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Sex Doll Feet Explained: Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet
Nobody gives standing feet an idea until the day they need them, and that's when the enormous difference becomes evident. 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 avoid an annoying purchase is to comprehend the difference before you order.
 
Attempting 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 trying to stand a doll with non-standing feet, which don't have these bolts and so only permit sitting or lying down. Key to it all are the bolts; everything else follows from whether they're present.
 
Display Possibilities With Standing Feet
Photography and display both require standing feet. If a doll can stand unaided, full-length poses without visible supports are possible, as is display in a corner, a doorway or anywhere else that requires her to be upright. A wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet opens up, and that's the main reason most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.
 
Water Absorption Leads to Rust
In the shower, too, standing feet are critical. If you want to shower with your doll, she must be able to stand, since laying her down in a shower is impractical as well as dangerous. Standing feet make her steady in a wet environment, and with the metal bolts the feet don't absorb water as 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.
 
Never Shower a Non-Standing Doll
The shower use point needs expanding, since so many damaged dolls are down to it. There's foam or filler material inside the ankle with non-standing feet, and it absorbs water when it gets wet. Rust follows as the water attacks the metal skeleton inside the leg; it takes weeks or months to become visible, but it's basically unfixable once it starts. The water will find its way in anyway of your precautions, so a doll with non-standing feet should never be in the shower, no matter how cautious you are.
 
Storing Her Standing Up
Standing feet are also easier to store in some setups. 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. For purchasers 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 decent alternative. The standing feet make it possible to store the doll in a way that's apparent and accessible, which some buyers prefer.
 
Weight and Price Trade-Offs
A little more costly and a little heavier: that's the disadvantage of standing feet. The metal bolts add a small amount of weight to the doll, and the manufacturing process is more involved, so the cost is usually a few percent higher than a doll with non-standing feet. The difference is small, normally worth the additional cost, and worth knowing about if you're acquiring on an incredibly tight budget.
 
High Heels and Open-Toed Footwear
Apparent bolts are the other disadvantage, if the feet are bare. Photos of a doll in high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear might show the bolts, which some buyers find distracting. You can solve this minor aesthetic issue by covering the feet with closed shoes or opting for footwear that hides the bolts, so don't avoid standing feet totally because of it.
 
When Standing Feet Aren't Needed
For customers who only want to use the doll in bed, with no plans to display her standing or shower with her, non-standing feet are cheaper, lighter and fine. Spending most of her life in a bed or on a sofa? Non-standing feet are perfectly adequate, and the savings can go on upgrades such as articulated hands or a better wig. Nothing wrong with this choice for customers who know what they want; it's entirely valid.
 
Softness as a Selling Point
Non-standing feet are a little softer and more pliable too, and some customers find that more comfortable to touch. The difference is subtle and not generally enough to justify the choice on its own, but it's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. On non-standing dolls the feet feel more like the rest of the doll, not like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Tearing and Collapse
With non-standing feet the large risk is buyers forgetting what kind of feet they have, then attempting to stand the doll anyway. This usual slip-up causes genuine damage: the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight, so it tears or collapses. A doll that can no longer stand, even if you attempt to support her, is the result, because the feet have been permanently damaged. If you're acquiring non-standing feet, remember that they're non-standing, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Adding Bolts Afterwards
Another question is whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. In short, no, not easily. Because the bolts are embedded in the soles during manufacturing, adding them subsequently means cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, a pricey process that frequently doesn't work as well as the original. If you're considering purchasing a doll without standing feet, and you think you might want them later, it's better to purchase a doll with standing feet in the first place than to try to add them later.
 
Sensible Advice by Use Case
If you're selecting between standing and non-standing feet, the sensible advice is simple. Plans to photograph the doll, display her standing or use her in the shower mean 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 sufficient. Undecided purchasers are safer with standing feet, which restrict nothing and justify their small extra cost.
 
Upright Storage for Male Dolls
Another consideration worth mentioning concerns gender. Because they're heavier and more tough to store in any other way, male dolls generally 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. The ability to store upright is given to male dolls by standing feet, and that's a genuine advantage for customers who don't have a lot of room.
 
Industrial-Looking Soles on Delicate Dolls
A last word on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet is rewarding. Standing feet are marginally harder at the bottom, because of the bolts, and this can be noticeable when the doll is barefoot. The look of the hard soles is somewhat industrial, and some customers find that less aesthetically pleasing, particularly on dolls with fragile features. Softer and more natural-looking, non-standing feet are preferred by some buyers. This trade-off only matters when you're photographing the doll barefoot, so factor it into your decision if barefoot photos are a priority.
 
Maintenance: Check the Bolts Periodically
A maintenance angle is also worth considering. 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. Every few months, check the bolts by gently twisting them, and tighten them with the fitting tool if they feel loose. There's no hardware to come loose with non-standing feet, so they don't have this issue and are a little lower-maintenance in the long run.
 
Hard Flooring Can Be Slippery
On distinct surfaces, the bolts impact how the doll stands. On carpet, the bolts grip well and the doll is stable. Bolts can slip on hard flooring, notably a silky floor, so the doll may need additional support to stay upright. Putting a small mat or a grippy pad under the feet is worth considering on a hard surface, as it stops sliding. This is worth knowing about if you plan to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor. Non-standing feet don't have the issue, because the doll isn't standing in the first place.
 
Bolts Add a Little Length to the Foot
A final consideration is often overlooked: how standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. The bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot, which can a little change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Planning to photograph the doll barefoot and caring about specific proportions? This subtle effect, usually invisible in shoes, is worth knowing about. Marginally shorter and more natural-looking, non-standing feet don't have this effect, since they don't have the bolts.
 
Bed-Only Dolls Don't Need Them
Options for posing, display, storage and the shower are opened up by standing feet, which non-standing feet can't match, making them worth the extra cost for most buyers. Who can skip them? Buyers who are certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. Anyone else should go for standing feet, the better choice and one of the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this The Full Primer on Sex Dolls Today- Read Before You Buy 5_8ec2d  not forgetting sites such as An Honest Rundown of Sex Dolls- The Stuff That Matters and don't forget The Full Word on Sex Dolls- Before You Spend a Penny and don't forget The Full Guide to Sex Dolls- The Truth and don't forget The No-Nonsense Rundown of Modern Sex Dolls- The Stuff That Matters as well as The Complete Overview of Sex Dolls Today- Before You Spend a Penny not to mention A Candid Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls- What to Expect as well as A Candid Deep Dive Into Sex Dolls- What You Need to Know alongside all A Brutally Honest Primer on Sex Dolls Today- The Stuff That Matters and The Real Guide to Modern Sex Dolls- Start Here. Also check out her response for more.