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Sex Doll Feet Explained: Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet
Until the moment they need them, purchasers don't think about standing feet; then they find out the difference is huge. Everything from what you can do with the doll to how she stores, photographs and wears over time shifts because of this small detail on the spec sheet. Before you order, grasp the difference, which is one of the simplest ways to steer clear of a frustrating purchase.
 
Standing Upright Without Support
The basic difference couldn't be simpler. Standing feet come with metal bolts embedded in the soles, and these allow the doll to stand upright without support. Sitting or lying down is all a doll with non-standing feet can do, as they don't have these bolts, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Having the bolts or not is the key, and everything else follows from that.
 
A Wider Range of Poses and Settings
Standing feet are a must for photography and display. Anywhere that needs her to be upright, including a corner or a doorway, can display a doll that can stand unaided, and she can be photographed in full-length poses without visible supports. This opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet, and it's the chief reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Metal Bolts Keep Water Out of the Feet
Shower use is another thing for which standing feet are crucial. Showering with your doll needs her to stand; the alternative, lying her down in a shower, is both impractical and dangerous. Stability in a wet environment comes from the standing feet, and the metal bolts ensure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would. Structural failure eventually, and rust, can come from water absorption in non-standing feet; that's why this is a genuine safety consideration.
 
Essentially Unfixable Once It Starts
Worth expanding is the shower use point, as it's the source of a lot of damaged dolls. There's foam or filler material inside the ankle with non-standing feet, and it absorbs water when it gets wet. The water then rusts the metal skeleton inside the leg, which takes weeks or months to become visible but is basically 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 cautious you are.
 
Standing Feet Make Storage Easier
Standing feet can make storage easier as well, depending on the setup. A corner, a wardrobe or a storage cabinet can hold a doll with standing feet upright, with no need for a hanging hook or a storage case. Purchasers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden will find this a decent option, and it's space-efficient if you don't have room for a hanging setup. Standing feet make noticeable and accessible storage possible, which suits some customers best.
 
What Standing Feet Cost
Their drawback is simply being a little more costly and a little heavier. Metal bolts add a small quantity of weight to the doll. Manufacturing is also more involved. The upshot is a cost that's normally a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. Though the difference is small and it's generally worth the additional cost, knowing about it matters if you're buying on a really tight budget.
 
Solving the Visible Bolt Problem
A further downside is the bolts becoming visible if the feet are bare. On a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear, the bolts might be visible in photos, which some buyers find distracting. Closed shoes or footwear that hides the bolts solve this trivial aesthetic issue, so it's not a reason to avoid standing feet totally.
 
Putting the Savings Elsewhere
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. A doll that lives largely in a bed or on a sofa gets by perfectly well on non-standing feet, with the savings available for upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. Totally valid is this choice for purchasers who know what they want.
 
Softer, More Flexible Feet
Some customers find non-standing feet more comfortable to touch, being marginally softer and more pliable. Not generally enough to justify the choice on its own, this subtle difference is worth knowing about if maximum softness is what you're specifically after. Less like they have a hard core inside them and more like the rest of the doll is how the feet on non-standing dolls feel.
 
Remember They're Non-Standing
Forgetting what kind of feet they have, buyers try to stand the doll regardless, and that's the big risk with non-standing feet. This widespread slip-up causes genuine damage: the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, so it tears or collapses. The result is a doll that can no longer stand even if you attempt to support her, because the feet have been permanently damaged. Remember that non-standing feet are non-standing, if you're buying them, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Why Retrofitting Doesn't Work Well
And what about retrofitting standing feet to a doll that doesn't have them? Not easily; that's the short answer. Expensive, and regularly not as good as the original, is the process of adding the bolts later by cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, since they're embedded in the soles during manufacturing. If you're considering purchasing a doll without standing feet, and you think you might want them later, it's better to buy a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later.
 
If You're Not Sure, Choose Standing
Choosing between standing and non-standing feet? The sensible advice is direct. Photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or employing her in the shower? Then 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 adequate. When in doubt, standing feet win, since they leave every choice open and cost only a little more.
 
Heavier Dolls Are Harder to Store
Gender plays a part too, and it's worth mentioning. Because they're heavier and more difficult to store in any other way, male dolls ordinarily 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 needs more space. Standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright, which is a real benefit for customers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Softer, More Natural Non-Standing Feet
Worth a final note is the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Evident when the doll is barefoot can be the slight hardness at the bottom of standing feet, which the bolts cause. The look of the hard soles is marginally industrial, and some purchasers find that less aesthetically satisfying, especially on dolls with fragile features. More natural-looking and softer are non-standing feet, which some buyers prefer. 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
There's a maintenance angle as well that's worth considering. Secure bolts matter: loose ones can damage the foot or the ankle, a bolt that falls out can cause a collapse, and so standing feet need periodic checking. If the bolts feel loose when you gently twist them to check, which you should do every few months, tighten them with the fitting tool. The issue doesn't arise with non-standing feet, which have no hardware to come loose, making them slightly lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Stability Depends on the Surface
The bolts also influence how the doll stands on different surfaces. With carpet, the bolts grip well and the doll is constant. The doll may need additional support to stay upright when the bolts slip on hard flooring, particularly a smooth floor. Sliding is stopped on a hard surface by a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet, which you should consider. 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.
 
More Natural-Looking Without the Bolts
Eventually, there's something that's frequently overlooked: how standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. The bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot, which can slightly change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. If you care about specific proportions and plan to photograph the doll barefoot, this subtle effect, generally invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Lacking the bolts, non-standing feet stay away from this effect and are slightly shorter and more natural-looking.
 
Bed-Only Dolls Don't Need Them
The additional cost of standing feet is worth it for most buyers, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower alternatives that non-standing feet don't; that's the bottom line. 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 all other buyers, standing feet are the better choice and among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out  look at here now (https://bloodhunterviktor.com/bhforums/showthread.php?tid=689) for more.