worth knowing about if you're buying on a really tight budget.
 
Bolts in Photos
Visible bolts are the other downside, if the feet are bare. On a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be apparent in photos, which some customers find distracting. You can solve this trivial aesthetic issue by covering the feet with closed shoes or picking footwear that conceals the bolts, so don't avoid standing feet completely because of it.
 
A Completely Valid Choice
You don't need standing feet if you only want to use the doll in bed and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her; non-standing feet are cheaper and lighter. Spending most of her life in a bed or on a sofa? Non-standing feet are perfectly sufficient, and the savings can go on upgrades such as articulated hands or a better wig. If you know what you want, this is an entirely valid choice.
 
No Hard Core Inside
Comfort to the touch is another point: non-standing feet are a little softer and more elastic, which some purchasers prefer. A subtle difference, not normally enough to justify the choice on its own, this is still worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. Non-standing dolls' feet feel like the rest of the doll more than like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Foam in the Ankle Can't Take the Weight
With non-standing feet the huge risk is buyers forgetting what kind of feet they have, then trying to stand the doll anyway. This is a widespread slip-up, and it causes real damage, because the foam inside the ankle can't support 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.
 
Decide Before You Order
Can standing feet be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them? That's a question too. Briefly: no, and unquestionably not easily. Cutting into the feet and installing new hardware is what adding the bolts after that requires, 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 purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later.
 
If You're Not Sure, Choose Standing
The sensible advice for buyers opting for between standing and non-standing feet is simple. You'll need standing feet for photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower. If you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, and you don't care about display, non-standing feet are perfectly enough. Not sure? Choose standing feet: nothing is off the table with them, and the small additional cost is worth paying.
 
Lying Down Storage Needs More Space
We should mention a gender consideration as well. Male dolls tend to advantage more than female dolls from standing feet, as they're heavier and more hard to store in any other way. More space and pressure on the body are what a 45kg male doll that can't stand costs you, as he has to be stored lying down. It's a genuine advantage for customers who don't have a lot of room that standing feet let male dolls store upright.
 
A Trade-Off That Matters for Barefoot Photos
To finish, the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is worth noting. With the doll barefoot, the somewhat harder bottom of standing feet, down to the bolts, can be evident. The look of the hard soles is slightly industrial, and some customers find that less aesthetically pleasing, particularly on dolls with delicate features. Some purchasers prefer non-standing feet, which are softer and more natural-looking. Only if you're photographing the doll barefoot does this trade-off matter, and it's worth factoring into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Bolt Care for Standing Feet
One more angle worth considering: maintenance. Why check periodically? A loose bolt can damage the foot or the ankle, and if one falls out completely the doll can collapse. By gently twisting the bolts every few months you can check them, and if they feel loose, use the appropriate tool to tighten them. Marginally lower-maintenance in the long run, non-standing feet don't have this issue as there's no hardware to come loose.
 
Standing Feet and Flooring
Distinct surfaces mean distinct standing behaviour, and the bolts affect it. Steady on carpet, the doll benefits 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. On hard surfaces, a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet is worth considering to avoid sliding. Standing feet on a hard floor is the case to know about here, since non-standing feet don't have this issue, the doll not standing in the first place.
 
An Overlooked Detail: Proportions
The doll's overall proportions are affected by standing feet, a final consideration that's often overlooked. In barefoot photos, the way the doll looks can be slightly changed by the small quantity of length the bolts add to the foot. It's worth knowing about if you're planning to photograph the doll barefoot and you care about specific proportions, though this is a subtle effect and usually invisible in shoes. Because they don't have the bolts, non-standing feet don't have this effect, and so are somewhat shorter and more natural-looking.
 
The Better Choice for Everyone Else
The bottom line is that most customers get their money's worth from standing feet, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower choices that non-standing feet don't. Skip them if, and only if, you're certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. The better choice for everyone else is standing feet, one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Definitive Look at Sex Dolls- What You Need to Know 0046f3c  not to mention The No-Nonsense Breakdown of Sex Dolls- No Hype Just Facts and don't forget The Real Breakdown of Sex Dolls- The Truth which is worth considering with The No-Nonsense Primer on Sex Dolls Right Now- The Honest Breakdown not to mention An Honest Overview of Sex Dolls- Start Here bearing in mind The Complete Lowdown on Sex Dolls Right Now- What You Need to Know alongside all A Quick Rundown of Sex Dolls Today- What You Need to Know on top of A Quick Overview of Sex Dolls Today- The Real Talk and don't forget The Complete Lowdown on Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy and The No-Nonsense Primer on Sex Dolls- Start Here. Also check out top article together with go here and don't forget blog as well as i loved this and don't forget go now as well as go now bearing in mind look at these guys not to mention basics bearing in mind click this link now and my website for more.