Standing up in high heels!

d011user · Post by **d011user** » Wed May 09, 2018 6:45 pm

I think I finally figured out how to get Nikki to stand in high heels. She's been standing in them for about four days now, whereas previously she could not stand or balance in them at all. Method:

1) Replace her two front "M6 x 15mm" toe bolts in each foot with "M6 x 30mm" (longer) toe bolts.
2) Cut/drill two ~ 33mm holes into the shoes so that the doll's weight "catches" on the shoes itself, and is transferred from the doll, to the bolts, to the core of the toe section of the shoe, instead of being transmitted via the TPE skin into the front of the shoes, causing the toes to "fisheye" and distort out of the front of the shoes and cause instability and preventing the doll from standing up.

I actually started out with a totally different concept, called "stilts", in which the doll would stand on three taller "extension" bolts per foot, which replaced the three default "M6 x 15mm" bolts. But during the development of the concept - and mistakes - serendipity led to an even better solution, which is the one described above. Currently, she's standing on one shoe of each type: a "stilt" concept on her right foot, and a "catch" concept on her left foot.

In getting the "stilt" concept to work (right foot), I hollowed out the entire toe section of the shoe (it was all styrofoam), so all the doll's weight is on the two front extension bolts (and the heels of the shoes contain a metal rod so that takes care of the back).

The first four photos show obsolete concepts. The 5th photo "standing bolts concept 5" shows the current result:

* In the left foot, the two extension bolts don't touch the floor at all, and they sit against the shoe itself, "catching" on the two holes I dug into the shoe to fit the bolts; the bottom of the shoe takes all the weight at the front of the foot: this is the final concept I was going for and plan to repeat on other pairs of platform heels.

* In the right foot, the two extension bolts do touch the floor, and carry all the weight of the front of the foot, so there's not much weight carried by the front of the shoe itself - the entire front of the shoe was hollowed out, and I won't do it this way again next time. This was previous concept which I now consider obsolete.

It's almost like a whole new doll! She's 5" taller! Slinkier! Sexier! Looking forward to modifying her 2nd pair of platform stilettos some day soon...

Previous posting of this idea:

https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... 15&t=98316 (High Heels "Stand-Up Foot" Option)
- Thanks to djcdoll for the "insoles" idea.

SinsuaLuvr · Post by **SinsuaLuvr** » Wed May 09, 2018 7:15 pm

Great alternative to a longtime issue. Heels are indeed not the most sensible footwear even for us real people. However your practical application of physics and hardware is an interesting option.

It looks to be a great solution for photo taking and general stability (I still don’t think it’s a great idea for long term storage or daily use). Moreover, I shudder at drilling out a nice set of heels to make this work.

Kudos to your efforts!

But my gurls, and their love for pretty heels, will remain to be enjoyed while seated (or in bed

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RGC_0767 · Post by **RGC_0767** » Wed May 09, 2018 7:17 pm

Your wife is gonna kill you!!! those were her favorite shoes!!!

Unique solution!! Nice!!

Lika · Post by **Lika** » Wed May 09, 2018 7:31 pm

Great concept
We really need a High Heel option since i am also a big fan of high Heels~!!

Great Job ~!!

JCnine · Post by **JCnine** » Wed May 09, 2018 8:59 pm

Nice work!
Oh the science and math we put into making our ladies look their best!

kevinjesmer · Post by **kevinjesmer** » Wed May 09, 2018 9:18 pm

dolls standing in heels are sexy! 60 lbs or below works pretty good

kevinjesmer · Post by **kevinjesmer** » Wed May 09, 2018 9:20 pm

dolls standing in heels are sexy! 60 lbs or below works pretty good

ghostman1001 · Post by **ghostman1001** » Wed May 09, 2018 11:07 pm

that is a magnificent engineering accomplishment, good job, the doll manufactures may need your help
nice!

kevinjesmer · Post by **kevinjesmer** » Fri May 11, 2018 1:17 pm

kevinjesmer wrote:dolls standing in heels are sexy! 60 lbs or below works pretty good

d011user · Post by **d011user** » Fri May 11, 2018 1:45 pm

Great pics!

Maybe the weight of the doll, type of shoes, and stockings on the feet enable some dolls to stand without modification? Maybe the shoes I bought (i have only this one pair) are not sturdy enough, and I haven't tried to stand her with stockings - I want to see her toenails ...I think my Nikki weighs 72.75 lbs ...

terabyte · Post by **terabyte** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:04 pm

I've gotten my Aylen to stand in heels, she's 90lbs, it was not easy!! Got a mod idea from a fellow member I am going to try to make it easier.

ILuvFemsNlingerie · Post by **ILuvFemsNlingerie** » Fri May 11, 2018 4:04 pm

I can get my WM doll to stand in heels now with Mannequin fans bolt caps just fine.

d011user · Post by **d011user** » Fri May 11, 2018 4:30 pm

What are "Mannequin fans bolt caps" and how are they used and installed? Do the shoes require modification? I googled it, but it still isn't clear...

ILuvFemsNlingerie · Post by **ILuvFemsNlingerie** » Fri May 11, 2018 4:58 pm

They're 3D printed caps that just snap on the bolt heads with an included tool and they swivel for best balance.

No modification for the shoes and replacing the front toe bolts either. I haven't tried really tall heels yet but the work on at least one of her pairs of heels.

d011user · Post by **d011user** » Fri May 11, 2018 5:18 pm

ok, ...but what purpose does covering the bolts was a plastic cap serve? I mean, how does that .... enable the doll to stand in high heels? Where are these caps available, including photo?