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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet: What The Difference Means
Nobody gives standing feet a thought until the day they need them, and that's when the vast difference becomes plain. What you can do with her, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time: a small spec sheet detail changes all of it. One of the simplest ways to steer clear of an irritating purchase is to understand the difference before you order.
 
Trying to Stand Her Will Damage the Feet
There's a straightforward basic difference. Standing upright without support is possible because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. Damage to the feet is the result of attempting to stand a doll with non-standing feet, which don't have these bolts and so only allow sitting or lying down. It all hinges on the bolts, with everything else following from whether they're present or not.
 
Display Possibilities With Standing Feet
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. Poses and settings aren't possible with non-standing feet in the wide range that standing feet open up, which is the principal reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
A Real Safety Consideration
In the shower, too, standing feet are essential. Showering with your doll requires her to stand; the alternative, lying her down in a shower, is both impractical and hazardous. Unlike non-standing feet, standing feet don't absorb water thanks to the metal bolts, and they give her stability in a wet environment. Because water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure, this is a real safety consideration.
 
Weeks or Months Before the Damage Shows
Expanding on the shower use point is rewarding; 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. From there the water rusts the metal skeleton inside the leg, taking weeks or months to become evident and being fundamentally unfixable once it starts. Never put a doll with non-standing feet in the shower, nonetheless diligent you are, since the water will find its way in irrespective of your precautions.
 
No Hanging Hook or Storage Case Needed
In some setups, a doll with standing feet is also easier to store. 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. Without room for a hanging setup, this is a space-efficient alternative, and for anyone who wants to display the doll rather than keep her hidden it's a solid one. Noticeable and accessible storage is made possible by the standing feet, which some purchasers prefer.
 
What Standing Feet Cost
On the disadvantage, standing feet are somewhat more pricey and marginally heavier. Few percent higher is the typical 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. It's worth knowing about if you're buying on an incredibly tight budget, though the difference is small and usually worth the additional cost.
 
Bolts in Photos
Evident bolts are the other disadvantage, if the feet are bare. Distracting to some purchasers is the possibility that the bolts are noticeable in photos on a doll with high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. This trivial aesthetic issue is easily solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or by opting for footwear that conceals the bolts; it's no reason to stay away from standing feet completely.
 
Non-Standing Feet: Cheaper and Lighter
Buyers who only want to use the doll in bed, and don't plan to display her standing or shower with her, will find non-standing feet fine, as well as cheaper and lighter. Where most of her life will be spent in a bed or on a sofa, non-standing feet are perfectly adequate and leave money for upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. It's a completely valid choice if you know what you want.
 
What Non-Standing Feet Feel Like
The softer, more pliable feel of non-standing feet, small as it is, is more comfortable to touch for some customers. It's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness, though this is a subtle difference and not normally enough to justify the choice on its own. The feet of non-standing dolls feel more like the rest of her and less as if there's a hard core inside.
 
The Big Risk With Non-Standing Feet
Customers forgetting what kind of feet they have and attempting to stand the doll regardless is the sizable risk with non-standing feet. Why is this common error so damaging? The foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, and it'll tear or collapse. A doll that can no longer stand, even if you attempt to support her, is the result, because the feet have been permanently damaged. When you buy non-standing feet, remember what they are and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Cutting Into the Feet Is Expensive and Risky
There's also the question of whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. The answer, in short, is no, not readily. Manufacturing is when the bolts get embedded in the soles; subsequently, you'd have to cut into the feet and install new hardware, which is costly and often doesn't work as well as the original. If you might want standing feet later, and you're considering a doll without them, buying a doll with standing feet in the first place beats attempting to add them later.
 
Worth the Small Extra Cost
Opting for between standing and non-standing feet? The functional advice is simple. You'll need standing feet for photographing the doll, displaying her standing, or using her in the shower. If display doesn't matter and you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa, non-standing feet are perfectly adequate. If you're not sure, standing feet are the safer choice, because they don't limit what you can do with the doll and they're worth the small additional cost.
 
Lying Down Storage Needs More Space
Gender plays a part too, and it's worth mentioning. Standing feet generally help male dolls more than female dolls, since they're heavier and more tough 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. Male dolls can store upright with standing feet, which is a real upside for purchasers who don't have a lot of room.
 
The Aesthetic Difference
The aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet deserves a final note. Standing feet have a slightly harder bottom because of the bolts, and this can be apparent with the doll barefoot. Some customers consider it less aesthetically satisfying, notably with fragile features, because of the slightly industrial look of the hard soles. Some purchasers prefer non-standing feet, which are softer and more natural-looking. The trade-off only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot; if barefoot photos are a priority, it's worth factoring into your decision.
 
A Quick Routine Check
Consider the maintenance angle too. 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. Use the suitable tool to tighten any bolts that feel loose when you check them by gently twisting them every few months. Non-standing feet escape this issue because there's no hardware to come loose, which makes them a little lower-maintenance long term.
 
Standing Feet and Flooring
The bolts have an effect, too, on how the doll stands on different surfaces. Grip is solid on carpet, and the doll is stable. The doll may need additional support to stay upright on hard flooring, where the bolts can slip, especially if the floor is smooth. Sliding is stopped on a hard surface by a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet, which you should consider. The doll isn't standing in the first place with non-standing feet, so there's no issue there; with standing feet on a hard floor, it's worth knowing about.
 
How Standing Feet Change the Look
Often overlooked, there's a final consideration in how standing feet impact the doll's overall proportions. In barefoot photos, the way the doll looks can be marginally changed by the small amount of length the bolts add to the foot. It's a subtle effect that's typically invisible in shoes, yet worth knowing about for barefoot photography when you care about specific proportions. Lacking the bolts, non-standing feet avoid this effect and are a little shorter and more natural-looking.
 
The Better Choice for Everyone Else
Posing, display, storage and shower options that non-standing feet don't offer are opened up by standing feet, and the bottom line is that they're worth the additional cost for most buyers. The exception is the buyer who's certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. Standing feet are better for everyone else, and they're among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out  go to my site (https://speotopo.ro/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15139) which is worth considering with  check this (https://www.fiorinofunclub.com/showthread.php?tid=7718) and  that site (https://bloodhunterviktor.com/bhforums/showthread.php?tid=855) for more.