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Sex Doll Feet Explained: Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet
Think of standing feet as a feature nobody contemplates until they need it, when the difference proves massive. The spec sheet gives it a line or less, but it changes what you can do with the doll, how she stores, how she photographs and how she wears over time. If you grasp the difference before you order, you've evaded an annoying purchase in one of the simplest ways there is.
 
Everything Follows From the Bolts
There's a straightforward basic difference. Standing feet come with metal bolts embedded in the soles, and these allow the doll to stand upright without support. These bolts are absent from non-standing feet, so the doll can only sit or lie down, and attempting to stand her will damage the feet. Having the bolts or not is the key, and everything else follows from that.
 
Standing Unaided
Essential for photography and display: standing feet. With a doll that can stand unaided you get full-length poses without noticeable supports and display in a corner, a doorway, or anywhere else that needs her to be upright. That's the chief 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.
 
Standing Feet Are Also Essential for Showers
Showering is another case where standing feet are crucial. A shower with your doll only works if she can stand, as lying her down in one is both impractical and hazardous. The feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would, because the metal bolts make sure that, and the standing feet give her stability in a wet environment. This is a real safety consideration; water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.
 
Water Will Find Its Way In
The shower use point needs expanding, since so many damaged dolls are down to it. When it gets wet, the foam or filler material inside the ankle of non-standing feet absorbs water. Weeks or months pass before the rust the water causes in the metal skeleton inside the leg becomes apparent, and it's basically unfixable once it starts. A doll with non-standing feet shouldn't ever be in the shower: the water will find its way in regardless of your precautions, no matter how attentive you are.
 
Display Rather Than Hide
Standing feet can make storage easier as well, depending on the setup. A hanging hook or a storage case isn't needed for a doll with standing feet, who can be stored upright in a corner, a wardrobe, or a storage cabinet. Without room for a hanging setup, this is a space-efficient option, and for anyone who wants to display the doll rather than keep her hidden it's a solid one. Standing feet make visible and accessible storage possible, which suits some customers best.
 
The Extra Cost Explained
A downside of standing feet: they're a little more costly and marginally heavier. A more involved manufacturing process plus a small amount of weight from the metal bolts means a price usually a few percent above a doll with non-standing feet. The difference is small, and it's normally worth the additional cost, but it's worth knowing about if you're acquiring on an incredibly tight budget.
 
High Heels and Open-Toed Footwear
Another downside is that the bolts can become visible if the feet are bare. Some customers are distracted when the bolts are noticeable in photos of a doll in high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. This minor aesthetic issue is easily solved by covering the feet with closed shoes or by selecting footwear that conceals the bolts; it's no reason to stay away from standing feet entirely.
 
The Case for Non-Standing Feet
Cheaper and lighter, non-standing feet do the job for anyone who only wants to use the doll in bed and doesn't plan to display her standing or shower with her. For a doll who'll mostly be on a bed or sofa, perfectly sufficient non-standing feet free up cash for other upgrades, such as articulated hands or a better wig. Customers who know what they want can make this choice entirely validly.
 
No Hard Core Inside
Also, non-standing feet are slightly softer and more pliable, something some customers find more comfortable to touch. You won't normally pick on this alone, as it's a subtle difference, but it's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness. Non-standing dolls have feet that feel more like the rest of the doll and less like they have a hard core inside them.
 
Tearing and Collapse
With non-standing feet the huge risk is buyers forgetting what kind of feet they have, then trying to stand the doll anyway. Expect genuine damage from this typical mistake, because the foam inside the ankle can't support the doll's weight and will tear or collapse. The result: the feet are permanently damaged, and the doll can no longer stand even if you try to support her. Purchasing non-standing feet? Remember they're non-standing, and don't be tempted to test their limits.
 
Cutting Into the Feet Is Expensive and Risky
And what about retrofitting standing feet to a doll that doesn't have them? The answer, in short, is no, not readily. Embedded in the soles during manufacturing, the bolts can only be added after that by cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is expensive and often 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 buy a doll with standing feet in the first place than to attempt to add them later.
 
Opting for Between Standing and Non-Standing Feet
If you're selecting between standing and non-standing feet, the useful advice is uncomplicated. You need standing feet 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. If you're on the fence, go with standing feet, the safer choice, because nothing is ruled out and the small additional cost is worth paying.
 
Heavier Dolls Are Harder to Store
It's worth mentioning a gender consideration too. Standing feet advantage male dolls more than female dolls in general, as they're heavier and harder to store any other way. A 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be stored lying down, and that puts pressure on the body and needs more space. Storing upright becomes possible for male dolls with standing feet, a real advantage if you don't have a lot of room.
 
Softer, More Natural Non-Standing Feet
A final note is worth making on the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Standing feet have an a little harder bottom because of the bolts, and this can be evident with the doll barefoot. The hard soles look a little industrial, so some purchasers find this less aesthetically pleasing, especially on dolls with delicate features. Non-standing feet are softer and more natural-looking, which some purchasers prefer. Barefoot photos being a priority makes this trade-off worth factoring into your decision, since it only matters if you're photographing the doll barefoot.
 
Non-Standing Feet Are Lower-Maintenance
There's also a maintenance angle that's worth considering. Standing feet need to be checked periodically to make sure the bolts are secure, because a loose bolt can damage the foot or the ankle, and a bolt that falls out entirely can cause the doll to collapse. By gently twisting the bolts every few months you can check them, and if they feel loose, use the fitting tool to tighten them. In the long run non-standing feet are marginally lower-maintenance, since there's no hardware to come loose and so no such issue.
 
Hard Flooring Can Be Slippery
The bolts have an effect, too, on how the doll stands on distinct surfaces. Steady on carpet, the doll advantages from bolts that grip well. On smooth hard flooring in particular, the bolts can slip, and the doll may need additional support to stay upright. A small mat or a grippy pad under the feet will prevent sliding on a hard surface, so consider one. It only concerns standing feet: non-standing feet don't have the issue because the doll isn't standing in the first place, but displaying one on a hard floor makes it worth knowing about.
 
Bolts Add a Little Length to the Foot
One final consideration, regularly overlooked, is how standing feet influence the doll's overall proportions. A small amount of length is added to the foot by the bolts, which can somewhat change the way the doll looks in barefoot photos. Subtle as the effect is, and normally invisible in shoes, it's worth knowing about if you plan to photograph the doll barefoot and care about exact proportions. The feet are marginally shorter and more natural-looking on non-standing feet, which don't have this effect because they don't have the bolts.
 
Bed-Only Dolls Don't Need Them
The bottom line is that most purchasers get their money's worth from standing feet, because they open up posing, display, storage and shower choices that non-standing feet don't. The only purchasers who should skip them are those who are certain the doll will only be used in bed and won't be displayed or photographed standing. One of the simplest upgrades to justify, standing feet are the better choice for everyone else. More info at this The Full Lowdown on Sex Dolls Today- The Stuff That Matters (https://gbill.ru/forums/topic/1387/the-full-lowdown-on-sex-dolls-today-the-stuff-that-matters/view/post_id/1391) 48baf8d  not to mention The Essential Word on Sex Dolls- What Nobody Tells You (https://www.antiradary-forum.cz/viewtopic.php?p=32767#32767) alongside all An Honest Look at Sex Dolls Right Now- What Nobody Tells You (https://www.futurforum.itisavogadro.org/bb/showthread.php?tid=6091) which is worth considering with The No-Nonsense Look at Modern Sex Dolls- The Honest Breakdown (https://anchen.com.ua/index.php?topic=3085.new#new) together with The Only Lowdown on Sex Dolls Right Now- What to Expect (http://team-uber.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2768) bearing in mind A No-BS Breakdown of Sex Dolls Right Now- What Actually Matters (http://delebutik.dk/index.php?topic=63887.new#new) and don't forget An Honest Primer on Sex Dolls- What to Expect (https://test.virtualworldsitalia.com/index.php?topic=1181.new#new) not to mention The No-Nonsense Overview of Sex Dolls Right Now- What You Need to Know (https://mybb.xucce.com/showthread.php?tid=1044) together with A No-BS Word on Sex Dolls Right Now- No Hype Just Facts (https://mybb.xucce.com/showthread.php?tid=1463) and The Only Overview of Sex Dolls Today- The Truth (https://ulundi.online/mybb/showthread.php?tid=1195). Also check out  have a look at this site (https://fitnessnationforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1565) as well as  click this link here now (http://enterprise-nt.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=69555) and  extra resources (http://rc.zeitup.hera-software.de/thread-10991.html) for more.