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Your Ultimate Lowdown on Sex Dolls Right Now- What Actually Matters
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Standing Feet Vs Non-Standing Feet Explained: What To Pick And Why
Nobody gives standing feet an idea until the day they need them, and that's when the gigantic difference becomes obvious. 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. Before you order, grasp the difference, which is one of the simplest ways to steer clear of an annoying purchase.

What Makes a Foot a Standing Foot
The difference comes down to something straightforward. The doll can stand upright without support because standing feet have metal bolts embedded in the soles. Sitting or lying down is all a doll with non-standing feet can do, as they don't have these bolts, and trying to stand her will damage the feet. Key to it all are the bolts; everything else follows from whether they're present.

What Non-Standing Feet Can't Do
Standing feet are crucial for photography and display. A doll who can stand unaided can be photographed in full-length poses without noticeable supports and displayed in a corner, a doorway, or wherever else she needs to be upright. It opens up a wide range of poses and settings that aren't possible with non-standing feet, which is why most photographers specify standing feet when ordering.

Water Absorption Leads to Rust
In the shower, too, standing feet are crucial. For showering with your doll, standing ability is a requirement; lying her down in a shower is both impractical and risky. Metal bolts ensure that the feet don't absorb water the way non-standing feet would; the standing feet also give her stability in a wet environment. Real safety is at stake, as water absorption in non-standing feet can lead to rust and eventual structural failure.

Foam or Filler Inside the Ankle
Shower use is the source of a lot of damaged dolls, which makes the point worth expanding. 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 noticeable, and it's basically unfixable once it starts. Showers and non-standing feet don't mix, no matter how cautious you are, as the water will find its way in irrespective of your precautions.

Evident and Accessible Storage
Standing feet bring easier storage, too, 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. Buyers who don't have room for a hanging setup will find this a space-efficient alternative, and it suits buyers who want to display the doll rather than keep her hidden. The doll can be stored in a way that's apparent and accessible thanks to the standing feet, and some purchasers prefer this.

The Disadvantage: A little Pricier and Heavier
The drawback of standing feet is that they're slightly more costly and marginally heavier. Price-wise, a doll with standing feet is usually a few percent higher than one with non-standing feet; the metal bolts add a small quantity of weight and manufacturing is more involved. Usually worth the extra cost, and small, the difference is still worth knowing about on a really tight budget.

The Other Disadvantage: Apparent Bolts
A further disadvantage is the bolts becoming noticeable if the feet are bare. Some purchasers are distracted when the bolts are visible in photos of a doll in high-heeled shoes or open-toed footwear. No reason to steer clear of standing feet totally, since this minor aesthetic issue can be solved with closed shoes or footwear that hides the bolts.

When Standing Feet Aren't Needed
Customers 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. For a doll that's going to spend most of her life in a bed or on a sofa, non-standing feet are perfectly enough, and the savings can go towards other upgrades like articulated hands or a better wig. If you know what you want, this is an entirely valid choice.

Softer, More Flexible Feet
The softer, more flexible feel of non-standing feet, slight as it is, is more comfortable to touch for some buyers. It's worth knowing about if you're specifically looking for maximum softness, though this is a subtle difference and not usually enough to justify the choice on its own. Rather than feeling as if they have a hard core inside them, the feet on non-standing dolls feel more like the rest of the doll.

Permanent Damage to the Feet
It's the forgetful buyer who trips up on non-standing feet, attempting to stand the doll regardless; that's the big risk. Tear or collapse is what the foam inside the ankle does under the doll's weight, which is why this typical slip-up causes genuine damage. The result: the feet are permanently damaged, and the doll can no longer stand even if you try to support her. Acquiring non-standing feet? Remember they're non-standing, and don't be tempted to test their limits.

Bolts Are Embedded During Manufacturing
There's also the question of whether standing feet can be retrofitted to a doll that doesn't have them. Short answer: no, not readily. Adding the bolts after that needs cutting into the feet and installing new hardware, which is costly and often doesn't work as well as the original, because they're embedded in the soles during manufacturing. Better than trying to add them later is purchasing a doll with standing feet in the first place, if you're considering a doll without them and think you might want them later.

If You're Not Sure, Choose Standing
The useful advice for purchasers choosing between standing and non-standing feet is direct. Should you plan to photograph the doll, display her standing, or use her in the shower, standing feet are what you need. Non-standing feet are perfectly sufficient if you only want to use her in bed or on a sofa and you don't care about display. Unsure which to pick? The small additional cost of standing feet buys you the safer choice, with no limit on what the doll can do.

Weight and Storage Together
We should mention a gender consideration as well. Standing feet upside male dolls more than female dolls in general, as they're heavier and harder to store any other way. Stored lying down, which puts pressure on the body and requires more space, is how a 45kg male doll that can't stand has to be kept. Not having a lot of room? Standing feet give male dolls the ability to store upright, and that's a genuine advantage.

The Aesthetic Difference
Worth a final note is the aesthetic difference between standing and non-standing feet. Visible when the doll is barefoot can be the minor hardness at the bottom of standing feet, which the bolts cause. Hard soles look slightly industrial, which some customers find less aesthetically satisfying, particularly on dolls with fragile features. The softer and more natural look of non-standing feet is what some buyers 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.

A Quick Routine Check
Worth considering, too, is a maintenance angle. 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. By gently twisting the bolts every few months you can check them, and if they feel loose, use the fitting tool to tighten them. The issue doesn't arise with non-standing feet, which have no hardware to come loose, making them somewhat lower-maintenance in the long run.

Standing Feet and Flooring
On different surfaces, the bolts impact how the doll stands. Carpet suits the bolts, which grip well, leaving the doll constant. On hard flooring, the bolts can slip, especially if the floor is smooth, and 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. If you're planning to display a doll with standing feet on a hard floor, know this. Non-standing feet are exempt, as the doll isn't standing in the first place.

Barefoot Photos and Exact Proportions
A final, frequently overlooked, consideration is the effect of standing feet on the doll's overall proportions. Barefoot photos can look somewhat different because the bolts add a small quantity of length to the foot. The effect is subtle and ordinarily invisible in shoes, but it's worth knowing about if you're planning to photograph the doll barefoot and you care about specific proportions. No bolts means no such effect with non-standing feet, whose feet are slightly shorter and more natural-looking.

Extra Cost for Extra Options
What it comes down to is that most customers will find standing feet worth the extra cost, since 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. For the rest of purchasers, standing feet are the better choice, and rank among the simplest upgrades to justify. More info at this rosslink. Also check out your domain name together with go and click here for more.
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